Best Holiday Breads
Treat your family and friends to delicious home-baked breads. A loaf wrapped in foil also makes a great hostess gift. Quick breads are healthy snacks. Check out these tips and recipes from allrecipes.com: Bake a loaf fresh for the week, then slice as you go. Bake several loaves and freeze, pulling them out as needed. (Muffins and quick ... [Read more]
Holiday Gingerbread Roll Recipe
Home for the Holidays Recipe Treat family and friends to this fun, elegant dessert 5 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 3/4 cup cake flour 1 tsp baking powder 1-1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated... [Read more]
It’s the Pits!
Thinking of making tapenade for friends and family but daunted by the pits? Here are some easy tips for pitting a pound of olives in minutes. Many chefs use a large knife to make pitting olives easy. Place the flat side of the knife on top of the olives and tap the knife with your fist to split the olives and slip out the pits. I prefer to use a meat... [Read more]
Out on the Town Recipes
Out on the Town Holiday celebrations in Manchester by Susan Nye Enjoy these great recipes from some of Manchester’s most popular hot spots. Milltown Mussels From Ignite Bar & Grille 4 oz butter 1 Tbsp chopped fresh garlic 1 large handful crushed tomatoes and juice Italian seasoning to taste Red pepper flakes to taste 3/4 cup white wine 1 lb fresh... [Read more]
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. CHRISTMAS COSMO 1/2 oz Cointreau 1/2 oz cranberry juice 1 tsp fresh lime juice 1 oz Vodka Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.... [Read more]
Happy Halloween!
Enjoy with these recipes and family fun and games by Susan Nye Warm & Cheesy Focaccia This 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 dough recipe or pick up a pound or two at the supermarket. Serves 8 About 1 lb... [Read more]
Vegetarian Chili
From Chef Damian Martineau of Damian’s on the River Restaurant, New Boston, NH Serves 6–8 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 1 tsp basil 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp coriander 1-1/2 Tbsp chili powder 1 bay leaf 48... [Read more]
Easy Basic Aioli
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 taste Combine all of the ingredients in the bowl of a small food processor or blender and process until smooth. Store covered in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to... [Read more]
Multi-Seed Hamburger Buns
From the Bakers at King Arthur Flour Makes 12 buns These 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 start them before you head off for the day and finish them just before your cookout. 1/2... [Read more]
Chipotle Ketchup
From Chef Brian Shea’s Kitchen at The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern in Concord 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 taste Directions: Heat a little olive oil in a medium saucepan; add the onions... [Read more]
