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, 20232 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, 20231 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, 20231 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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Melanie
Apr 2, 20232 min
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Serves 6 For the strawberry layer: 1 pound strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and quartered ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon water 1...
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Melanie
Apr 2, 20233 min
Spring Pavlova
Every recipe I write is hope for you to use it and make your own. Play around with what I have suggested, and have fun in the kitchen! If...
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Melanie
Mar 18, 20231 min
7 Items Not to Store In the Freezer
A surprising number of foods can be frozen, and it depends on how you'll be cooking them once defrosted. Melanie Underwood points out,...
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Melanie
Mar 18, 20233 min
Is Fast Food Cheaper Than Cooking at Home
There’s no doubt about it. If you’re driving from work to home, it’s going to be faster to stop and pick up some carryout dinner and...
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Melanie
Mar 15, 20233 min
One Cookie – Many Ways
This can make a few of many cookies depending on what size and shape you make them. I usually double this recipe when I make it and then...
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Melanie
Mar 12, 20232 min
Shepherd's Pie
My favorite ricer to use is the OXO 3 in 1 potato ricer. 3-in-1 Adjustable Potato Ricer (oxo.com) INGREDIENTS: For the mashed potatoes: I...
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Melanie
Mar 5, 20231 min
Cherry Cheesecake Hamantaschen
Cherry Cheesecake Hamantaschen The yield will vary depending on the thickness of the rolled dough and the size cutter you use, but you...
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Melanie
Feb 26, 202310 min
How to Raise Children Who Feel Loved and Connected
Melanie Underwood of Gather Culinary On How to Raise Children Who Feel Loved and Connected An interview with Pirie Jones Grossman Put...
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Melanie
Feb 20, 20232 min
Savory Oats
In 2000 when I was a freelance recipe developer for a PR firm, I suggested a book on oats and they scoffed. I’ve been writing recipes...
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Melanie
Feb 18, 20231 min
Cauliflower & Leek Gratin
Cauliflower Gratin Serves 4 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large leeks, cleaned, and...
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Melanie
Feb 17, 20231 min
Thumbprint Cookies
4 ounces room temperature unsalted butter ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Large pinch kosher...
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Melanie
Feb 14, 20231 min
3 Easy Superbowl Recipes
3 Easy Super Bowl Recipes for Game Day in Westchester (westchestermagazine.com)
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Melanie
Feb 13, 20232 min
Valentine's (really, any day!) Cheescake
Strawberry Cheesecake Makes 1 9 or 10 inch cheesecake 3 pounds(1350g) cream cheese 2 cups(400g) granulated sugar 6 large eggs 1 cup...
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Melanie
Feb 9, 20231 min
Spinach Dip
SPINACH DIP Serves 4-6 6 ounces baby spinach, chopped 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) cream cheese 3 ounces white cheddar, grated 3 ounces...
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Melanie
Feb 9, 20231 min
Chipotle Dip
CHIPOTLE DIP Serves 4-6 1 – 16 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini ½ chipotle pepper 2 tablespoons lime juice 1...
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