Sweet Home Allegra

Ripped from NYT Cooking, which hides behind a paywall so will not pin to Pinterest for ease of reference, therefore I am posting here....

These are sublime. Of all the many treats we baked at the inn over our 3 decades, this was the hands down #1 favorite, a healthy snack...

Perfect for adding tang to hummus wraps, salads, charcuterie, grilled sandwiches and just snacking fingers to mouth ooo la la straight...

Tried and true after decades of preparing in my inn's kitchen, stick with this recipe and you will never buy hummus pre-made again. Just...

A delicious mix of savory flavors is addicting here, with the magic of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and a bit of dark brown sugar in the...

Put up this smoky, sweet-peppery, slightly spicy, cilantro-infused chili style salsa when September overflows with zucchini, tomatoes and...

My wonderful friend Cindy suggested that we make potato salad. This, of course, started a discussion (that included web scrolling) about regional, cultural and gastronomic preferences concerning potato salad. Turns out: keep it simple. And most people agree: potato salad needs to be reminiscent of summer, your own childhood family reunion picnics, easy living. But some basics make it great, so here you go: It's best to use the little red creamer potatoes. Yukon gold is ok bu

This is a 1950s era supermarket hotdog relish elevated to the stars thanks to July’s peak Farm Market opportunities and some dedicated...

Slices of eggplant, grilled, topped with luscious creamy topping, fresh seasonal herbs and pomegranate seeds ! A summer meal or side dish...

I am so addicted to these. The crust is like a chewy shortbread cookie and the custard goo on top is the best sweet/tart treat EVER. Of...

Calling all Bloody Marys!!! Your ultimate garnish has arrived! Easy and quick!! All you need is a helpful local farmer to bring in their...

Any fan of licorice or anise flavor, so prevalent in Asian cooking, is familiar with this lovely spice. I use it in pickles, primarily,...

Spring is your moment to forage these nutritious greens from your property or the woods. Dandelions pack a whole lot of vitamins and minerals into a small plant. They're probably the most nutritionally dense green you can eat — outstripping even kale or spinach. Dandelion greens, in particular, are a great source of vitamins and minerals such as: Vitamins A, C and K. Forage them fresh and young and before blooms form. Whirr up into delicious green smoothies or add to salads

Simple and nutritious, yet elegant and beautiful enough to serve to company! We love this recipe because you simply change out the...

Easier and more impressive than pancakes or waffles, a Dutch Baby is THE way to bring the ooo la la to your breakfast or brunch table!...

My Mister makes these up a dozen at a time and we rewarm them for dinner for days. Peel a couple of butternut squash and slice the necks...

I learned this at Rick Baliss's flagship restaurant Topolobompo in Chicago. This is an outrageous dessert cocktail!! Glass is rimmed with...

Simple (3 ingredients), sublime, and here is how: 2 parts fresh squeezed lime juice 2 parts excellent Tequila 1 part Cointreau or Triple...

Tis the season! Sprinkle festive, cherry red pomegranate seeds on salads all through the winter season! They are tasty in yogurt, crunchy...

Easy to make, cooks up quickly, whisper light and pretty enough for company! We have made this for decades and always called it “lazy...