Rhubarb Pie

My first Rhubarb Pie attempt served at Easter dinner was tasty but very wet. Online research turned-up a tip to use instant Tapioca pudding to absorb the rhubarb moisture while baking and also par-bake the bottom crust to keep it cripsy. Both tapioca and par-baking worked beautifully, and finally the recipe is worthy of [...]

Cole Slaw

Cole slaw tastes better after a day in the refrigerator. This recipe is easy to throw together and serve along side Crab Cakes, Crab Rolls, or similar.

Servings: 8

Fresh 1 head cabbage 1/4 small white onion 1 lemon 2 Tbsp. milk

Pantry 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. white vinegar 2 tsp. [...]

Linguine with White Clam Sauce

The Glen-Mor Restaurant ordered fresh shucked clams for Linguine and White Clam Sauce, but despite going to three markets, I could not find shucked clams. Instead I bought 4 lbs. of littleneck clams in the shell. Jim and I spent an hour shucking clams, an exhausting and messy process. I recommend using shucked clams [...]

Corn on the Cob

Adding milk to the water is the secret to perfect corn on the cob.

Servings: 4

Fresh 4 ears corn 1 cup milk 2 Tbsp. melted or Clarified Butter

Pantry 1 tsp. salt 2 quarts water

Shuck corn Remove the husks and silks of the corn and discard. Set the ears of corn [...]

Coconut Cream Pie

Tonight was my first attempt at Coconut Cream Pie, with great results. My sister and her boyfriend stopped in for dinner as they drove north to Maine, and I served this pie for dinner along with a (non-cookbook) meal of Mediterranean dishes.

Servings: 8

Fresh 1-1/4 cups half-and-half 1-3/4 cups milk 3 egg [...]