Maggie’s Menu: The Potato Thing

Posted by magpie
On March 29, 2016

Message from Maggie: This is one of my mother in-laws recipes. I found it a bit intimidating since there are not exact amounts. I promise you it is forgiving and easy! We made this together the day before Easter as a side for our holiday dinner. Its even better the next day! Ingredients: 2 small […]

Maggie’s Menu: Rack of Lamb

Posted by magpie
On March 26, 2016

Message from Maggie: I hosted my in-laws for Easter this year. This recipe came from my sister in law and has become a favorite. Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 racks of lamb (Note: I like […]

Maggie’s Menu: BBQ Short Ribs

Posted by magpie
On March 24, 2016

Message from Maggie: This is one of my father in laws favorite meals and since he will be with us tomorrow I made this for his birthday dinner. I plan to serve this along side green beans, risotto, a big salad, and a peach pie for dessert. Note: You can make this a day in […]

Maggie’s Menu: Strawberry Short Cake

Posted by magpie
On March 12, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend is my husbands 30th birthday- and because its tradition I made strawberry short cake. I had a difficult time landing on a recipe but used this one from Chocolatey Moose. Ingredients: Sponge Cake 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar […]

Maggie’s Menu: Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by magpie
On March 5, 2016

Message from Maggie: We have visitors this weekend so I made a treat to have around the house. I decided to make these bite size chocolate chip cookies which are sure to please! Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated […]

Maggie’s Menu: Meyer Lemon Bars

Posted by magpie
On March 4, 2016

Message from Maggie: My mom and dad are coming to visit this weekend. My mom’s favorite treat is meyer lemon bars so I whipped up a batch in advance of her arrival using Ina Garten’s recipe . Ingredients: Crust: 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups flour 1/8 teaspoon […]

Maggie’s Menu: Recipe of the Week: Tomato Onion Relish covered Fish

Posted by magpie
On March 2, 2016

Message from Maggie: This recipe is one of my mother in laws. She likes to use this to cover fresh grilled scallops when we are in Martha’s Vineyard. It can also be used on any white fish. Here I served the relish on grilled scallops with my risotto, spiralized carrots and yellow squash, and a simple […]

Maggie’s Menu: Spicy Sausage Vodka Sauce

Posted by magpie
On February 22, 2016

Message from Maggie: We had a friend swing through town for Sunday dinner. My husband is Italian and asked for a what his family called Sunday gravy. Rather than a bolognese, I made this spicy sausage vodka sauce. This was a take on Emeril’s recipe with a few substitutions. Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti (I […]

Maggie’s Menu: Chicken and Vegetable Un-Fried Rice

Posted by magpie
On February 21, 2016

Message from Maggie: I altered last week’s recipe of the week by swapping beef for chicken, lo mein for brown rice, and broccoli for snap peas for this take on an Asian-inspired chicken and vegetables dish. Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb thin chicken breasts 2 teaspoons of hot sesame oil […]

Maggie’s Menu: Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Posted by magpie
On February 18, 2016

Message from Maggie: This is an easy and delicious side with beef or fish. Ingredients: 1 pound brussel sprouts 4 T. Olive oil 1 shallot, chopped Salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: Depending on size, half or quarter the brussel spouts. Add olive oil to a large skillet. Maggie’s Must Have: My favorite pan is […]

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