WE COOK! Creamy Asparagus Soup – Anthony Salemme

A bowl of green soup with asparagus and eggs.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 – 6 This soup is a complete meal with the chopped hard-boiled egg as a garnish – it’s packed with protein and a healthy portion of green vegetables 2 pounds asparagus, rinsed, cut into 1” pieces (reserve a few tips for garnish) 6 ounces spinach, rinsed 1 large…

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Coconut Almond French Toast – Anthony Salemme

A plate of french toast with almonds and fruit.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef     Editor’s Note: Anthony has an art opening! Tonight, 5:30-7:30pm at the Bristol Art Museum – read more here: https://2×8.ea2.myftpupload.com/art-anthony-salemme-in-putting-the-pieces-back-together-bristol-art-museum/                      Serves 4 On several trips to Isla Mujeres, I always made a sure not to miss this French Toast from Mango Cafè. I recreated it using Portuguese Sweet Bread…

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We Cook! Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese on Sourdough

A plate with a grilled sandwich and soup on it, offering delicious recipes.

By Anthony Salemme Soup serves 4-6 Yes, it may be the tail end of summer, but there will be plenty of chilly days ahead. There is nothing more comforting than a good soup and sandwich to warm yourself. I used yellow tomatoes that I preserved from last summer’s garden, but you can substitute regular canned…

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Bay Scallop Cakes with Guacamole – Chef Anthony Salemme

Crab cakes with guacamole and salad on a plate.

By Chef Anthony Salemme Bay Scallop Cakes topped with Guacamole. Serve with Side Salad, Rice and Beans. Serves 4 A twist on the more expensive crab cake, topped with guacamole for the sauce. 1 pound bay scallops, rough chopped 2 shallots, peeled and minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons Thai fish…

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ART! Anthony Salemme, in Putting the Pieces Back Together – Bristol Art Museum

A collage with a lot of different things on it.

by Nancy Thomas National Show Featuring Collages and Constructions that Explore Impact of the Pandemic The Bristol Art Museum today announced the opening of a new, national juried exhibit comprised of artwork from across the country, Putting the Pieces Back Together, opened on February 12th and running through Friday, April 1st. An artist reception will…

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Raspberry Lime Cream Cheese Pound Cake – Anthony Salemme

A slice of raspberry bread on a plate.

by Anthony Salemme, MealPVD, contributing chef Serves 8-10 The sun is higher in the sky now in February, and I was craving tastes of summer. This cake, to me, is like having a margarita with raspberries. Cake 2 cups flour 1 ½ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, at…

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Port Wine Braised Pot Roast – Anthony Salemme

A plate with mashed potatoes, carrots and gravy.

by Anthony Salemme, MealPVD, contributing chef Note: We’ve added a PDF file of this recipe for those who may want to download it, and/or print it – if you use this feature, let us know how it works for you. Serves 6 A savory satisfying comfort food meal. Cut Perfect for Sunday lunch or Valentine’s…

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Albondigas Spicy Mexican Meatball Soup – Anthony Salemme

A bowl of soup with meatballs and tortillas.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 6 Pork meatballs brightened up with fresh mint and lime then topped with corn tortillas and cheddar makes you think of a Caribbean beach vacation. Albondigas 1 pound ground pork 1 cup cooked rice 2 Tablespoons fresh mint 1 small onion chopped fine 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine 1…

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