All Recipes
I first tasted Whoopie Pies a few weeks ago, and soon thereafter learned that they are Maine’s official “state treat”. I liked them but I thought I would like them even more if I made them myself. I studied…
This recipe combines beans with shrimp, instead of pasta. Our dear friends Sue and Jeff made this for us while we were visiting in Connecticut, and we had to share it with you. The flavor is great, it makes a…
This is a family favorite. My grandfather’s sister, Jo, was one of my favorite people. When I was the head cook at the local nursing home in college, Great Aunt Jo lived there and I would stop and see her…
Lillet is a French aperitif wine made in Podensac, a small village south of Bordeaux. It is a blend of Bordeaux grapes and citrus liqueurs. The mixture is blended in oak vats and aged as a Bordeaux wine. It is…
Store bought granola often has preservatives, artificial flavors, excessive vegetable oil and loads of sugar. Also, most companies add sulfuric acid or sulfur dioxide to help preserve the dried fruit’s vibrant color. We prefer to use unsulfured, unsweetened dried fruit; cranberries are an exception to the…
This stew is made with lamb, carrots, potatoes, green beans and turnips. We first made this stew in Paris when our youngest son Brian was on the track team. We had three young men from the Netherlands team staying with us…
This is a salad lovers dream and will make everyone want to eat more salad. This Spring Salad celebrates spring’s healthy vegetables with the addition of forbidden rice. Forbidden rice is softer and smaller than wild rice, and once cooked,…
Easter brunch is always a little bit tricky. Attending a morning service and having a worthy breakfast spread ready to go right when you get home, is nearly impossible. Well, maybe if you’re the Easter Bunny. Assuming you are not the…
This year, instead of picking up the conventional box of egg dying tablets, we sourced three all natural brands that use fruit and vegetable extracts. We were happy to replace the toxic color additives like Red No. 3 and Yellow…
This classic quiche is similar to the ones we enjoyed in Paris. Nestled in a buttery crust, it offers a rich, savory custard flecked with Gruyere, bacon, and shallots. Magically, the overall effect is one of lightness. It is the…