Jump to Recipe → If duck confit sounds intimidating, I’m here to tell you it’s one of the most forgiving techniques in French cooking. This ancient preservation method transforms humble duck legs into something transcendent: meat so tender it falls off the bone, skin crisped to shattering perfection, all finished with a glossy cherry-port reduction […]
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Authentic New England Clam Chowder with Salt Pork
There are some foods that transcend mere sustenance and become part of your identity. For New Englanders, clam chowder isn’t just soup—it’s an essential food group. Right up there with lobster rolls and cranberry bogs, a steaming bowl of creamy clam chowder is woven into the fabric of life along the coast…
Homemade Chicken Escarole Soup with Bone Broth
This deeply flavored chicken soup begins with a dutch-oven roasted chicken that becomes both the star ingredient and the foundation for a rich homemade stock…
Savory Mushroom Wild Rice: A Restaurant-Quality Side Dish Made Easy
With earthy baby portobello mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a rich sherry wine sauce, this dish delivers the kind of deep, complex flavors you’d expect from a high-end restaurant—all from the comfort of your own kitchen…
Mulled Port Poached Pears with Cinnamon & Star Anise
Imagine tender, wine-soaked pears bathed in a glossy ruby syrup infused with cinnamon, star anise, and a surprising hint of curry…
Savory Beef & Mushroom Gravy with Sherry (Gluten-Free)
There’s nothing quite like homemade gravy to elevate a meal from good to absolutely unforgettable…
New England-Style Pot Roast with Apple Cider and Root Vegetables
Jump to Recipe → There’s something magical about a pot roast that fills your home with the kind of warmth that makes everyone gravitate toward the kitchen. This New England-style pot roast is a loving variation on a recipe my mother often made when I was growing up, with a few creative twists that make […]
Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans with Chili Crisp
This is a spicy and slightly more savory take on the classic spiced pecan recipe…
New England Tiramisu
This delightful maple tiramisu recipe puts a cozy New England twist on the classic Italian dessert…
Millie’s Shortbread Cookies
Some recipes are just instructions. Others are time machines…
