Homemade Garam Masala
Making Garam Masala: Photo by Doug Young When a recipe calls for Garam Masala, do not be tempted to reach for the Curry Powder. Garam means "hot" and masala refers to a blend of spices. Curry …
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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 …
12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Nothing says Happy Holidays like gingerbread cookies. Whether you are baking cookies or making a gingerbread house, I suggest baking the cookies on one day, and icing and decorating the next day; with …
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12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Glaze
I enjoy the flavor and scent of pumpkin throughout the Fall and well into winter. The spice in the cookies also says Christmas along the maple in the icing sprinkled with nuts. Enjoy them on a …
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What’s on the Farm Stand: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi with Seared Radicchio
By Contributing Editor, Olivia Birchmier The Harvest season brings a classic favorite to local farm stands and kitchens: pumpkin. While there are many traditional ways to use pumpkin in …
Meatless Monday: Baked Acorn Squash Tagine
There is something about the meaty texture of squashes that have been oven roasted that satisfy winter cravings for something hearty and substantial without being heavy. Acorn squash can easily be …
Overnight Oat cereal: Carrot Cake for Breakfast
Every year I try to focus on a new cooking technique or style to bring greater variety to our customers at the hotel and restaurant, and last winter I decided to go raw. I spent two weeks eating …
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Herbed Quark Spaetzle
Quark makes these little herbed, cheesy dumplings perfectly light. Spaetzle is easier to make than you'd realize--even without a dedicated spaetzle maker, as long as you have a colander, you're set to …
A Partridge in a Wine-Poached Pear and Almond Rugelach Tree: Kicking off 12 Days of Cookies
By Shannon Voelkel It's hard to believe that there are only 12 days left until Christmas. The momentum of the holiday season always seems like sledding down a hill to me--from afar, the descent …
