Easter is a time of celebration and reflection for many families, and for Italian Americans, food plays a central role in these festivities. From savory roasted lamb to sweet Easter bread, there are numerous dishes that have been passed down through generations of families that continue to grace tables year after year. In this guide, …
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Seeing is BeLeafing…this is a plant-based fried “egg”! Looking for a way to lower your weekly grocery bill? How would you like to lower your cholesterol at the same time? The price of eggs skyrocketed in the past twelve months due primarily to the worst outbreaks of avian influenza on record. More than 58 million …
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Good weather stimulates the appetite. Something magical happens when we’re immersed in sunshine, breathing fresh air and gathered with family and friends. The urge to entertain runs deep, and will often result in food and drinks served with imagination and flair. The Deep South has its own variations. Diversity is a key component of the …
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Soon we will put away the braising pots and make way in our kitchens for spring cooking. The arrival of asparagus and Florida strawberries remind us that it is time for lighter cooking and fresh seasonal flavors. Frittatas are an easy way to make a brunch or a springtime dinner a light and enjoyable occasion. …
Introduction If you’re a fan of Italian American cuisine, you’ll agree that nothing beats a mouth-watering homemade lasagna. However, the thought of making lasagna from scratch can be daunting, especially if you’ve never attempted it before. But the reality is, with a little patience, making a tray of lasagna at home is much easier than …
The outdoor football feast popularly known as tailgating has expanded beyond stadium parking lots and that’s a good thing. Unable to grow when 90,000-plus fans headed to the big game took up all the partying space, the big food and drink shindig morphed into something more democratic and accessible: the patio, the backyard, resorts, houseboats …
In my opinion, every rave-worthy pot pie starts with two crusts. Two homemade crusts. Don’t worry, making your own pie crust is surprisingly easy. Especially if you have a food processor. A pastry blender works just fine too. And yes, vegan pie crust is just as buttery and flaky as nonvegan crusts. Simple to make… …
‘Tis the season. The cranberry bogs on Cape Cod are full of these luscious tart berries that not only grace our holiday tables but have become more mainstream, replacing raspberries or blueberries in our favorite recipes. Ideally, I prefer to buy fresh cranberries and freeze them towards the end of the season so I can …
Wines and Drinks for the New Season My most recent visit to Monticello included the privilege of being alone to peruse Thomas Jefferson’s wine cellar. Variety and diversity seemed to dominate the remaining vestiges of inventory. The experience was instructive and comported with what I came to appreciate about our third president, who had a …
When the temperature begins to dip along with the setting sun, dinner calls for something a bit more substantial, and warm. Hmmm…anyone interested in hot, bubbly, double-crust pot pie loaded with seasonal veggies? Every great dish is the sum of its ingredients. The better the quality and freshness, the better the results. I visit my …