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Winners of the "Share Your Best Recipe" Contest Read more

EffortlessElegance is a misnomer for Colin Cowie's entertaining tome; the recipes are hardly effortless, but they are tried and true and many have become dependable dinner party staples over the years, including this one for Tomato Lasagne.  Read more

Tyler Anderson, ex-chef at Pip's at the Copper Beech, has opened his new restaurant, Millwright's Tavern in Simsbury, inspired by the ingredients and culinary history of New England. Here's his fresh take on Caesar Salad. Read more

Chef James Wayman's Clam Chowder at The Oyster Club in Mystic, CT is the perfect version and we snagged the recipe for the-e-list! Read more

Dorie Greenspan gave me this simple recipe from her book, Around My French Table, that can be adapted any number of ways.  Read more

While I have a slew of favorite restaurants on the Shoreline, my neighborhood joint is The Bee and Thistle for a cozy dinner on the couch in front of the fire and their well-priced and yummy half-plate menu. Read more

Whether it’s exercising, being organized, reducing stress, writing a blog or eating healthfully, your ability to stay focused on your resolutions and succeed will benefit from a well-considered action plan. Read more

A super easy, slightly spicy Lentil Soup with Louisiana flavors Read more

A friend, Joe W., served this chicken at a barbecue years ago; I begged the recipe and it's been my standby, crowd-pleasing recipe ever since. Goes well with grilled veggies and coconut rice. Read more

Mix up a pitcher of white wine sangria, the perfect summer party cocktail! Read more