Whether it’s for Thanksgiving or for a weekend gathering, here’s one of our go-to, easy dips, inspired by the Maine restaurant Cleonice, where chef Rich Hanson loves to turn out food with a Mediterranean twist. (It could have forty pounds of cheese or butter, but just saying the word “Meditteranean” makes me think I’m eating […]
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Easy Clementine Cocktail: Oh, My Darling
Bartender Anthony DeSerio’s “Oh My Darling” clementine cocktail pairs gin with the sweet, slightly tangy citrus.
Grilled Chicken with Za’atar
Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice that has a reputation as a brain enhancer, according to cookbook author Rebecca Katz. It’s an aromatic blend of thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, oregano, and marjoram that adds an incredible depth to this dish. Add it to most anything for an exotic flare—vegetables, salads, fish. You name it. If you’re […]
Luscious Shrimp Lemon-Pepper Linguine
Lemon and shrimp is a wonderful combination, add linguine and you’ve got a winner. We found this recipe at Allrecipes. It comes together in minutes, but tastes like you’ve been preparing all day. Serve with a simple green salad and light the candles.
Ina Garten: Make the Whole Turkey Ahead of Time
Seriously? You can actually roast an entire turkey ahead of time and serve it hot at the table? Yes, says Ina, and she now does it often, including on Thanksgiving. Here’s the thing… it’s not only Ina’s taste in flavor combinations and technique that always win us over—it’s her knockout ideas. And they are as dazzling […]
Chicken Parm Meatballs
Real, great-tasting food. Nutritious. Quick cooking for busy people, families and new cooks. That’s what we love about Dinner: The Playbook by Jenny Rosenstrach. When we told her we were entranced by her chicken parm meatballs she burst out with, “That’s THE single most popular thing I’ve ever done.” But that’s not the only delicious […]
