From Faith: While I was fast at work trying to create a frozen Dark & Stormy, our frequent cocktail contributor Anthony DeSerio was mixing, shaking and tasting to create his own cocktail using ginger beer. (Not just any ginger beer, but our very favorite, made by Fever Tree. There are no artificial colors in it so […]
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Kurtis’ Homemade Ricotta & Bolognese Sauce
In a very small motor boat galley, Kurtis Denison of Hartford likes to whip up fresh ricotta as an appetizer, or to pair with bolognese sauce, also on this page. “There’s just nothing quit like homemade ricotta,” he says. We agree. It’s ridiculously easy, leaving us wondering why we buy it!
Easy: Jazzy Lemon Posset with Limoncello
This airy lemon confection, a cross between a pudding and a mousse, is a classic British dessert (in this case, translated by an Irish chef, James O’Shea at West Street Grill, Litchfield, Conn.).
Better than Ever Egg Noodles with Prosciutto, Peas & Two Cheeses
To our surprise, this lovable combination of ingredients is not from Italy, but from Switzerland, according to Cooks Illustrated, which featured this dish in its March/April issue. Dan Souza did lots of tests and discovered that if he used equal amounts of cheese, the prosciutto and other ingredients tasted better than ever. Children and grownups […]
Chris’s Basic Mashed Potatoes
When senior contributor Chris Prosperi made these mashed potatoes we went crazy. They’re rich, creamy, and oh so perfect for turkey, or anything for that matter. Chris says it’s important to remember not to overcook the potatoes. Overheating causes the starch cells to burst and can make the potatoes gummy. For best results, Chris says, […]
Parmesan-Crusted Creamed Corn
If you like creamed corn you’ll love this recipe. It makes a great side-dish for Thanksgiving too. You might want to double the recipe. It also goes well with leftovers.
