Hot and Spicy Chili

Fixing up a spicy chili recipe is one of our favorite things to do on Saturday or Sunday afternoons in the fall. Watching college or pro football with a bowl of chili with all of the fixin’s and a cold Read More …

Arroz al horno (Baked Rice)

This recipe is typical of home-cooking in the Marina Alta comarca in Alicante province–although you find slightly different versions all over Levante. Baked Rice It’s also sometimes called arroz passejat, meaning rice that has gone for a walk–because it was Read More …

Capt Len Tawes Clam Chowder

Contributed by Elizabeth Hall – “My grandfather always made clam chowder at our house when I was a child. He learned his recipe in Bath, Maine in the winter of 1884 while he was waiting for his schooner to be Read More …

Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Boo-schetta

Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of these “red-veined eyeball” toasts. The great thing about the boo-schetta is that a platter full of them not only looks eerie but also tastes delicious?a claim you can?t always make Read More …

Fresh Caprese Vegetable Kabobs

This is a beautiful appetizer dish or side dish. It’s great for potlucks and it always gets lots of compliments. The key is to use the freshest of ingredients. I buy the fresh basil and tomatoes from my farmer’s market Read More …

Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Dip

It does not get any simpler than this. Add ingredients and mix in a food processor. If you do not own a food processor, you could chop up the sun-dried tomatoes into very small pieces with a knife and add Read More …

BLT Bites

These are like taking a little bite of summer. The flavors blend so well and taste great. They never stand a chance at picnics or potlucks. They always are gone before the meal begins. Quantities and ingredients may be adapted Read More …

Garlicky Lemon Scallops

This is a terrific way to fix ocean scallops! Simple treatment is always best with fine seafood, and this recipe really lets the flavor and texture of the scallops shine through. Served over brown rice with arugula, mushroom, strawberry and Read More …