Summer has arrived in the Adirondacks, and that means it’s time for fun with family and friends. One thing that almost everyone enjoys is getting together for a cookout. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue complete with games and activities, or prefer an informal picnic dinner with those who are closest to you, having all…
Category: Recipes
Love Maple? Try These Delicious Maple Glazed Ribs!
The Adirondacks is known for delectable maple syrup, but you should know it’s for more than just pancakes. Maple has found a resurgence in popularity, and people today enjoy maple flavor in all sorts of treats, like coffee, baked goods and frozen confections. But maple syrup has also taken a place at the dinner table…
Irish Soda Bread – The Perfect Accompaniment to Your St. Patrick’s Day Feast
Everyone looks forward to the traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes – whether they’re Irish or not! This year, why not serve up a piping hot loaf of Irish soda bread along with the usual fixings? It’s incredibly easy to make, and tastes delicious right out of the oven slathered…
Conserving Carbs? Here are Some Low Carbohydrate Thanksgiving Ideas.
The ketogenic diet has caught the attention of much of America over the last several months, and for good reason; it works for many people. However, with the holidays quickly approaching, the opportunities for overindulging and becoming derailed from your successes are everywhere. There are endless parties, both with colleagues as well as family and…
“Bake-to-School” with Our Center Aisle: Triple-Layer PB Brownies
Once school starts back up again, chances are the kids will need to bring something in for a bake sale sooner or later! Brownies are always a favorite, so we’re sharing a recipe from Kraft Kitchens for Triple-Layer Peanut Butter Brownies. Not only will you be able to find the ingredients you need at Charlie…
London Broil
Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 Min. Cook Time: 20 Min. Marinate Time: 6 Hrs. What you need: + 1 lb. beef top round steak, cut 1-in. thick + 2 medium red onions, cut into 8 wedges each + 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed + 3 Tbsp. prepared red wine vinaigrette + salt and pepper + 1/3 c. prepared red wine vinaigrette + 1/2…
The Game is On – Slow Cooker Pulled Venison
If you live in the Adirondacks and hunt, then the chances are pretty good you have some game in the freezer from your fall hunting excursions. You may also be at a point where you’re having a difficult time coming up with new, inventive ways to cook it. Luckily, venison, for instance, is very versatile…
Baked Ham with Sweet & Sour Plum Sauce
Ingredients: 6 lb. fully-cooked boneless ham 1 15-oz. can purple plums packed in heavy syrup, drained, pitted and pureed 1 c. undrained crushed pineapple packed in pineapple juice 1/4 c. sliced green onions 1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar 2 Tbsp. seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. grated…
Thai Ribeye Pork Chops
Thai Ribeye Pork Chops Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 Min. Cook Time: 10 Min. Marinate: 20 Min. What you need: 4 boneless ribeye (rib) pork chops, about 3/4- to 1-in. thick 1/4 c. soy sauce 1/4 c. cilantro, chopped OR 1 Tbsp. dried cilantro 3 cloves garlic, crushed (about 3 Tbsp.) 3 Tbsp. brown sugar…
Simple and Delicious, You’ll Love This Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
When the cold winds blow, here in the North Country our thoughts turn to comfort food. Nothing takes the chill off like sitting down to a nice, warm meal fresh from the oven. Comfort foods, though, can seem like a lot of prep work. Peeling and cutting veggies, cooking up roasts and chickens, rolling out…