Fast Peanut Butter Fudge
This is my dad's favorite fudge and my mom who didn't love to bake would make it because it is so simple. I don't where the recipe is...
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Melanie
- Jun 10, 2023
- 1 min
Eloise’s Biscuits
Makes 8 biscuits So thankful to Eloise, my grandmother, for this recipe. I hope she knew she was the inspiration for my love of all...
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Melanie
- May 29, 2023
- 1 min
Asparagus Tart
Makes 8 pieces 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed 1 teaspoon olive oil 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 large egg ¼ cup asparagus...
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Melanie
- May 29, 2023
- 1 min
Asparagus Soup
Basic and delicious. If you want to make this creamy, add a few tablespoons of heavy cream or creme fraiche at the end or toss in a few...
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Melanie
- May 28, 2023
- 1 min
Asparagus Pesto
This recipe is all the reasons why I love not using recipes… I may have added more pistachios and Parmesan because I adore them, but I...
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Melanie
- May 22, 2023
- 1 min
Smashed Potatoes with Smoked Salmon
Serves 4 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 - 16 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced ¼ cup...
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Melanie
- May 13, 2023
- 1 min
The Best (and Easiest) Lima Beans You'll Ever Eat
Creamed Lima Beans I grew up eating these year-round. My granddad grew limas, and he would freeze them for year-round. . In my house,...
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Melanie
- May 13, 2023
- 1 min
Cream of Mushroom Soup
This rich, hearty soup makes just enough for two and was a favorite of my mom's. Once cooked, you can puree some or all of the soup for a...
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Melanie Underwood
- Apr 16, 2023
- 1 min
Pickled Strawberries
1/2 pound strawberries, hulled 1 cup apple cider or white wine vinegar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2...
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Melanie Underwood
- Apr 15, 2023
- 1 min
Strawberry, Arugula, and Sorghum Salad
Serves 4 Sorghum is a slightly sweet, mild flavored hearty grain with a chewy bite. It is incredibly versatile, as it picks up the...
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Melanie Underwood
- Apr 15, 2023
- 1 min
Strawberry Vinaigrette
When strawberries are in season, I'll make a puree and freeze it to make this vinaigrette year round. Makes about 1 ½ cups 1 cup fresh...
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Melanie Underwood
- Apr 15, 2023
- 1 min
Strawberry Lemon Thyme Panna Cotta
Serves 4 For the panna cotta: 1 package granulated gelatin 3 tablespoons water 2 cups half and half ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 sprigs lemon...
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Melanie Underwood
- Apr 14, 2023
- 4 min
Beer Batter Recipe for Fish, Chicken or Vegetables | Wine Enthusiast
Emily Saladino Photo by Ali Redmond What is the secret to perfect fish and chips, fried chicken and more? Beer batter. It’s everything...
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Melanie
- Apr 7, 2023
- 2 min
Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
If you want a quick and easy dessert, this is it! Perfect for entertaining and when you don't want to turn on the oven - making it the...
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Melanie
- Apr 7, 2023
- 1 min
Cauliflower Gratin
Great for Easter, this gratin can be made ahead of time and reheated later - loosely cover with foil and bake for 10-12 minutes in a...
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Melanie
- Apr 7, 2023
- 1 min
Roasted Carrots with Pistachios & Lemon
Peeling is optional - growing up on a farm, it isn’t something we typically did. Just a good wash to get off any soil, and the carrots...
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Melanie
- Apr 6, 2023
- 1 min
How To Care for Cast Iron
The best way to season cast iron for the first time is to heat the oven to 450F, apply a thin layer of flaxseed or vegetable oil (my...
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Melanie
- Apr 5, 2023
- 2 min
Matzo Ball Soup
Serves 4 - 6 The first time I made this was over 25 years ago for a family I was teaching. I remember the mom saying, "Are you sure you...
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Melanie
- Apr 3, 2023
- 1 min
Students Create Tasting Menu to Show off Culinary Skills
From News 12 Connecticut Students in Fairfield whipped up a unique assignment Wednesday. Fairfield Ludlowe High School students created a...
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Melanie
- Apr 2, 2023
- 1 min
Sake and Saffron Poached Pears With Vanilla Custard
The pears can be poached up to one week in advance. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serves 4 Poached Pears 1 (750 ml)...
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