Strawberry Doughnuts – Anthony Salemme

A plate of donuts topped with strawberries and mint.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef (see downloadable, printable recipe, below) Makes 1 dozen These beautiful pink delights are baked not fried, so they are better for you 2 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon cardamon 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 20 strawberries (about…

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Ahi Tuna Mango Poke – Anthony Salemme

A bowl full of vegetables and fruit with chopsticks.

By Anthony Salemme – contributing chef Serves 2 (printable recipe below) I am a huge fan of sushi, Tuna tostadas, and Poke and have always ordered it at restaurants. Not being the best at cooking Asian style food, this particular meal is actually Hawaiian. This was so easy to make and way less expensive then…

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Asparagus & Green Pea Risotto – Anthony Salemme

Risotto with asparagus and peas on an orange plate.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 as a Meal (Downloadable, printable recipe at bottom of page) With the end of Spring and green all around us, this creamy risotto brightens any table. 1 ½ pounds asparagus, trimmed bottoms 2 cups peas, fresh or frozen 1 bunch green onions, sliced including the white parts 3…

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Lamb Tagine – Anthony Salemme

A clay pot with meat, vegetables, and peas.

By Chef Anthony Salemme Serves 6 Slow cooked boneless lamb combined with creamy potato wedges, tomatoes and peas with the Turkish spices and lemon zest. 1 ½ pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon, peel off outer skin 2 Tablespoons chili powder 1 Tablespoon coriander 1…

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Cinco de Mayo Beef and Black Bean Enchiladas

Mexican enchiladas with guacamole on a plate.

By Chef Anthony Salemme Happy Cinco de Mayo Serves 6 Cinco de Mayo is more than chips and guacamole or tacos. This easy homemade enchilada sauce is better than anything you can get from a can. Enchilada Sauce 20 ounces tomato puree 2 ½ cup beef stock 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 3 Ancho chili peppers…

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Citrus Italian-style Ricotta Cheesecake – Anthony Salemme

A cake topped with berries and mint.

By Chef Anthony Salemme Serves 10 -12 One of my Family’s Easter traditions is this Italian-style Cheesecake bursting with lemon and orange, and topped with peaches, fresh berries. This was my grandfather’s favorite! Make this the day before you want to serve it. Cheesecake 2 pounds Cabot cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese,…

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