Lightly sweetened, these Blueberry Muffin Tops have a crispy outside and soft, light inside dotted with juicy blueberries. Delightful! There are two types of muffin eaters: Those who only really love the tops and those who can’t get enough of the whole thing. Or maybe there are three. I know a few people who prefer …
Tender, airy Blueberry Cinnamon Swirl Muffins are dotted with juicy blueberries. A sweet cinnamon layer in the center makes them extra special. When I moved to Maine, I didn’t yet know the joys of wild blueberries that grow plentifully here. I’d grown up with — and picked each summer — high bush blueberries that were …
Avocado, Mango and Pineapple Salsa is a delightful celebration of contrasts: Creamy avocado, sweet mango, tangy pineapple, spicy jalapeno. Five days until Christmas. Four shopping days left. Three days until we leave to visit family for the holiday. Two days until The Nutcracker touring show my daughter, Paige, is in wraps for the season. One …
This overnight French toast casserole with raspberries is a treat to wake up to. Simply prepare the night before and bake in the morning. What makes you happy? If I were to go by the people in my Facebook groups, pictures on Instagram and the folks I follow on Twitter, I would guess: Obsessing over …
Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili is a spicy, rich dish with hints of sweetness thanks to all the sweet potatoes in it. Make a delightful dinner or work lunch. With a few chipotle peppers in adobo sauce hanging out in the fridge, a cold front moving in and a desire to make something that would be …
Robust citrus flavors and woodsy rosemary combine to give these Citrus Garlic Marinated Olives a lovely, bright flavor. This is a great make-ahead recipe for entertaining. Friends coming over, birthdays being celebrated, Thanksgiving, family visiting. We’re in that unusual time of the year when all sorts of parties and events converge. Add in my daughter’s …
With bold, Indian-inspired flavors, Vegetable Curry and Lentil Rice is pilaf meets dal. Full of veggies and legumes, it’s a satisfying dish. I have a little more than seven months left in my 30s. A decade ago, as I approached the end of my 20s, I was panicked. Despite having two young kids, a thriving …
Little desserts make awesome dessert trays for parties and holiday celebrations. Add these Mini Apple Pies with Crumb Topping to your to-make list! As the holidays approach, the things I need to do and the things I want to do diverge. I need to clean my house, drop off donations, take the bags of cans …
Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Roasted Veggies celebrates the natural sweetness of veggies roasted with balsamic vinegar. It’s fresh and filling — perfect for lunches. As my son set out for the school bus on Thursday, the darkness swallowed him. Here in Maine, our days grow slimmer and slimmer. Nighttime takes over. And that means that …
With a rich marinade, these Thai-inspired Shrimp Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce are easy to serve, easy for guests to grab and enjoy and easy to love. We’re not supposed to pick favorites. Not for our human kids, perhaps not for our fur kids and definitely not for books or recipes. But for the latter …
