Bright and tender, Parmesan Baked Haddock with Lemon and Garlic is an easy seafood recipe that’s delightful for dinner. For a while, it felt like I’d lost balance in my life. The balance between work and life outside of work was off — I was overworked and tired. The balance in my eating was off…
New England Cuisine
Creamy Garlic Fettuccine with Bacon and Roasted Red Peppers
Rich and creamy, this recipe for Creamy Garlic Fettuccine with Bacon and Roasted Red Peppers bears resemblance to a robust alfredo. It’s a grim grey day in Maine today, the kind that comes with a dim brightness that makes you want to crawl back into bed with a book and emerge again tomorrow. Days like…
Tomato Garlic Spaghetti Squash
Fresh tomatoes, garlic and capers come together with white wine in this delightful recipe for Tomato Garlic Spaghetti Squash. Sometimes when my kids and I go to the farmers market, plans go awry. We’re there for corn, tomatoes and ground beef but come home with four types of squash and a giant bag of freshly…
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Basil
Savory and robust, these sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Basil cook fast and add unique, bold flavor to meals as a side dish. Hi, my name is Sarah and I am addicted to Brussels sprouts. When cooked well, these diminutive veggies are seductively savory with a tinge of sweetness. Add in some meaty pancetta,…
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil
This is a celebration of simple, natural flavors — perfect for when produce is at its peak. Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil is a delight. Sometimes, simplicity is the best thing for food. At home, I often rely on simple flavors — especially during the growing and harvest season. Tomatoes with a sprinkling…
Lobster Benedict Recipe
Love eggs benedict and lobster? You’ll adore this Lobster Benedict recipe with sweet lobster on an English muffin with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. Before we moved to Maine, I joked that there would be a lobster on every table for every meal. That’s not quite the case in reality though. Yes, lobster can…
How to Make Apple Cobbler
Fresh apples and a homemade biscuit topping make this Apple Cobbler dessert tender and sweet, with hints of savoriness. And it’s an absolute delight served warm with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream. The apples on our apple tree in the backyard are reaching their ruddy ripeness. Last year, a few got made into…
Vegetable Pancakes with Zucchini, Carrot and Onion
Crispy on the outside, filled with vegetables and soft on the inside. These savory Vegetable Pancakes are delightful with fried or poached eggs. Dip forkfuls in the creamy, rich runny yolks. A few days before school started, I suggested to my son, Will, that he might need a planner to keep track of his 9th…
Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce with Garlic, Onion and Basil
This robust Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce with Garlic, Onion and Basil makes good use of in-season tomatoes and is perfect for freezing to enjoy later. Confession: I keep glass jars and use them to store things. This old marinara jar was perfect for storing my homemade marinara sauce in the fridge or freezer. When we…
Roast Chicken with Garlic, Thyme and Lemon
Easy, versatile and so tasty, Roast Chicken with Garlic, Thyme and Lemon is a delightful dish that can also be made-ahead for use in easy lunches. When was the last time I roasted a whole chicken? I can’t even remember. But with a chill in the air, I decided to do so. Roast chicken is…