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A risotto for summer with lobster and corn

Risotto is a dish that many people overlook, but it provides some of the best flavors and textures for your dining enjoyment. Here in New England, it's only fitting to include a little lobster the next...

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Local flavor: Homemade pasta - there's no comparison

When many of us head to the kitchen to cook an Italian dinner, chances are spaghetti is the pasta of choice. But if you really enjoy pasta, it's probably time to get your own pasta machine.

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Local Flavor: Tarragon, the overlooked herb

Tarragon may be one of the more overlooked herbs in your spice rack, but here's a recipe that will change that. The fragrant herb goes particularly well with chicken, and this week's Local Flavor shows...

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Local Flavor: Spice up French toast for a more memorable breakfast

It's been a while since I offered up a recipe that will help make your breakfast memorable, so with this week's Local Flavor, I thought I'd give you one of my favorite recipes that will spruce up a...

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Local Flavor: Homemade pasta, stuffed with local ingredients

This week's Local Flavor is all about giving a fresh twist to an Italian favorite -- with the added bonus of making the pasta from scratch. Using Vermont pumpkin for the filling and local goat cheese...

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Chef Shawn Calley: Easy chocolate pate

This time of year, many people's idea of dessert is, understandably, things like apple pie and holiday cookies. But there are plenty of other treats that can make the holidays special.

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Local flavor: Start the new year with a homemade breakfast treat

As we start 2013, I'm of the firm belief that there is no better way to usher in the new year than with a delicious, homemade treat for breakfast.

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Local Flavor: Grilled stuffed pizza burgers

There's nothing quite like firing the grill up for the first feast of the season, so this week's Local Flavor is a grilling recipe that will make you really appreciate it.

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Local Flavor: Pan-roasted mushroom and asparagus pasta

For this week's Local Flavor, mushroom is the key ingredient, and the more varieties you use, the better the taste. I like to use crimini, chanterelle, or oyster mushrooms, particularly, but you can...

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Local Flavor: A favorite fiddlehead recipe

Here at Amuse, we've been savoring the taste of fresh, local fiddleheads this spring, so for this week's Local Flavor, I'm giving you one of my favorite fiddlehead recipes.

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Local Flavor: Pasta for a summer night

If you're looking for a nice pasta dish for a summer night, this week's Local Flavor is the perfect choice. And since it also incorporates Vermont maple and fresh Vermont mozzarella, it really lives up...

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A whiff of France, in your own oven

Is there anything that smells better when it's cooking than fresh-baked bread? For this week's Local Flavor column, I asked our new Executive Pastry Chef Robert Alger to share his recipe for brioche,...

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Local Flavor: Expand your palate with a chicken curry

Southeast Asian cuisine may be about as far from Vermont as you can get (at least geographically), but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy some of the region's best flavors with some local ingredients.

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Lasagne in summer? Say yes to this version

Spinach and white sauce bring flavor to a classic pasta dish

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Not your average burger

For this week's Local Flavor we're heading back to the grill. We all know how hamburgers are a staple of many cookouts, but if you really want to savor the flavor, this recipe is for you.

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Go for granola

No need to buy granola when it's so easy to make at home

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Local Flavor: Summer vegetable ratatouille hits the spot

Ratatouille gained quite a bit of popularity a few years ago when the Disney film hit theaters, but it's been a staple in my kitchen for as long as I can remember. The mixture of all the great, fresh...

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Local Flavor: Cheese fondue for the campfire

We've talked about a number of recipes that get you out to the grill during these last few weeks of summer, but if you want to get even more outdoorsy and rustic, here's one that's perfect for your...

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Summer crepes with fresh Vermont vegetables

With local gardens now in full bloom, it's the perfect time of year to enjoy some fresh Vermont vegetables.

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Stir, sample and enjoy

With fresh corn, herbs and lobster, this risotto is a delicious end of summer meal

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