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Strawberry Basil Margarita
The Barrows House Inn & Restaurant, Dorset INGREDIENTS 1 strawberry 2 basil leaves Juice of half a lemon Juice of half a lime Splash agave syrup 1½ oz Hornitos Reposado tequila ¼ oz Cointreau In a shaker, muddle together the strawberry and basil. Fill the shaker halfway with ice, then add remaining ingredients. Shake for […]
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Hummus Salad Dressing
1/3 cup hummus, preferably Earth Sky Time’s Hummus Zest and juice of 1 lemon 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, marjoram, rosemary, & thyme mixed, or your favorite combination) 2 or 3 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Salt & pepper to taste. Place […]
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Vermont Cheddar Street Corn
6 ears of Dutton Farm corn 1 clove garlic, finely minced Zest of 1 lime Juice of 1 lime ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon sour cream ½ cup chopped parsley Salt & pepper to taste ½ cup finely shredded sharp Vermont cheddar cheese Remove corn husks and silk. Place […]
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Grilled Potato Salad with Crispy Pancetta
4 medium baking potatoes, about 3 pounds, scrubbed & dried 2 tablespoons + ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon + ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 4 ounces Prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced 2 eggs, hard boiled* 4 scallions ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon […]
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Runamok Maple-Marinated Grilled Chicken
½ cup Runamok Barrel-Aged maple syrup ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ cup lemon juice (juice from two lemons) ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs High-heat oil, such as grapeseed or canola, for grilling ¼ cup tomato […]
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Bloody Delicious
There is something about this combination that sums up Vermont dining at its best: artisanal bread and cheese, locally distilled vodka, fresh tomato with herbs and spices, all served in one tantalizing glass…
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We Love It Cheesy
Some have referred to Vermont as the Napa Valley of cheese – there are cheeses here that rival those from around the world. There is something about the air, the water, the grass, and the artisan’s passion that allows an independent farm to create world class products on a small scale…
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Eggs
Have you ever experienced the rich, clean, and creamy flavor of an egg a day or two after it appeared in the nest, from a hen that ranged freely in her yard and scratched up her own food? A farm-fresh egg can vary in size, and has a higher nutritional value than a supermarket egg. The shells often range in color from snowy white to pale blue, or pink, to dark brown – and any shade in between….
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Mom’s Latkes
The best-known Hanukkah food is potato pancakes, called latkes. My mother made her latkes with unpeeled potatoes, saving a lot of time and effort in the preparation. Running the potatoes through the rinse cycle in an empty dishwasher is…
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Gingerbread Cookies
In many homes, the winter holiday season begins when Christmas trees come inside and wreaths are hung outside. In my house, the smell of gingerbread cookies baking is the true indicator of Christmas. I’ve been baking this family recipe since I was seven – in fact, it was the first thing I cooked by myself…
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Holiday Eggnog Recipes
There are two kinds of people: those who love eggnog and those who loathe it. I was a loather. Having only had the kind from the supermarket, I found it gluey, overly sweet, and artificially flavored. The unscientific poll that I ran on social media showed that a majority like eggnog, but few have ever had it homemade. I decided to try making it from scratch to see if it was palatable…
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All American Pie
On the fourth of July in Wardsboro the local ladies bake pies for sale as part of the parade and celebration. These pies are so popular you have to get there early to have a chance of buying one.