Guest Feature: Heirloom Tomato Tart

Last  Sunday morning, I was enjoying coffee and  pancakes with my family over an episode of “Goldie and Bear.”   Usually I’m half tuned in to my daughter’s cartoons, but one of the scenes in this episode caught my eye.  “Goldie’s Do-Over Day,” a story about a spell “that lets you do things over. lt comes

A Must Have Item On Your Holiday Table: Bacon Jam

When I travel with my family I am always looking for some special food items that I can recreate at home. On a recent family getaway to Vermont, we experienced a great dinner at The Farm House Tap & Grill. One of the items on the table was an amazing burger. There were many delicious

Crunchy Olive Oil Sea Salt Crackers

I’m always looking for a salty snack and these four ingredient olive oil sea salt crackers satisfies this daily craving. I recently posted my homemade New England Clam Chowder recipe (recipe here) and this cracker made the dish even more delicious. Making the crackers were a perfect afternoon activity for my kitchen helper and I.  There

Guest Feature: Vegetable Tian/Ratatouille Side Dish

Provence is a region in southern France, known for its mild climate, olive trees and lavender fields. So beautiful and scenic, its landscape has attracted the likes of artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne… to name a few. Though there’s reason enough to visit the south of France for the scenery and

Lasagna’s Partner In Crime: Oven Roasted Garlic Bread

Lasagna night isn’t complete until garlic bread makes an appearance.  This simple and delicious recipe is perfect for Italian night.  My toddler and I put this together before we started making the lasagna components. (Link to Lasagna Recipe)  I simply wrapped it in foil and placed it in the fridge until the lasagna was out

English Popovers: A Christmas Tradition

It was 1940 in Hamstead, England. Audrey Lloyd was a British girl in her teens, attending St. Christopher boarding school.   Life changed quickly however, when The Second World War began. Audrey was forced to leave England, and relocate with her family to Brazil. It was there, in Rio, that she met a young American Naval

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 3 Ways

Happy Halloween from Make & Taste!  Before your pumpkins go to waste, why not make a healthy snack for you and your family: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!  Below are three different recipes to use to roast your pumpkin seeds.  The Classic Sea Salt is always my favorite, but the Honey Roasted with Cinnamon is a close

Six Ingredient Bacon Butternut Squash Soup

With temperatures dropping quickly in New England, a warm soup is in order.  I have been making this butternut squash soup for a few years now and it’s always a welcome additional to our family dinners in the fall and winter.  Our local farmers market had some butternut squash available and I knew it was

Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese with Bacon and Panko Topping

This was another first for me.  I had never made mac and cheese before, not even the box option, and since I have experienced very good and bad versions, I thought it was out of reach.  Every time we order barbecue from our favorite local BBQ spot, there is always a side order of mac

Grilled Corn On the Cob

This grilled corn on the cob recipe is simple and a great foundation to add even more flavor with various cheeses and toddler friendly toppings.  I choose the cut the kernels off the corn for my toddler to enjoy, as seen in the image above.  Keeping it classic or kicked up is entirely up to