Strawberries are the first berries of the summer season and with the Mattituck Strawberry Festival around the corner, it is obvious why their presence is cause for celebration. Over the years we have celebrated the Mattituck Strawberry Festival featuring strawberry recipes from strawberry sangria to a strawberry salad with goat or feta cheese drizzled with balsamic reduction. […]
Celebrating the Strawberry Festival: Fluke Crudo with Cucumber, jalapeno and basil with Strawberry-Citrus Vinaigrette
June 5th, 2017 · No Comments · Agrotourism, Brooklyn, Brunch, Cocktail, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, DIY, Drinks & Cocktails, Entertaining, Events, Gardening, Gluten-free, Greenport Wedding, Holiday, Hostess gift, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, Nut allergy, nut-free, pescatarian, salad, Seafood, Side Dishes, Snack, Spring Recipes, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Travel, Travels, Wine
· No Comments · Agrotourism, Brooklyn, Brunch, Cocktail, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, DIY, Drinks & Cocktails, Entertaining, Events, Gardening, Gluten-free, Greenport Wedding, Holiday, Hostess gift, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, Nut allergy, nut-free, pescatarian, salad, Seafood, Side Dishes, Snack, Spring Recipes, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Travel, Travels, WineTags:appetizer·basil·Country View Farm Stand·crudo·cucumbers·fluke·fresh squeezed orange juice·jalapeno·lemon juice·Mattituck·Mattituck Fest·Mattituck Lions Club·Mattituck Strawberry Festival·north fork sea salt·Orient Star·Salad·sashimi strawberries·Summer appetizers
END BLANKOUT-->Celebrating the Strawberry Festival: Fluke Crudo with Cucumber, jalapeno and basil with Strawberry-Citrus Vinaigrette
June 5th, 2017 · No Comments · Agrotourism, Brooklyn, Brunch, Cocktail, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, DIY, Drinks & Cocktails, Entertaining, Events, Gardening, Gluten-free, Greenport Wedding, Holiday, Hostess gift, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, Nut allergy, nut-free, pescatarian, salad, Seafood, Side Dishes, Snack, Spring Recipes, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Travel, Travels, Wine
· No Comments · Agrotourism, Brooklyn, Brunch, Cocktail, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, DIY, Drinks & Cocktails, Entertaining, Events, Gardening, Gluten-free, Greenport Wedding, Holiday, Hostess gift, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, Nut allergy, nut-free, pescatarian, salad, Seafood, Side Dishes, Snack, Spring Recipes, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Travel, Travels, WineStrawberries are the first berries of the summer season and with the Mattituck Strawberry Festival around the corner, it is obvious why their presence is cause for celebration. Over the years we have celebrated the Mattituck Strawberry Festival featuring strawberry recipes from strawberry sangria to a strawberry salad with goat or feta cheese drizzled with balsamic reduction. […]
Tags:appetizer·basil·Country View Farm Stand·crudo·cucumbers·fluke·fresh squeezed orange juice·jalapeno·lemon juice·Mattituck·Mattituck Fest·Mattituck Lions Club·Mattituck Strawberry Festival·north fork sea salt·Orient Star·Salad·sashimi·strawberries·Summer appetizers
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November 23rd, 2016 · No Comments · Agrotourism, Allergies, Brooklyn, City Cooking, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Entertaining, Events, Fall Recipes, Gardening, Greenport, Holiday, Italian, Kosher, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Low-Calorie, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Queens, salad, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, the baking corner, Tips, Travel, Travels, Wine, Winter Recipes
· No Comments · Agrotourism, Allergies, Brooklyn, City Cooking, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Entertaining, Events, Fall Recipes, Gardening, Greenport, Holiday, Italian, Kosher, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Low-Calorie, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Queens, salad, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, the baking corner, Tips, Travel, Travels, Wine, Winter RecipesThanksgiving is my favorite holiday and because it embodies the essence our immigrant culture and lends itself to many wonderful interpretations. I have seen Thanksgiving meals with a Southern spin, Latin or Asian spice, as well as farm to table vegetarian renditions. However, my most memorable Thanksgiving dinner was my first, East coast Italian-American Thanksgiving at […]
