First Date Simple Stuffed Flank Steak – This is an easy recipe to have a no-stress evening. If you want it medium-rate, do 30 minutes. For medium to medium-well do 40 minutes. Make sure you let it rest in the pan for ten minutes after you take it out of …

  TAKING YOUR DOG ON THE ROAD   Don’t forget their favorite toy! Before you take Fido or Fifi on a road trip, Elizabeth has some tips for travel. TAKING YOUR DOG ON THE ROAD – There are lots of choices to make when weighing whether you take your pet …

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Don’t you love to wake up to amazing smells from the kitchen? These farm fresh apple cinnamon popovers slathered with butter hit the spot with a cup of coffee. Throw everything in the blender or food processor and let’s go for a ride! Please note: typo in video should read …

We have all witnessed the “power of cheese” but have you ever wondered how to put together a cheese platter that will please everyone? Here are some tips on having a balanced cheese offering with a range of textures and flavors. Never serve cheese straight out of the fridge. Like …

ELIZABETH DOUGHERTY Elizabeth Dougherty has been cooking and writing about food intensively for more than ten years. She is the fourth generation of chefs and gourmet grocers in her family with her mother, Francesca Esposito and grandmother, Carmella being major influences in her early cooking years. As a teenager, her …

There are quiet revolutions going on in the restaurant world right now. One of them involves the touchy subject of tipping. Until the last couple of years, most upscale dining establishments in the United States had a voluntary gratuity for the service staff. I don’t think anyone (including me) minds …