Taste of the Times

Champagne Margarita

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

By combining two delicious and popular drinks, your guests will still be able to have the traditional New Years Eve champagne, but with a punch of that margarita lime. Try it today!

Turkey Pot Pie

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

This Turkey Pot Pie is a great way to reintroduce the main event from the night before, in a different, but just as delicious way.

Santa's Sleigh Cocktail

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Part dessert, part party this cocktail is sure to spread a little cheer. Santa's Sleigh Cocktail is this year's Christmas cocktail.

Pork Roast

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

This roast comes together quickly, feeds a crowd, looks fantastic on dinner plates at home or on a buffet table and, most importantly, it is delicious. Try it at your Christmas dinner this year!

Bacon Sausage Rollups

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

With all of the holiday festivities to attend and possibly host this season, having a unique yet simple recipe for hors d'oeuvres is always ideal. Leave the cheese and crackers to the wayside this hol

BLT Dip

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

With a nod to the classic BLT sandwich, it will be hard to pull your guests away from this dip.

Pignolata (Pinulata)

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

These Italian holiday treats are little bites of fried dough slathered in a honey/Kayo syrup mixture and topped with bits of chocolate, toasted nuts and fresh cinnamon.

Cauliflower Soup

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

This recipe for a simple soup made with the vegetable cauliflower, commonly found in the cold weather, is humble in origin but rich in texture and flavor.

Midnight Crackle Cookie

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

With its rich chocolate taste and slight crunch, these cookies are also perfect for the sweet tooth that often accompanies the end of a warm meal. Want some more recipes for Holiday cookies and cakes? Check out our video recipes on our Food Page!

Cheese Blintz

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Perfect for a holiday breakfast, brunch or meal, this recipe for Cheese Blintzes from Jane Ward are a delicious way to celebrate tradition. Need inspiration for holiday parties? Go to our Food Page for ideas for everything from appetizers to cocktails and desserts.

Beet Carrot Cake

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Adults and kids alike will enjoy this cake. Don't worry, telling everyone they are eating vegetables is optional.

Italian Wedding Cookies

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

These Italian Wedding Cookies are very similar to the Russian Tea Cake and the Snowball Cookies. This time of year, they are the perfect dessert.

White Chocolate Bows

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

If you decorate your own cakes, this video recipe for White Chocolate Bows will add an attractive dimension to any Holiday cake this year. Be sure to check out our Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's video recipes too!

Crock-pot Pot Roast

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

A slow cooker, or more commonly known the Crock-pot, is a busy person's most useful appliance, especially around the holidays. Spend your time out of the kitchen and with your friends and loved ones.

Christmas Wreath Cupcakes

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

This time of year yeilds itself to fun, creative projects in the kitchen. This one of the three Christmas cupcakes you can easily learn to decorate. It is also a great project to get the kids involved with.

Baked Leeks

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

This Baked Leeks recipe is the one new recipe that is so delicious - and so seasonally legitimate - it is destined to become a family tradition.

Open Kitchen LIVE: Thanksgiving 411

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Roasting A Turkey

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

It is easy to make a perfectly cooked bird - brown on the outside and fully cooked and moist on the inside. Let us help you! Watch this how to video for Roasting a Turkey with Chef Julie Geary.

Ham and Spinach Breakfast Casserole

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

This time saving breakfast dish will make a great addition to any holiday brunch or breakfast gathering. Watch this how to video by Jane Ward for the breakfast casserole of the holiday season.

Marlborough Pie

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

There could not be a more perfect ending to your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal than this Marlborough pie. Jen Perry shows you how to make this in her newest video!

Green Bean Casserole

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Let us help you prepare your Thanksgiving dinner with our recipes and video turtorials. From stuffings to pies, we have all of your Thanksgiving essentials at your fingertips. Here one of our favorite recipes for a Thanksgivig classic: Green Been Casserole.

Genoise Cake

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Although a cake as elegant as this may seem difficult to bake, Mr. Cake takes the time to break down each step for this Genoise Cake.

Apple Cranberry Compote

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

With the fall comes orange leaves, colder air and baked apple dishes. Chef Annie Schennum has an Apple Cranberry Compote that seemingly captures fall on a plate.

Fig Prosciutto Pizza

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Although the ingredients may feel out of the box, chef Joe Faro's fig and prosciutto pizza serves up a flavor combination that won't disappoint.

Harvest Soup

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Autumn is the time to incorporate some of the cold weather vegetables such as winter squash and carrots into this hearty, tasty and satisfying soup.

Crock Pot Roast

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Crock Pot Roast, slow cooker roast, New England Pot Roast or Yankee Roast, no matter it is always delicious.

Kosher Dill Pickle

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The process of pickling can seem daunting, but novelist and food blogger, Jane Ward, shows us that pickling is easy and fun.