Tags:antipasti·asparagus·baked clams·balsamic salad·basil·beets·black olives·bread·broccoli·brussel sprouts·carrots·cauliflower·celebration·chocolate trifle·Christmas·cream puffs·Dessert·dinner·garlic·green beans·green olives·Hanukkah·Holiday·holiday leftovers·holiday parties·Italian·italian food·italian-american·kalamata olives·Lasagna·Mozzarella·mushrooms·North Fork·North Fork cooking·pastries·prosciutto·Raphael Vineyard·Raphael Vineyards·red peppers·red wine·roasted eggplant·shrimp monachina·stuffed artichokes·stuffed mushrooms·Stuffing·sweet potato·tapenade·taste north fork·Thanksgiving·Thanksgiving Dinner·thanksgiving leftovers·thanksgiving side dishes·tomato·Turkey·turkey leftovers
END BLANKOUT-->Tomato sauce: Straight from the garden
August 28th, 2016 · No Comments · Agrotourism, Allergies, Brooklyn, Brunch, canning, Christmas, City Cooking, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Easter, Entertaining, Events, Gardening, Gluten-free, Greenport, Grilling, Holiday, Hostess gift, Italian, Kosher, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Low-Calorie, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, New Year's, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, pareve, Pasta, Preserves, Queens, Side Dishes, Snack, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Travel, Travels, Vegan, Vegetarian
· No Comments · Agrotourism, Allergies, Brooklyn, Brunch, canning, Christmas, City Cooking, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Easter, Entertaining, Events, Gardening, Gluten-free, Greenport, Grilling, Holiday, Hostess gift, Italian, Kosher, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Low-Calorie, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, New Year's, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, pareve, Pasta, Preserves, Queens, Side Dishes, Snack, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Travel, Travels, Vegan, VegetarianAnd on the seventh day; God made tomato sauce. Garden sauce on your favorite pasta for Meatless Monday. Recipe on www.seasonedfork.com
Tags:basil·canned tomatoes·carmelized onion·extra virgin olive oil·garlic·Oregano·red pepper flakes·sauce·sofritto·tomato
END BLANKOUT-->Lucy’s Garden Stuffed Shells with ricotta and spinach
August 14th, 2016 · No Comments · Agrotourism, Allergies, Brooklyn, Brunch, canning, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Entertaining, Events, Gardening, Greenport, Holiday, Hostess gift, Italian, Kosher, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Pasta, Queens, salad, Side Dishes, Summer, Summer Recipes, The baking corner, the baking corner, Tips, Travel, Travels, Vegetarian, Wine
· No Comments · Agrotourism, Allergies, Brooklyn, Brunch, canning, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Entertaining, Events, Gardening, Greenport, Holiday, Hostess gift, Italian, Kosher, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Pasta, Queens, salad, Side Dishes, Summer, Summer Recipes, The baking corner, the baking corner, Tips, Travel, Travels, Vegetarian, WineThe word for shell in Italian is conchglioni, and it’s no wonder that stuffed shells are an American favorite. Each shell is like a present; a little package filled with creamy, savory/salty cheese immersed the tangy backdrop of fresh garden tomatoes and herbs. I often write about my childhood neighbor, Mrs. Narducci. She and […]
Tags:basil·broccoli rabe·canned tomatoes·casserole·Eggs·fresh oregano·fresh thyme·pasta·plum tomatoes·rapini·ricotta·shallots·spinach·stuffed shells·tomato sauce
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August 4th, 2016 · No Comments · Agrotourism, Brooklyn, canning, Christmas, City Cooking, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Entertaining, Events, Fish, Gardening, Gluten-free, Gone fishing, Greenport, Holiday, Italian, leftovers, Lobster, Long Island Wine, Low-Calorie, Lunch, New Year's, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Pasta, pescatarian, Queens, salad, Scallops, Seafood, Soups & Bisques, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Travel, Wine, Winter Recipes
· No Comments · Agrotourism, Brooklyn, canning, Christmas, City Cooking, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Entertaining, Events, Fish, Gardening, Gluten-free, Gone fishing, Greenport, Holiday, Italian, leftovers, Lobster, Long Island Wine, Low-Calorie, Lunch, New Year's, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Pasta, pescatarian, Queens, salad, Scallops, Seafood, Soups & Bisques, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Travel, Wine, Winter RecipesZuppa Di Pesce. The perfect Summer seafood dish; Italian style. Recipe on www.seasonedfork.com
Tags:basil·butter·calamari·Chardonnay·cilantro·clams·crushed tomatoes·extra virgin olive oil·fresh parsley·garlic·Mussels·Raphael Vineyards·red pepper·shrimp·Southold Fish Market
END BLANKOUT-->Penne pasta with zucchini, ricotta and garden herbs
