One of the pleasures of small town living is you get to know people by their recipes. If you need a lead on the best rum balls, the most festive apple pies, the tastiest sticky buns, the most authentic chowder, just ask me. I brought these to the local newspaper’s 50th birthday party—people still thank …
Read MoreThese are magic on the hor d’oeuvres table! Crispy Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates Serves 8 16 large Medjool dates, pitted 16 roasted almonds, slivered Scant 1/4 cup mild goat cheese, crumbled 8 slices of bacon (about 7 ounces), halved crosswise Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut a lengthwise slit in each date. Stuff with one …
Read MoreThe title I gave these tells it all! 2 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour 1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 7 tablespoons (3.5 oz.) butter, cubed and frozen 1/3 cup mild flavored honey 5 tablespoons whole milk 2 tablespoons vanilla extract Freshly …
Read MoreI noticed, just after starting an afternoon shift one day, that there were only three cookies left on the plate! On a cool fall day, three cookies were not going to last long with a full house. I looked for cookie dough but there was none already made. I didn’t think I’d have time to …
Read MoreAs suggested by the Summer Inn Bed and Breakfast in Haines, Alaska 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup hot coffee Frosting 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup …
Read MoreWhen I took over the inn in July 2007, it came all set up as an inn. In fact, the guests were the previous owners’ responsibility in the morning and mine in the afternoon. The inn was “turn key” which means that it came ready to go, equipped with everything needed–beds and towels and cookbooks, …
Read MoreAt the Blue Hill Inn we start with a basic brownie recipe but frequently modify the batter based on ingredients on hand, the cook’s whims, or guests’ allergies or preferences. Using the highest quality ingredients and the freshest eggs makes all the difference. 2 sticks unsalted butter 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (it is just fine …
Read MoreI have been blessed with truly talented staff at the inn. Charlotte was an assistant innkeeper who was always up for trying a recipe that sounded good. These cookies are incredible! 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks) 1/4 cup granulated sugar (about 1 ounces) 2 cups packed dark brown sugar (use fresh, soft sugar …
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