Recipes and Tips from a New England Cook
I came up with this easy chocolate peanut butter and pretzel recipe, after munching on a handful of chocolate chips & lightly salted peanuts. Pretzels seemed like a logical addition to make them into drumstick pops, and the thought of an edible stick seemed to make sense to me. Great no-bake dessert to make with [...]
A very easy pineapple chicken stir fry recipe. The trick to the pineapple sauce is the use of pineapple preserves. The preserves not only omit the need for other sweeteners, but as the sauce reduces helps to thicken it into a glaze, which nicely coats the chicken and broccoli. To further enhance the gentle sweetness [...]
Barley is an earthy nutty grain, which pairs well with mushrooms. While most Americans are accustomed to eating barley in soups, it is rarely served as a dish in itself. I admit I don’t cook it all that often, but it does make for a nice change from the typical grains served at dinner. This [...]
I concocted this recipe earlier this week, and I think this is my new favorite cookie. I was looking to create a cookie slightly sweet, a little salty, with interesting texture, not the typical chewy or crunchy cookie. I guess the goal was half way between a cookie & a crunchy granola bar. I was [...]
If you are looking for quick appetizers recipes that are also easy for our guests to handle, and pack a lot of flavor, this Crostini recipe is just the thing. I actually came up with this Creamy Tango Crostini recipe in the summer, but it would be great for holiday parties, as well. Buying pre-roasted [...]
This easy flavorful vegetable frittata, is both filling and packed with nutrients, while keeping you on track with your diet. Feta is used since a small amount of this slightly lower calorie cheese packs a punch in the flavor department. Fresh Garden Frittata with Feta Recipe Ingredients: 3 eggs (2 yolks removed) 1 cup quartered [...]
Recipe: Spicy Stuffed Peppers Recipe Summary: These spicy stuffed peppers have both Italian and Mexican flavors. 90 min This stuffed pepper recipe draws from both Italian and Mexican cuisine. It not only makes a great family meal, but leftover peppers are a convenient all in one lunch, as well. I like to make a batch of [...]
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