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  • Recipe Apricot Jam
    Apricot Jam
    Boy, do I know how to pick ‘em. Yes, I’m being sarcastic and yes, I chose another batch of less-than-stellar summer fruit that I neither wanted to eat plain nor throw out. I’d been quite impressed by the fresh apricots that[...]
  • Recipe Tofu Egg Salad
    Tofu Egg Salad
    I know that many of you have resolved to eat less meat in the new year, and I thought Meatless Monday would be an apropos day of the week to share this vegetarian recipe with you (*read on for the vegan version). Perfectly cooked[...]
  • Recipe Strawberry Sauce
    Strawberry Sauce
    Happy second day of summer! Along with 2 1/2 months off from work, I have been eagerly anticipating the return of farmer’s markets. This time of year, various locations throughout Boston showcase vibrant, fresh, and aromatic produce[...]
  • Recipe Loaded Cornbread
    Loaded Cornbread
    There are as many variations of basic cornbread recipes as there are of chili. Bread-like or souffle-like. Sweetened with honey, sugar, or even maple syrup. Moistened with oil or butter. Baked in a muffin tin, baking pan, or cast-iron skillet.[...]
  • Recipe Zucchini Coleslaw
    Zucchini Coleslaw
    Looking for a new way to use up the plethora of zucchini squash sitting in your fridge? Not a fan of the quintessential cabbage that traditional coleslaw recipes call for? This recipe for Zucchini Coleslaw will solve both quandaries.[...]
  • Recipe Roasted Stuffed Pears
    Roasted Stuffed Pears
    Elegant enough for the first course of a dinner party – but easy enough for a weeknight side dish – these roasted pears stuffed with dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese are a healthy and tasty way to top a bed of lightly[...]
  • Recipe Cranberry-Cherry Sauce
    Cranberry-Cherry Sauce
    At some point during the long and cold Boston winter I made a delicious crumble featuring frozen organic cherries and cranberries (recipe linked below). I enjoyed the filling so much that I was inspired to use the same fruit combination to[...]
  • Recipe Lightened Tartar Sauce
    Lightened Tartar Sauce
    I’ve been meaning to introduce more fish into my cooking routine for a while now. Choosing fruits of the sea can be a bit intimidating, what with all the guidelines regarding sustainable species, mercury levels, and other[...]
  • Recipe Cranberry Apple Butter
    Cranberry Apple Butter
    I love the concentrated flavor and smooth consistency of apple butter, but I don’t love the ludicrous amount of sugar called for in most recipes. There is an unsweetened commercial brand (available at Whole Foods) that has become a[...]
  • Recipe Stuffed Dates Two Ways
    Stuffed Dates Two Ways
    Stuffed dates are an easy but impressive hors d’oeuvre that transcend seasonality. Equally well-suited for an elegant winter dinner party or a backyard summer BBQ, these two-bite delicacies balance sweet, salty, and tangy flavors as well[...]