The chicken parmesan calzone made its mark on my life in college. I went to Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH. Probably unbeknownst to anyone reading this outside of New England. That aside, any student or alumni will be able to speak of their legendary calzones. I’m not sure I can articulate what makes them…
Appetizers
How to Build the Perfect Charcuterie Board An assortment of our favorite meats and cheeses for the perfect charcuterie board.
You’re obsessed with cheese boards; I’m obsessed with cheese boards. I know it and you know it. But what makes the perfect charcuterie board? As self-proclaimed charcuterie connoisseurs, Patty and I worked on building a well-rounded cheese board for every occasion. Or if you’re like us, you can make a meal out of it (which…
Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe Grilled chicken served with a tangy, Argentinian herb-based sauce made with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and spices.
Grilled chicken kebabs with chimichurri sauce are on fleek. If you’ve never tried chimichurri sauce, it’s an absolute game changer in the realm of sauces. Essentially, chimichurri is a tangy, Argentinian herb-based sauce made with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and spices. You’ll find several steak and chimichurri recipes if you scour the internet,…
Tequila (Pilsner) Lime Chicken Wings Recipe Tequila lime chicken wings with a twist—pilsner aged in tequila barrels.
This post is sponsored by Barrel House Z. If you’re reading this, I’ve lied to you already…sort of. With football season just around the corner, it’s time to grill up your favorite tailgating chicken wings. I for one know I am. One of my favorite local Boston area breweries recently approached me about collaborating on…
Baked Oysters with Prosciutto and Hollandaise Sauce Recipe Baked oysters with crispy prosciutto, sauteed spinach, and delicious hollandaise sauce.
Fresh shucked oysters is one of my absolute favorite apps, entrees, lunch, dinner, you name it. I’ve certainly been spoiled growing up in New England, with some of the freshest seafood around. All I need is a little hot sauce and I’m set. Buck a shuck? Yeah I’ll eat three dozen easy. Who’s with me? For this past…
Mussels in Spicy Red Arrabbiata Sauce Mussels steamed in a spicy red sauce with fresh parsley and garlic.
I can’t think of any cuisine better suited for Summer than fresh seafood. Sure, seafood is great in the dead of winter, but there is something so refreshing about sitting outside with a crisp beer and the catch of the day. Maybe it’s a personal association—but I just think seafood tastes better in the Summer….
Steamed Clams in Creamy Ale Sauce Recipe Mussels steamed with cream, beer, garlic, and herbs. It's as simple as that.
These are the best steamers/clams I’ve ever had. Seriously. Buttery, garlicky, spicy, clams. YES, YES, MORE YES. Steamed clams in creamy ale sauce is a variation of my mothers recipe for mussels. Every Summer she makes mussels in a creamy white wine sauce with fresh herbs and we make a meal out of it, because why…
Crispy Baked Honey Buffalo Wings Recipe These wings are equal parts sweet and spicy. Made with honey and buffalo sauce and baked in the oven until crispy.
WING ME. Crispy baked honey buffalo wings are sweet, spicy, and ready for game day. Better yet, these wings will please both teams—slightly spicy, but sweet enough to serve as a mild buffalo wing. This past summer, my good friend’s dad challenged me to come up with the perfect honey buffalo wing sauce. We were down on the…
Baked Craft Beer Fries Recipe Hand cut, baked fries soaked in a strong IPA or ale before baking.
French fries don’t need to be fried; in fact they are just as good baked and a much healthier alternative. Beer and fries are a match made in heaven. Beer and anything is heaven (I’m a bit of a craft beer nerd). A few years ago I found a recipe for oven baked fries that were soaked in…
Beer Steamed Mussels Recipe Why steam mussels in wine when you can steam them in your favorite beer?
Beer mussels. Not to be confused with beer muscles, however these mussels may give you beer muscles. You follow? Steamed mussels are the perfect summer app or entrée. You could share this or keep it all to yourself. The best part? Ale mussels are super simple. Cooking mussels may sound intimidating, but the prep takes longer…
Buffalo Chicken Rangoons Recipe A twist on the classic crab rangoon. Buffalo chicken and cream cheese fried together in a crispy golden won ton.
BUFFALO CHICKEN. Need I say more? I think I’ve successfully subjected my entire family to buffalo chicken rangoons at this point. I have forced buffalo chicken upon everyone whether they like it or not. Family gatherings, Super Bowls, and vacations. The good news is everyone has liked it – even the skeptics. Buffalo chicken rangoons…
Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers Recipe Easy and delicious grilled pesto shrimp skewers loaded with pesto sauce, garlic, and fresh lemon juice.
I am obsessed with pesto. Now that I’ve gotten that off of my chest, grilled pesto shrimp is a real crowd pleaser. Great as an easy app for a large crowd or quick dinner. I tend to simplify a lot of my recipes—you could make your own pesto from scratch, but for this, I usually buy a jar…
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Recipe Scallops seared in a cast iron skillet with a lemon and herb butter sauce.
Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter is my favorite way to eat scallops. Cooked in a cast iron skillet right on the grill or stovetop. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet I highly recommend you pick one up. Cast iron is inexpensive and it can be used on the grill, stove, or in the oven….
Tomatillo Verde Sauce & Cheese Dip Recipe Tomatillo verde sauce & cheese dip is the perfect Cinco de Mayo party recipe.
My wife worked at a local Mexican restaurant while she was in college and we recently had an appetizer there that was cheesy and delicious. It also had this spicy tomatillo sauce along the sides that another restaurant called salsa verde. Tomatillo verde sauce & cheese dip uses that spiciness of the tomatillo sauce and the…
Ultimate Guacamole Recipe Authentic guacamole with a subtle spicy kick and a profound lime twist.
Patty and I are obsessed with the Guacamole at a Mexican restaurant in Boston called Papagayo. Yes, it’s “wicked good.” We analyze it every time we go to try to come up with something that tastes just as fresh and authentic. The waiters make it table side at lightning speed, so we have picked up…