Basic Pumpkin Carving

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Is there any symbol that says “Halloween” more than the traditional Jack O’Lantern pumpkin?

Candy Decorated Pumpkin

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

No-carve pumpkin decorating ideas are kid-safe, creative, and will get your kids excited about pumpkin decorating without all the mess.

Pumpkin Ice Cream

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This creamy pumpkin ice cream is a great combination of sweet bananas and spicy pumpkin for the perfect autumn dessert. Says Perry, “It is very seasonal right now, but delicious any time of the year

Banana Quesadilla

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Even though it is a little out of the ordinary, this recipe for a banana and almond butter quesadilla is simple to prepare. It's almost too simple. Just mix, spread, and toast!

Homemade Applesauce

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Of all of the countless things you can do with your farm fresh apples this season make sure you cook up a batch of your own applesauce with this easy and delicious recipe from Chef Annie Schennum.

Pumpkin Stencil Carving

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Using stencils to make a negative space carving makes it easy to create a professional looking pumpkin carving even if you have limited to no artistic

Don't Miss This Week's Featured Videos!

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

With the crisp mornings and chilly nights, fall us certainly upon us. Check out this week's featured videos staring the fall favorites: Apples and Pumpkins.

Preserved Lemons

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Preserved lemons are a very useful food to have around your kitchen; they can take the place of lemon juice and lemon zest in almost any recipe. Preserving allows for a lot of creativity if you are wi

Wine Pairing: Tarragon Chicken

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Pairing food and wine is not only an art, it is also a science. Kathleen Erickson, the Wine Ph D. and owner of Savour Wine and Cheese in Gloucester, MA shows us that, although the up and coming fiel

Pickled Strawberries

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Pickling isn't just for cucumbers anymore. Jane Ward is reinventing pickling by using an unusual ingredient: fresh strawberries.

Homemade Cinnamon Buns

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Everyone loves cinnamon buns and making your own homemade sweet dough makes them even better.

Quinoa Salad

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Once you have precooked the quinoa, the whole dish takes about 10 minutes to prepare, clearly establishing this dish as the perfect solution for when if you are scrambling to solve the "What's for din

Chickpea Salad

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This recipe utilizes chickpeas, instead of using seafood or meat, as the main ingredient for a salad similar to tuna or chicken salad. This a perfect way to sneak in some vegetables for your pickies

Baked Kale Chips

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Kale is considered to be close to wild cabbage. Even though it is healthy it could become an addiction as this salty, crunchy kale snack.

Vegetable Flatbread

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Chef David Gauvin has created a recipe for a vegetable flatbread that is so good, it will give you cause to think twice before ordering for take out.

Fig Prosciutto Pizza

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Although the ingredients may feel out of the box, chef Joe Faro's fig and prosciutto pizza serves up a flavor combination that won't disappoint.

Pesto Breakfast Sandwich

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

It's ok to be skeptical of a pesto breakfast sandwich, however, it has become wildly popular amongst diners as well as chef Hale Cole-Tucker himself.

Warm Spinach Salad

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Fresh spinach is best but you can also find spinach in your local supermarket. Cranberries and goat cheese are in this recipe.

Apple Street Farm

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Chef and restauranteur Frank McClelleand grew up on a farm and continues that tradition of growing his own organic food for home and restaurants.

Breakfast Parfait

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The combination of yogurt, fresh berries, granola, and honey creates a healthy, hearty breakfast that literally takes minutes to prepare.

Tuscan Steak

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

While true Italian beef might be out of reach, this black angus ribeye is the closest they come and certainly lives up to the reputation of this rustic dish.

Zucchini Brownies

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

No child will be able to resist this delicious dessert, provided you don't blow the whistle on the hidden ingredient, zucchini.

Tomato Basil Compound Butter

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Three simple ingredients is all it takes to transform a stick of butter from drab to fab.

Ratatouille

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Bring a bit of France into your house by preparing this recipe from Jen Perry for a vibrant and flavorful Ratatouille.

Fattoush Salad

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Originating from Levantine cuisine, the Fattoush salad is a wonderful way to highlight fresh vegetables in a healthy, hearty meal.

Seafood Casserole

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Join Chef David Gauvin, a chef at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, MA as he cooks his seafood casserole from scratch with Heather Atwood.

Rolled Chicken Breast

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

With just two ingredients, Alex Pardo took a traditional Italian dish and transformed it to a dish with his signature Mexican flair.

Grilled Avocado Salad

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

With such an easy dish to create, this summer grilling recipe featuring fresh vegetables can't be missed!

Chicken Enchiladas

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Chicken enchiladas with chocolate mole sauce are a favorite in the Puebla area of Mexico and now in the US.

Lentil Soup

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Once you make this lentil soup you can decide whether to serve rustic style or puree the lentils for a smooth soup.