July 24th, 2016 · No Comments · Agrotourism, Allergies, Brooklyn, Brunch, City Cooking, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Entertaining, Events, Fall Recipes, Gardening, Gluten-free, Greenport, Grilling, Italian, Kosher, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Low-Calorie, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Pasta, Queens, salad, Side Dishes, Snack, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Vegetarian, Wine
· No Comments · Agrotourism, Allergies, Brooklyn, Brunch, City Cooking, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Entertaining, Events, Fall Recipes, Gardening, Gluten-free, Greenport, Grilling, Italian, Kosher, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Low-Calorie, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Pasta, Queens, salad, Side Dishes, Snack, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Vegetarian, WineMeatless Monday, Italian style with this classic “cucina povera” dish of zucchini with pasta, topped with ricotta cheese and paired with a glass of Pinot Gris from Laurel Lake Vineyards. Buon appetito! Recipe on www.seasonedfork.com
Tags:basil·Bruce's Cafe·Bruce's Cheese Emporium·Greenport Farmers Market·Italian dishes·Italy·local zucchini·north fork sea salt company·Olives and Branches·Parmesan cheese·Penne pasta·ricotta cheese·Sicily
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June 12th, 2016 · No Comments · Agrotourism, Allergies, Brooklyn, Brunch, City Cooking, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Easter, Entertaining, Events, Fall Recipes, Gardening, Greenport, Italian, Kosher, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Low-Calorie, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Pasta, Queens, Side Dishes, Snack, Spring Recipes, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Travel, Vegetarian, Wine
· No Comments · Agrotourism, Allergies, Brooklyn, Brunch, City Cooking, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Easter, Entertaining, Events, Fall Recipes, Gardening, Greenport, Italian, Kosher, leftovers, Long Island Wine, Low-Calorie, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, New York City, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Pasta, Queens, Side Dishes, Snack, Spring Recipes, Summer, Summer Recipes, Tips, Travel, Vegetarian, WineMeatless Monday farm stand dinner of zucchini, pasta, fresh basil and creamy ricotta.
Tags:basil·black pepper·Cucina povera·extra virgin olive oil·north fork sea salt co.·Parmesan cheese·Penne pasta·ricotta·Sicily·Zucchini
END BLANKOUT-->Meatless Monday: Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta and Marinara
December 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on Meatless Monday: Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta and Marinara · Allergies, Brooklyn, canning, Christmas, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Entertaining, Events, Fall Recipes, Gardening, Greenport, Hanukkah, Holiday, Italian, Kosher, Long Island Wine, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Pasta, the baking corner, Travel, Travels, Vegetarian, Wine, Winter Recipes
· Comments Off on Meatless Monday: Baked Gnocchi with Ricotta and Marinara · Allergies, Brooklyn, canning, Christmas, Columbus Day, Cooking Classes, Cuvee at The Greenporter Hotel, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Entertaining, Events, Fall Recipes, Gardening, Greenport, Hanukkah, Holiday, Italian, Kosher, Long Island Wine, Lunch, Meatless Mondays, North Fork, Nut allergy, nut-free, Pasta, the baking corner, Travel, Travels, Vegetarian, Wine, Winter RecipesBaked gnocchi with creamy ricotta cheese and your favorite red sauce for a perfect family meal. Recipe on www.seasonedfork.com
Tags:basil·broccoli rabe·Castello di Borghese·Gnocchi·green salad·Homemade Gnocchi·Italian·Italian dishes·italian food·marinara·Oregano·Parmesan cheese·pepper·Pinot Noir·ricotta cheese
END BLANKOUT-->Don’t Drink and Drive: Thai Basil and Lime Cordial Mocktail for the New Year!
December 29th, 2014 · No Comments · Allergies, Brunch, Cocktail, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Drinks & Cocktails, Entertaining, Gluten-free, Greenport, Holiday, Kosher, Low-Calorie, Lunch, New Year's, New York City, North Fork, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Tips, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter Recipes
· No Comments · Allergies, Brunch, Cocktail, Dietary Restrictions, Dinner, Drinks & Cocktails, Entertaining, Gluten-free, Greenport, Holiday, Kosher, Low-Calorie, Lunch, New Year's, New York City, North Fork, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Tips, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter RecipesWelcome in the New Year wide-eyed with this non-alcoholic mixer, Thai Basil and Lime Cordial Mocktail! Recipe on www.seasonedfork.com
Tags:basil·club soda·cordial·healthy·lime·mocktail·non-alcoholic·peppermint·sugar·thai basil·water
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