Perfect Classic Glazed Meatloaf
Classic doesn’t have to mean boring. Perfect meatloaf should be tender, juicy and packed with savory flavor. Extra points if it’s brushed with a ...
09-10-2019 22:01
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Red Curry Chicken Meatballs
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27-08-2019 21:57
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Half-Baked / No-Bake Blackberry-Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake
We call this “half-baked” instead of “no-bake” cheesecake, because the Graham cracker crust gets a few minutes in the oven, but the filling is...
07-08-2019 21:52
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Roasted Beet and Whipped Feta Tart
This simple, elegant tart has a layer of creamy whipped feta cheese topped with lightly marinated roasted beets. A puff pastry shell makes it a breez...
01-08-2019 21:53
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Summer Stuffed Shells with Creamy Fontina Sauce
Baked stuffed shells filled with a delicious mix of Swiss chard, fresh basil and ricotta cheese, nestled under a blanket of bubbling, creamy fontina ...
04-06-2019 21:54
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Sticky Lemongrass Chicken Thighs with Black Rice Salad
Sticky Lemongrass Chicken Thighs are marinated in our favorite Thai flavors, then roasted until golden brown and delicious. We serve them on top of a...
21-05-2019 21:55
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Aviation Cocktail with Homemade Violet Syrup
We give the classic Aviation Cocktail a modern twist with our own homemade Violet Syrup. A mix of gin, lemon juice, violet syrup and maraschino cherr...
07-05-2019 21:55
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Nettle, Leek and Potato Soup with Garlic-Brown Butter Crouto
Healthy but not abstemious, our Nettle, Leek and Potato Soup bursts with Spring flavors. You can keep it vegan, but a swirl of rich crčme fraîche and...
29-04-2019 22:00
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Blood Orange and Hibiscus Curd Tart with a Gingersnap Crust
Our ruby-hued blood orange and hibiscus curd makes a delicious and luscious filling for this beautiful seasonal tart. The crust is made from crushed ...
08-04-2019 22:00
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Ultra-Smooth Hummus with Miso and Charred Scallions
This ultra-smooth hummus is worlds away from the packaged stuff. It’s as fluffy and creamy as buttercream, with a lemony tang and a deep umami hit ...
25-03-2019 21:59
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Best Blondies Ever (with Brown Butter, Bourbon & Butter
No longer the boring cousin of the brownie, these blondies are packed with tons of flavor from brown butter, toasted hazelnuts, chocolate chunks, but...
11-03-2019 21:57
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Pomegranate Glazed Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel & Le
Just because a recipe uses fruit, it doesn’t have to be fruity. A tangy pomegranate glaze gives this salmon a delightful balance of sweetness and a...
04-03-2019 21:57
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Mustard and Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash stuffed with Farro
Opposites attract in most walks of life, and recipes are no exception. Our favorite dishes are flavored with a careful balance of sweetness and spice...
25-02-2019 21:57
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Everything-Seasoned Gougčres with Scallion-Cream Cheese Fill
When you want the flavors of an everything scallion-cheese bagel without all that doughy heaviness, gougčres are your new best friend. They’re cris...
11-02-2019 21:56
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The Notorious F.I.G. – a Fig and Rye Valentine’s
A beautiful, balanced and sophisticated cocktail that pairs rye whiskey, Campari and sweet fig jam. Fresh lemon juice and lemon bitters add a bright,...
04-02-2019 21:56
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Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian-style Roasted Chicken)
Our version of Pollo a la Brasa (a classic Peruvian chicken dish) makes a fantastic weeknight dinner. We marinate chicken thighs in garlic, soy sauce...
29-01-2019 21:54
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Tofu and Charred Broccoli Bowls with Kimchi?Miso Dressing
Our version of a Buddha Bowl showcases two main ingredients ? charred broccoli and spicy baked tofu. For crunch we add shredded carrots and red cabba...
21-01-2019 21:55
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Creamy Mushroom Soup with Black Rice
Delectable, creamy winter soup created from a blend of mushrooms, herbs, and wild rice — this is our choice for an easy and healthy vegetarian or e...
14-01-2019 21:57
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Ultimate English Toffee
It’s Christmas, so it’s time for toffee! English toffee, that is, made the proper, scientific way, and coated with either milk chocolate and almo...
26-12-2018 21:54
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Spiced Rosemary Old-Fashioned
As the weather turns chilly, we want a cocktail that will warm our cockles, and this Spiced Rosemary Old Fashioned is the perfect drink to take us st...
22-10-2018 21:53
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A Very Spirited Advent Calendar
Don’t want the same old miserly chocolate slabs in your advent calendar this year" Don’t worry, our pals at Heritage Distilling have you covered. ...
18-10-2018 21:56
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Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad
A simple, healthy Thai shrimp salad with an authentic sour-savory-spicy-sweet combination of fresh lime juice, fish sauce and chili paste, showered ...
06-09-2018 21:54
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Easy Creamed Corn with Basil
Easy Creamed Corn with Basil is a summer staple in our house. These sweet kernels are just barely simmered in a sauce made from silky mascarpone chee...
27-08-2018 21:56
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The Monarch: A Brown-Sugar Bourbon Cocktail with Thyme and L
Inspired by the sweet nectar of summer flowers, we created a cocktail in partnership with Heritage Distilling’s Brown Sugar Bourbon, combining its...
20-08-2018 21:52
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The French Tart – Grapefruit and Rosemary Cocktail
This vodka, grapefruit and rosemary cocktail is tarted up with St Germain elderflower liqueur and has a refreshing, herby taste perfect for cocktail ...
16-07-2018 21:55
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Herbed Potato Salad
Everyone has a favorite summertime potato salad recipe, and here’s ours: infused with Dijon mustard, tart white wine vinegar, and plenty of chives,...
