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Pizza
I have been making pizzas at home (and in Italy on my Foodie Tours) for years and would like to share my recipe for a thin “cracker style” crust and my simple to make pizza sauce. I will also share some tips for successful pizza making and recommend some of my favorite tools that I use when making pizzas at home.
Grilled Thai Beef Salad
This Thai Beef Salad was one of the first Thai dishes I learned as a young cook. The combination of these key “Thai” ingredients culminates in a truly amazing taste sensation.
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon (or Boeuf Bourguignon) is a thick, rich French beef stew made with lots of red wine, aromatics like carrots, onions and garlic and garnished with small pearl onions and mushrooms. Traditionally it is cooked in a large Dutch oven, but in this post, I will show you how to cook it long and slow in a multi-cooker, crock pot or instant pot.
Corn and Lobster Chowder
Chowders, of course, are quintessential New England. Maine is especially known for its clam, fish and seafood chowders. Lobster and corn combine to create an exceptional chowder that is creamy, rich and hearty.
Spicy Cucumber Salad with Roasted Peanuts
This is a refreshing and simple salad to make. It is made with a few unique ingredients: fish sauce and palm sugar, which are available online or at your local Asian market.
Growing Figs
I have been actively growing figs in Maine for the past 3 years. I have over 100 fig trees with over 25 varieties. Join me on a tour of my greenhouse and learn about propagating figs.
Papaya-Kahlúa Colada
Mary Jo and I used to stop at the fresh fruit market in Aruba on the way home from work to pick up a few Caribbean papayas for this refreshing island drink. It’s a great drink for a hot summer day or to start off a Caribbean themed party and the Kahlúa elevates a traditional Pina Colada to a new level.
