Neighborly Zucchini Rounds
On the receiving end of your neighbor’s zucchini harvest? Try quick zucchini rounds like these from one of Warwick’s generous gardeners in the Hudson Valley. Slice zucchini in thick rounds. Generously salt and pepper. Top with red sauce, whatever shredded cheese is on hand and pepperoni slices. Bake 15 minutes at 375 in preheated oven.
She likes bread but it doesn’t like her — GF for Sadie
By Jane Manaster I always thought gluten free was a fad or a demand for attention. Now that we find our 6 ½ -year-old granddaughter is a celiac, the issue takes on a personal and more serious relevance. We know wheat, rye, and barley are to be avoided, rice and corn are OK so it’s […]
Shortcake shortcut
Berries are back in the Hudson Valley. Petite wineberries, a not-too-distant relative of raspberries, are in bloom. Time to harvest … Harvest now or lose them to hungry deer (or your nearest pastry chef/neighbor who may be sourcing fresh and local). If you haven’t been beaten to the bushes, get picking and try your day’s […]
PuraVidalicious Gallo Pinto
Costa Ricans rate near the top with their hospitality and capacity for comfort. The pure life of “pura vida,” the greeting and spirit shared throughout the country, isn’t simply a marketing catch phrase (though it seems as if the tourism trade has claimed it), but a philosophy to seize the day with a certain degree […]
Coconut macaroons – tested and tasted …
Try this no-nonsense recipe for macaroons from trusted friend and guest blogger Jane Manaster. Welcome back to The Cookery, Jane. A Dessert for Passover By Jane Manaster Florence Greenberg was the English equivalent of Joan Nathan, today’s maven or expert in American Jewish cookbook authors. Both, in their time and place, have supplied recipes for […]
Spicy devotion
I thought I was I lucky enough to have a friend who keeps me well stocked with my favorite Middle Eastern blend of allspice: She knows what’s cooking in my kitchen. Then I received a spicy gift box of Penzeys from my gardening inspiration. That welcome surprise was followed by a spice selection by mail […]
Snowstorm Survival Kit for You and Your Valentine
If you’re close to home thanks to this season’s latest snowstorm, sweeten the moment with these three things for you and yours this Valentine’s Day: Oreos, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Baker’s Dipping Chocolate. Follow Shannon’s easy steps to make these truffles.
Eat better, live well
Having spent a few more hours than planned in airports these past few days, I found it tempting to reach for sweets and entirely-too-salty snacks. I’m grateful to be out of range of the temptations and home in the Hudson Valley. Eat better and live well in your new year. Read more in my latest […]
Order up during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
If you’re remotely close to New York’s Hudson Valley, now’s the time to discover new and not-so-new restaurants offering tempting menus at prix fixe prices during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. I visited the sparkling-clean kitchen at Valley last week and caught up with the culinary team. Check in with Executive Chef Vin Mocarski at Valley […]
They’re what’s good this season: cranberries
It’s a good thing the cranberry crop is coming in strong for 2013 as I seem to be harvesting more than my usual take at the market. These cranberries won’t live a long shelf-life around The Cookery. They’re juicing up a loaf of pumpkin bread which just came out of the oven and is headed […]