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Sweet Home Allegra

❤️Food is LOVE❤️ Eat UP!!

Favorite recipes for creating and preserving vibrant food. Views to my sweet life too. 

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Elaine’s Hummus

Tried and true after decades of preparing in my inn's kitchen, stick with this recipe and you will never buy hummus pre-made again. Just...

Mushroom Puff Pizza

A delicious mix of savory flavors is addicting here, with the magic of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and a bit of dark brown sugar in the...

Zucchini Salsa

Put up this smoky, sweet-peppery, slightly spicy, cilantro-infused chili style salsa when September overflows with zucchini, tomatoes and...

Cindy’s Potato Salad

My wondeful friend Cindy suggested that we make potato salad. This, of course, started a discussion (that included web scrolling) about...

Sweet Corn Relish

This is a 1950s era supermarket hotdog relish elevated to the stars thanks to July’s peak Farm Market opportunities and some dedicated...

Grilled Eggplant Rounds with Luscious Sauce

Slices of eggplant, grilled, topped with luscious creamy topping, fresh seasonal herbs and pomegranate seeds ! A summer meal or side dish...

World’s BEST Rhubarb Bars

I am so addicted to these. The crust is like a shortbread cookie and the goo on top is like the best sweet/tart treat EVER. Of course,...

Roll your Eyes in Ecstasy Pickled Asparagus

Calling all Bloody Marys!!! Your ultimate garnish has arrived! Easy and quick!! All you need is a helpful local farmer to bring in their...

Star Anise

Any fan of licorice or anise flavor, so prevalent in Asian cooking, is familiar with this lovely spice. I use it in pickles, primarily,...

Dandelion Greens

Spring is your moment to forage these nutritious greens from your property or the woods. Dandelions pack a whole lot of vitamins and...

Baked White Fish and Vegetables

Simple and nutritious, yet elegant and beautiful enough to serve to company! We love this recipe because you simply change out the...

Dutch Baby

Easier and more impressive than pancakes or waffles, a Dutch Baby is THE way to bring the ooo la la to your breakfast or brunch table!...

Coffee Tequillarita

I learned this at Rick Baliss's flagship restaurant Topolobompo in Chicago. This is an outrageous dessert cocktail!! Glass is rimmed with...

A Perfect Margarita

Simple (3 ingredients), sublime, and here is how: 2 parts fresh squeezed lime juice 2 parts excellent Tequila 1 part Cointreau or Triple...

Harvesting Pomegranate Seeds

Tis the season! Sprinkle festive, cherry red pomegranate seeds on salads all through the winter season! They are tasty in yogurt, crunchy...

Won Ton Lasagna

Easy to make, cooks up quickly, whisper light and pretty enough for company! We have made this for decades and always called it “lazy...

Roasted Butternut Squash Frittata

This casserole is the nexus of my lifelong passion for Mac and Cheese, love for roasted vegetables, mission for breakfast (even if it’s...

Spinach and Portobello Mushroom Frittata

This savory, baked veggie pie is a gluten free, less cheesy option to quiche. We served it for years at the inn and it was hugely...

Caramelized Onions

Caramelized Onions are sweet and savory Nirvana made from nothing but plump yellow sugary onions, a chef’s tears and time at the stove....

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