We’d like to use this opportunity to come to the defense of the honeydew melon, because for God’s sake, this fruit has a hard time defending itself. When presented with a fruit salad, we ourselves are guilty of tossing honeydew aside, often preferring the berries, grapes or even cantaloupe. And there it sadly sits, anemicRead more
We don’t always make crab cakes, but when we do, we put our house up for a second mortgage to splurge on jumbo-lump crab meat and we take cues from our friends in Maryland who use only a few more necessary ingredients in order to let the lovely, sweet crab steal the show. ToRead more
Stop me if I’ve told you this story before. It’s the one when I ordered Gambas al Ajillo – Spanish Garlic Shrimp – at a little tapas restaurant in Madrid. Before I could say ajo, our small wooden table was blanketed by a steaming cloud of garlic. It was intoxicating (and I do mean the scent ofRead more
What’s silkier than satin, more comforting than your thickest robe and way, way easier than pie? The answer to the riddle, friends, is pudding. But not just any pudding. We’re specifically talking about this Chocolate Coconut Milk Pudding. After making the recipe once and savoring the first heavenly spoonful, you’ll quickly understand why coconut milkRead more
We like to think of these Potato Nachos as the result of a scandalous love affair between a loaded baked potato and nachos. It takes the best of both — the salty bacon, bright scallions and creamy topping of a baked potato, and the crisp, spicy and layered quality of nachos — and combines themRead more
It’s right around this time of year when we find ourselves in the midst of a serious winter squash rut. Don’t get us wrong, we love hard-skinned squash. When the weather grows cold, we look for Acorn Squash at the market as a the first sign of Fall. In the end of the warmer months,Read more
Whether you’re hosting the party of the year, or curling up on your couch, New Year’s Eve is a night that deserves to get at least a little festive. For us, that means a few really good appetizers and champagne, of course (see last week’s post). Shellfish is always fancy and simple, and this recipeRead more
Our ideal Christmas cocktail is sparkling and festive. That’s why it was love at first sip when we ordered Nine Ladies Dancing at Simon Pearce Restaurant in Quechee, VT last Christmas. Light, bubbly and not too sweet, this champagne cocktail also has a subtle floral taste. It’s exactly the kind of cocktail we want toRead more
Think of this Almond Orange Cake as the Christmas miracle you’ve been waiting for: it’s truly the easiest cake we know. It only has 6 ingredients, is deliciously dense and moist, tastes even better after a few days, and when drizzled with a simple orange glaze, looks positively festive. You’ll be surprised when you readRead more