Are you looking for a brightly colored and easy to prepare soup that is seasonally inspired and also packed with tons of flavor? Consider this mostly pantry-based and highly comforting vegan soup! Bursting with a vibrant orange color, this creamy soup is the ideal starter course or the perfect stand […]
Lunch
Mushroom Chicken Piccata with Creamy Garlic Risotto
This mushroom chicken piccata develops lots of complex flavors right from the beginning. The sautéed chicken absorbs the butter and olive oil imparting a golden color and toasty flavor. The mushrooms add an element of earthiness and texture while the white wine and lemon juice work together to brighten up […]
Artichoke and Bacon Summer Salad
Summertime is just perfect for enjoying a light and flavorful salad. Ours starts off with bowtie pasta that’s tossed with salty black olives, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and delicious artichoke hearts. The easy vinaigrette contains a sweet and spicy blend of ingredients that ties everything together and makes this the […]
Beer Battered Cod Dog Rolls with J.O. Spice
Our travels to St. Michaels served as an inspiration to this new and original recipe; cod dog rolls. Starting with fresh cod from our favorite local fish market, we set out to create our own version of beer battered cod. Much like the one we enjoyed on our travels, this […]
Farfalle with Brussels Sprouts and Red Onion
This light and flavorful pasta dish is perfect for welcoming Spring! The steamed Brussels sprouts retain their bright green color and they are paired with sweetly sautéed red onion making them both the stars of this tasty dish. Brussels sprouts are high in potassium and Vitamin C making them a […]
Tomato and Artichoke Weeknight Chicken
The vote is in and the winner is “easy weeknight meal!” Thanks to all who weighed in on our Facebook page this past week. We ended up doing a few different versions of the recipe you see here and tweaking it just a little to allow for the most flavor […]
Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Bowl
This week we’re presenting a super colorful, protein rich quinoa bowl that is brimming with nutritious roasted veggies and spicy garbanzo beans. The mild yet salty feta on top helps to bring the whole bowl together. Should you decide to omit the feta cheese, this dish easily goes from vegetarian […]
Open Faced Genoa Salami and Provolone Sandwiches
These open faced sandwiches start with an amazing slice of freshly baked Roasted Garlic and Herb Focaccia bread purchased from Sift. This bakery was referenced in our most recent travel blog to Mystic, CT. The focaccia bread makes for an excellent quality sandwich due to its wonderful soft and chewy […]
Holiday Appetizer – Shrimp with Coconut Thai Dipping Sauce
This week we’re back in Mystic again with a recipe featuring the delicious Coconut and Thai Blend from The Spice and Tea Exchange. Containing coconut flakes, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, this blend lends itself perfectly to being incorporated into a creamy dipping sauce. Pairing the dip with coconut encrusted shrimp, this […]
Roast Beef on Multigrain with a smear of Habanero Raspberry Jam
Food and Travel – Special Blog Post Our travel blog takes you to the quaint coastal town of Mystic, CT, home of Sift Bake Shop, Extra Virgin Oil Store , Sticky Situations, The Spice and Tea Exchange, The Kitch, and many more! Sift Bake Shop, spearheaded by Adam Young, winner of […]