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Alison Ladman

10 fresh uses for Brussels sprouts

Do so much more than boil them

Hold on to tomato season with spicy-sweet jam, robust stuffing

Slice ’em and salt ’em. That’s really all a seasonally delicious tomato needs. Though if you really want to gussy it up, you could add a bit of pepper, a splash of olive oil, mayb...

We’re all ears as native corn fills farm stands

For most of us, piping hot, slathered with butter and sprinkled with salt really is the best way to enjoy corn on the cob. Our only gripe with it? It’s so good, we tend to forget ...

Crank up the heat on grilled salsa

We all know fire works wonders on meat and vegetables. But we often forget that it also can do amazing things for fruit. To prove the point, we decided to come up with a summer g...

A summer sausage roll with triple dose of fennel

Fennel loves fat. That’s why fennel seeds are such a common seasoning in sausages. They contribute a mildly peppery, fresh flavor that cuts through the delicious heaviness of the rich meat. ...

Stuffing jazzes up a juicy Lucy for July Fourth cookouts

July Fourth is a wonderfully over-the-top holiday. Which is why it would be a shame to offer up just basic grilled burgers at your cookout. To create a burger equal to the holiday...

For Mother’s Day, a tart part quiche, part lasagna

Lasagna isn’t typically associated with Mother’s Day, but it is the dish that inspired us this year as we searched for a fresh way to offer Mom a delicious brunch. We took some of...

Truffles spiked with tea and basil

Chocolate truffles with tea and fresh basil? Yes! Unusual as that combination may sound, it works surprisingly well to create a delicious, creamy truffle with hints of herby flavo...

A savory lemon chicken wrap that gives fresh mint its due

Fresh mint so rarely gets its due in America. We gladly pair it with chocolate and fruit, but it almost never makes appearances in savory dishes. But the rest of the world knows better, addi...

A healthy version of the not-very-healthy Scotch egg

Frankly, it’s hard to produce a healthy rendering of a Scotch egg. But we decided to give it a go, because these delicious little calorie bombs are just too tempting. For anyone n...

Classic crab cakes get spring sprucing

To help get us in the mood for spring, we’ve given a seasonal makeover to the classic crab cake. We started by adding the fresh flavor of shredded zucchini. It melts into the bold...

A Valentine’s meal that’s sweet even before dessert

Why wait for dessert to give your Valentine’s Day dinner a sweet touch? We’ve created a delicious savory dinner that has a sweet side thanks to a touch of honey. Start with homema...