5 Festive Cocktails

5 Festive Cocktails

Welcome friends and family with a toast to the season. Set up a simple bar on a side table or buffet with a few basic ingredients and mix up some holiday favorites.brCHRISTMAS COSMObrbr 1/2 oz Cointreau 1/2 oz cranberry juice 1 tsp fresh lime...

Happy Halloween!

Enjoy with these recipes and family fun and gamesby Susan NyeWarm & Cheesy FocacciaThis is a favorite with guests of all ages. Serve it before dinner as an appetizer. But beware; you may need to make an extra batch to go along with dinner. Use your favorite pizza...

Vegetarian Chili

From Chef Damian Martineau of Damian’s on the River Restaurant, New Boston, NHServes 6–8brbr 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2/3 cup diced green pepper 2/3 cup carrot, coarsely shredded 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1 tsp oregano...

Easy Basic Aioli

br 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2-3 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to tastebrCombine all of the ingredients in the bowl of a small food processor or blender and process...
Multi-Seed Hamburger Buns

Multi-Seed Hamburger Buns

From the Bakers at King Arthur FlourMakes 12 bunsThese buns are mixed, shaped and allowed to rise in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. The cool rise adds extra flavor; it also gives you some flexibility. You can start them one day and bake them the next morning or...

Chipotle Ketchup

From Chef Brian Shea’s Kitchen at The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern in Concordbr Olive oil 1/2 cup white onion, chopped 28 ounce can diced roasted tomatoes 2 chipotle peppers* 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup sugar Salt and pepper to...