Trimmer Tuesday: Winter Kale Salad
Every year I really enjoy holiday feasts and parties until I can no longer sit comfortably in my party clothes. It is difficut to get back in line after the holidays because I have trained my …
Meatless Monday: Tortelli di Zucca
The simplicity of Northern Italian flavors are perfect for anyone living in Long Island Wine Country or any agricultural region where fresh ingredients are always on hand. On the North Fork we have …
Italian Quince Chutney-Mostarda Mantovana
I am a big fan of "conserving" the bounty of the season to be able to enjoy it year round. During the summers I pick the raspberries that grow just off our terrace and make jam. Towards the end of …
Meatless Monday: Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta and Marinara
With Editorial Assistant, Erica Zollo Nothing brings people together more than cooking and eating together. Some of my best memories are from moments in the kitchen, cooking with friends, family …
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Northern Italian-inspired Christmas Eve Dinner
Your Christmas Eve menu can cover many bases if you plan it correctly. With the right dishes you can honor some tradition yet also include the vegetarians, the gluten-free along with the gourmands. …
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Winter Endive and Citrus Salad with Beets
On the North Fork, like in many parts of Europe, you can find different types of chicory for winter salads. Most chicory is bitter which is why lovers of these leaves look forward to eating them. If …
Winter fruit salad for the Holidays
A fruit salad in winter is the perfect grand finale to some of the season's heavier meals. Grapes, apples, plums and pears along with mandarins, ruby grapefruit, blood oranges and pomegranates are …
12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Amaretti Cookies, Gluten and Dairy-Free
With Christmas Eve rushing it's way in, some of you might be thinking about recipes to wow your guests while still trying to keep things light. These cookies originate in the Northern Italian region …
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12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Vegan and Gluten-Free Peppermint Bark Cookies
By Holland Koehler, Contributing Editor This recipe blends together two of my favorite holiday treats: thin mint cookies and peppermint bark. Growing up, my mother worked in the elementary …
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