Lobster Pasta

Fresh Maine Lobster in cream sauce; garlic, lemon and white wine reduction Spaghetti, Red Pepper Flakes, Basil, Thyme - and of course Lobster - come together in a creamy, lemony white wine reduction to make an exquisite meal Murder in the Kitchen: An Homage to Alice B. Toklas Ingredients 4 Lobsters (about 1.5lbs each; that’ll … Continue reading Lobster Pasta

Spicy Fish Chowder

When I was in high school, I had a best friend whose family always treated me as if I were one of their own. They were always so generous with me. I remember one time specifically when we went to a high-end seafood restaurant in Boston called "The Four Seasons" - it couldn't have been … Continue reading Spicy Fish Chowder

Corned Beef and Cabbage

This recipe only requires 15 minutes of prep, and makes your house smell awesome all day. Just make sure you don't have other plans for your oven! I vaguely remember my mom attempting to make this St. Patrick's Day classic one time during my childhood. As I remember, it involved braising the corned beef by … Continue reading Corned Beef and Cabbage

All American Beef Stew

Yankee Cooking At Its Best This New England Classic is easy to make, but does require a long braise. The active cooking time is probably an hour or less. It is even better the second day. The first time I made this, the aroma filled my SoCal home and brought me straight back to my … Continue reading All American Beef Stew

Cedar Wrapped Salmon & Asparagus

Infused with the sweet, smoky aura of cedarwood, this salmon and asparagus preparation makes for a killer presentation, and is easy to put together! Ingredients 4 fresh salmon portions, approximately 4-6 ounces each 1 lb asparagus, divided into 4 portions (see note*) 1 lemon sliced into 8 thin rounds 1/4 cup mayo 1 teaspoon Aleppo … Continue reading Cedar Wrapped Salmon & Asparagus

How to Make Chowder

This post invites you to experiment - it is a blueprint and a technique, not a rigid recipe that must be followed. Use whatever ingredients you have on hand, or whatever you like. There is a lot of fierce debate about what makes a soup a chowder - or if chowder is a type of … Continue reading How to Make Chowder

New England Yankee Pot Roast

Vegan Mushroom Bisque

I've been trying to make one vegan/vegetarian dish each week to cut down a bit on my meat consumption. The secret ingredient to this dish is homemade cashew cream which, in the finished product, you wouldn't know isn't dairy. You could make this recipe using heavy cream rather than the cashew cream for a vegetarian … Continue reading Vegan Mushroom Bisque

Hearty Beef Stew with Red Wine

Perfect for a cold winter's night, this hearty stew takes about 30 minutes to prep and then cooks all day (or part of the day, depending on your method). The addition of red wine makes it quite similar to beef bourginon, but this version also includes potatoes. It can be made in the slow cooker … Continue reading Hearty Beef Stew with Red Wine

Chicken A La King

I know what you might be thinking. For many, the thought of Chicken A La King conjures up the worst of that era of the 50s and 60s when everything came from a can. When people couldn't figure out what to do with leftover chicken, they smothered it in cream with canned mushrooms - or … Continue reading Chicken A La King