09-07-2018 21:54
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Basil Green Goddess Grilled Chicken with Red Onions
Give chicken thighs or breasts a long marinade in Green Goddess dressing, and char them to perfection on the grill along with sweet red onions. Then ...
02-07-2018 21:52
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Strawberry Lemon Curd
Strawberry Lemon Curd: A balanced spread, not too sweet, not too tart, that lets all the fruit shine through.
Getting a reputation can be a mixed bl...
20-06-2018 21:52
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Kimchi Pimento Cheese
Pimento cheese doesn’t have to be eaten in a sandwich – and neither does it need to contain pimento. Say what"! Before you flay us alive for our ...
11-06-2018 22:00
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Kimchi Pimento Cheese Patty Melts
A classic American sandwich, with a twist: Kimchi Pimento Cheese Patty Melt. It’s a thin burger topped with caramelized onions, served on griddled ...
11-06-2018 22:00
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Nettle Risotto with Green Garlic and Taleggio
Stinging nettles aren’t just for stumbling into with painful consequences. We’ll show you how to use the leaves safely to make a delicious and su...
01-06-2018 21:53
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Summer Berry Tart with Lemon Mascarpone Cream
This Summer Berry Tart with Lemon Mascarpone Cream is supermodel gorgeous, rich and creamy, balanced by the bright citrusy flavor of lemon curd. And ...
22-05-2018 21:52
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Easy Home-made Kimchi
Kimchi is an essential staple in Korean (and Korean-style) dishes, and we always h...
14-05-2018 21:55
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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Roasted Tomatoes, Burrata and
Our friends at Mullan Road Cellars wanted us to put together a recipe that would pair beautifully with their red wine blend. Fortunately, we had just...
07-05-2018 21:55
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Sesame Noodles with Crispy Baked Tofu
Revenge doesn’t have to be the only dish best served cold. We combine crispy baked tofu cubes with cold noodles in a spicy sesame – peanut sauce ...
30-04-2018 22:00
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Brown Butter Ramps and Oyster Mushrooms on Ricotta Crostini
Ramps (wild leeks) have a sweet, garlicky flavor that pairs beautifully with brown butter and caramelized oyster mushrooms. We pile this on top of to...
24-04-2018 21:54
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Nerds Road Trip from New York to Florida
We took a couple of weeks vacation to get out of cold and snowy New York, and drove down through the Carolinas and Georgia to spend a week in sunny s...
19-04-2018 21:53
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Classic Stone Soup
A tasty, hearty, and yet simple and no-frills soup, created with nothing more than a carefully-selected local stone and water.
On the blog we get a lo...
01-04-2018 21:58
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Creamy Tomato Soup with Roasted Garlic Cheesy Toast
Our weeknight-friendly Creamy Tomato Soup is a favorite of kids and adults alike. Canned and sun-dried tomatoes give it loads of flavor, along with f...
21-03-2018 21:58
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British Bourbon Chocolate Biscuits with Three Buttercream Fi
Classic British chocolate teatime biscuits, with a traditional chocolate cream filling and two bonus fillings – whipped peanut butter, and matcha gr...
15-03-2018 21:58
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Crispy Falafel with Homemade Pita and Lemon-Garlic Tahini Sa
Falafel – crispy fried nuggets of ground chickpeas, flavored with herbs and spices – are an essential Middle Eastern dish. Serve them as a meze a...
05-03-2018 21:54
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Homemade Pita Bread
Perfect pita pockets served fresh out of the oven, using a combination of white and wholewheat flour to create just the right chewy texture. Use them...
05-03-2018 21:54
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Tahini Sauce With Lemon and Garlic
Silky smooth and packed with flavor, Tahini Sauce with Lemon and Garlic is absolutely essential on falafel but delicious on so much else. It’s brig...
05-03-2018 21:54
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French Onion Soup with Garlic Butter Croutons
Unapologetically rich, boozy and indulgent, French Onion Soup asks nothing of you but time, but gives back a thousandfold in flavor, warmth and comfo...
24-02-2018 21:51
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Arepas with Pulled BBQ Chicken, Cheddar, Pickled Onions and
Crispy on the outside, pillowy and creamy in the middle, Arepas make the best sandwich ever, with easy BBQ Chicken, shredded Cheddar cheese, pickled R...
12-02-2018 21:55
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Roll in the Hay: A Valentine’s Day Cocktail with Vodka
In need of a little pizzazz to brighten your February" Why not celebrate with our Valentine’s Day cocktail, Roll in the Hay: a sophisticated combina...
05-02-2018 21:55
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Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket with Cheddar-Stout Dip
You’ve had pigs in a blanket, but have you taken them to the next level" Have you baked them with a pretzel crust and dipped them in a creamy chedda...
29-01-2018 21:52
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Warm Cheddar & Stout Dip
A good beer isn’t only the perfect liquid accompaniment for warm snacky finger-food; it also adds a rich, malty note to a tasty cheese dip that we s...
29-01-2018 21:52
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Melt-in-your-mouth Bourbon-Honey Glazed Ribs
You don’t have to be a grill master to make perfect bourbon honey glazed ribs because there is an easy, no-fuss technique that works every single t...
22-01-2018 21:57
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Japanese-style Chicken (or Turkey) Meatballs (Tsukune)
These Japanese-style chicken meatball skewers, called Tsukune, are grilled to a deep golden brown and brushed with a sweet soy glaze. Great for game d...
15-01-2018 21:57
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Sausage, White Bean and Escarole Soup
The classic combination of spicy sausage, creamy white cannellini beans and bright escarole has never been so satisfying. We go heavy on the garlic an...
08-01-2018 21:59
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