Meet Alison Mountford, RINewsToday new Food Writer

A woman in an apron smiling in a kitchen.

by Nancy Thomas Chef Alison Mountford joins RINewsToday as our new Food Writer & will be providing weekly recipes and other food and cooking information, from time to time. She is the founder of Ends+Stems – a meal planning membership and recipe website to reduce food waste. “Chef Alison” also hosts a series of online…

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Baby Back Ribs with Guava BBQ Sauce – Anthony Salemme   

Bbq ribs in foil on a baking sheet.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 6 Start these low and slow in the oven, then finish on the grill with this sticky Guava BBQ. 2 racks Baby Back Ribs Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika on both sides. Wrap each rack with heavy foil and bake at 300F for 1.5 hours. 8 ounces…

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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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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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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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Lemon Ginger Squares – Chef Anthony Salemme

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By Anthony Salemme It’s Summer and these are always a great dessert to bring to a picnic or BBQ. You can substitute lime juice if you want Yield 12 Crust 1 1⁄4 cups/155 grams all-purpose flour 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes…

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Asparagus with Gribiche Sauce – Anthony Salemme

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By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 Fresh local asparagus is abundant right now, especially at Fourtown Farm in Seekonk, MA A light complete meal or serve it as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken. 1 ½ pounds fresh Asparagus, ends trimmed and peeled about 1 ½ inches off bottom. Place asparagus spears…

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Cinco de Mayo Ancho Chili-Rubbed Chicken Thighs – Anthony Salemme

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By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 A bit fancy for Cinco, but have some beers and tequila while cooking and you will be rewarded with a tasty meal in the end. 8 chicken thighs 3 dried Ancho chilies, seeded – or 4 Tablespoons Ancho chili powder 4 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped fine 4 scallions,…

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Grilled Rack of Lamb Chops with Driveway Herbs… Anthony Salemme

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By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Grilled Rack of Lamb Chops with Driveway Herbs, Carrot pot de crème, Asparagus with Walnut Vinaigrette Truly a decadent meal, but not very difficult to make. Serves 4 1 rack of lamb about 2 ½ pounds, sliced into chops 2 Tablespoons driveway herbs, chopped fine (equal parts fresh basil, oregano,…

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