This fall, Piattini, located on Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay, is bringing a taste of seasonal Italy to its menu with its new fig jam. Served as an accompaniment to its popular cheese plate featuring rotating imported cheeses ($14.95), Piattini’s fig jam is a sweet treat meant to preserve and celebrate the final tastes […]
Bacon Pineapple Guacamole
September 10, 2013 by 5 Comments
National Guacamole Day (September 16) is almost upon us! Today’s avocado-based recipe comes to us courtesy of Uncle Julio’s, a Mexican restaurant that focuses on taking traditional Mexican dishes and presenting them in new and delightful ways. (Just check out their signature Swirl – frozen margarita mixed with frozen sangria… delicious!) Now, instead of your […]
Quinoa Tabouleh
August 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
2 cup chicken stock 1 cup quinoa 1 pinch salt 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt juice and zest of 1/2 lemon 3 tomatoes, diced 1/2 cucumber, diced 1 tbsp green onion, diced 1/8 cup of red onion, diced 1/8 cup of bell pepper, diced 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 cup parsley, […]
Simple Minestrone Soup
August 17, 2013 by 3 Comments
Many kids had chicken noodle soups served to them when they were feeling ill but minestrone soup was the only cure I needed. This recipe is both simple and enjoyable and the flavors are subtle. It encompasses a variety of vegetables and is also a flexible recipe. You can add as many more vegetables or […]
The Virtuous Wife’s Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Bread
August 16, 2013 by 3 Comments
This is the MOST POPULAR recipe tutorial on my blog! I actually learned it frm my Pampered Chef consultant, Reesa Boudreaux. Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Bread Ingredients 1 can of refrigerated Grands biscuits 1/2 stick of butter 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (I omitted) Directions Preheat […]
China Blossom Pumpkin Dumplings
October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This recipe is from David Yee, General Manager at China Blossom Restaurant & Lounge in Andover. Adding a traditional fall flavor to this classic Chinese dish results in pure pumpkin perfection. These dumplings are easy to whip up on a weeknight and fancy enough to serve at a special event. Pumpkin Dumpling Ingredients 1 egg […]
Red’s Cape Cod Clam Chowder
July 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here’s a great recipe from our friends at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Falmouth! Ingredients 1 pound fresh chopped littleneck clams 2 cups clam juice 1 cup Chablis wine 1 bunch celery diced small 1 large celery root diced small 1 large Vidalia onion diced small 5 cloves garlic sliced thin 4 large Maine […]
Vermont Creamery Toasted Bijou Salad
June 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This article comes from our friends at the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival, which Blast is proud to sponsor! Ingredients 4 leeks, the white and light-green section only, cut in half lengthwise and washed 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 Bijou, cut in half horizontally […]
Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado
April 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This year, Redwood Creek Wines joined the Arbor Day Foundation in planting thousands of trees in the nation’s forests. You can celebrate Arbor Day (or any day!) with a signature recipe from Redwood Creek Wines: Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado. The recipe pairs perfectly with Redwood Creek’s fruity Pinot Grigio, which has notes of ripe red apple, pear and citrus. Shrimp Salad […]
Red’s Signature Wellfleet Oyster and Spring Gazpacho “Shooters”
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Blast’s editor fell in love with Falmouth’s Sea Crest Beach Hotel last fall with its breathtaking ocean views and authentically-done renovation/restoration job. Another thing you may enjoy about Seacrest is the dining — and the drinking! Or how about a little bit of both? Here is a recipe for Wellfleet Oyster and Spring Gazpacho “Shooters” […]