Grilled Hamburgers

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The grilled hamburger or cheeseburger is one of the great culinary treasures of summer.

Peanut Butter Pie

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This dessert is based on Reeses candy and has three layers; a graham cracker crust, a peanut butter filling and a chocolate topping.

Scallops Ceviche Salad

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Don't let seafood intimidate you. Try this delicious scallop ceviche on a bed of rice, topped with greens.

Grilled Tomato Sauce

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This is one of the most versitile tomato sauces you can make. Perfect for steak, seafood, or your favorite bag of chips.

Fresh Garden Salad

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Basil and nasturtium flowers make this fresh garden salad unique yet approachable.

Wine Pairings - Desserts

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The key to pairing wines with dessert, especially in the summer, is to keep it simple, and “let the wine shine.”

Corn and Tomato Salad

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This recipe is best enjoyed with fresh ingredients, however when out of season, store bought ingredients will be just as good.

Ribeye Steak Salad

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The ribeye is on of the most famous of steaks and is also considered to be the Delmonico steak.

Baked Cod with Vegetable

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This is a simple cod dish to prepare. This recipe will work with your favorite white fish and vegetables.

Classic Food TV Ads

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This is a collection of early TV classic commercials for products such as Maypo, Skippy, Jello, and Rheingold beer.

Pan-roasted Corn Relish

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Try this as a side dish using your extra fresh, locally grown corn.

Brownie Bites

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Another no-cook, homemade tasting dessert using store bought ingredients - but you could make it from scratch too!

Bolognese Sauce

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Bolognese sauce, which is made with meat, is a staple in nearly every Italian American kitchen.

Periwinkles Clam Chowder

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This New Englan Clam Chowder recipe has won over 12 titles. It is made with fresh, Ipswich clams and heavy cream.

Dads Tomato Salad

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Chef Victoria Bucknam shows how simple it is to prepare this delicious Greek tomato salad.

Ice Cream Pie

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This recipe uses Moose Tracks but you can substitute any of your favorite flavors.

Basic Beer Recipe: Part 1

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

If you want to know how to make your own beer at home then watch this video - Part 2.

Lobster Taco

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This version of the lobster taco is more like a salad, using a tortilla bowl filled with Napa cabbage and scallions.

Shrimp In A Birds Nest

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The shrimp are served in a cream sauce over pan fried pasta nests.

Making A Compost Bin

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

You have a few choices on how to make your own compost. The method I recommend is to simply create your own wire double compost bin.

Crab Meatball Sliders

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

A slider is a small hamburger but these are a seafood version using small crabcakes and serving with an aioli sauce.

Grilled Portabellas

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Marinating portabellas is a perfect way to prepare them for grilling - and you will always have them ready.

Asparagus Prosciutto Wrap

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The essential ingredients are boursin cheese (a soft creamy cheese), a thin piece of prosciutto, and phyllo dough.

Baked Haddock Puttanesca

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Puttanesca is a famous Italian sauce most often used on pasta. Here it is a topping for haddock.

Healthy Bruschetta

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Bruschetta makes a delicious appetizer as is or an accompaniment to your pasta meal.

Cilantro Carrot Top Pesto

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Even if you are not a big fan of cilantro you will love the combination of the cilantro and carrot top flavor in this pesto blend.

Dill Pickle Guacamole

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This guacamole is made with a unique locally produced spicy dill pickle. It uses the juice for more flavor.

Parsley Pesto

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600

When fresh parsley is very abundant use it to replace the normal basil pesto same ingredients and same amount of time.

Summer Pudding

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600

One of the best desserts from England that uses summer fruits such as raspberries and strawberries.

Key Lime Pie

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This is based on the original recipe using the real juice from key limes.

Arugula Pesto

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Pesto means crushed, with garlic and oil, and this version uses a favorite garden green instead of the normal basil.

Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0600

You can use whatever ice cream you have or want to in this easy and fast recipe, but here it is made with strawberry.

Spicy Corn Fritters

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Dane Tullock has created a variation on his Grandmother's fritter recipe using Thai chili peppers and chicory stout beer.

Risotto Mexicano

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This version of the typical risotto uses a few special Mexican ingredients - tequila, chilis and Manchego cheese.

Tabbouleh with Green Apple

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Pesto is not just made with basil, and this version many will find superior when used on chicken or fish.

Pork Medallions

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Make this easy and healthy recipe with pork tenderloin, Swiss Chard and blueberry sauce for a large helping of antioxidants.

Nopales Salad - Ensalada de Nopales

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Nopale cactus are one of the long standing staples of Mexico. Par boil to make into a delicious salad.

Pan-seared Trout

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The trout is one of the most delicious and versatile fishes to cook and eat. This herb stuffed recipe works both indoors and out.