Make: Number Cakes

Posted by magpie
On March 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend with my parents in town we celebrated my husbands 30th birthday. My sweet niece and I made these fun number cakes to celebrate. Instructions: Determine the numbers you need. Use the icon below to determine what combo and type of cakes to make. Make the cakes and let them cook. […]

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 […]

Must Haves: An ode to Penzey’s Spices

Posted by magpie
On February 25, 2016

Message from Maggie: There is nothing easier than tacos on a week night. For a healthier way to do to enjoy tacos, I like to buy 93/7 lean ground beef and brown it in olive oil. My secret to this recipe, and many others, is the edition of Penzey’s spices. In this case I use […]

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 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Recipe of the Week: Winter Stew

Posted by magpie
On February 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: I made a hearty stew during snowzilla- DC’s big snowstorm a few weeks ago. This weekend called for record low temperatures so I made another rendition. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 lbs beef stew meat 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt fresh ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Styling a Charcuterie + Cheese Board

Posted by magpie
On February 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: One of the most delicious and easy appetizers I like to make is a charcuterie and cheese board. Depending on the size of your party and what you have planned on the menu later that evening, you can make this as filling or as light as you like. Directions + Recommended Ingredients: Start […]