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Emily Sarah Downs

Cuisine Coordinator, Tips From Town, Ridgewood, NJ

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Curried Coconut Shrimp Balls

Little cheesy, creamy, shrimpy gobs of yum… completely encrusted in curry tossed toasted coconut.  Need I say more?

Dr. Bourbon’s Milk Shake

More of a dessert than a happy hour treat.  Creamy vanilla ice cream, bourbon, chocolate chips and pecans… Live a little.  You can work it off at the gym in the morning.  Life’s too short!

Lemony Green Beans w/Almond Breadcrumbs

Step into spring by serving this quintessential green bean side dish. Goes with everything!

Ginger-Lime Cosmopolitan

Citrus mixed with ginger delivers a KaPow to your taste buds!  Take it easy, though… these go down way to quick. Find Out Why GINGER is GOOD FOR YOU!

Luscious Lemon Squares

Deadly and delicious.  Your taste buds will thank you for the richness of these squares.  Buttery almond crunch and tart lemon create a luxurious experience in every bite.

Open-Face Ham and Cheddar Sandwiches

Wonderful way to use any left over ham, or some thinly sliced Black Forest Ham.  Freshly cut apples and a side salad of green-leaf lettuces completes the meal.

Baked Brie w/Herbed Artichokes

A delicious dip for any get-together. Creamy brie topped with cheesy herbed artichokes perfect for spreading atop toasted baguette slices.

Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin

Ooey, gooey, cheesy potatoes.  Yummmm.   This is where a mandolin comes in handy!

Pomelo Cocktail

Pomelo means grapefruit in Spanish.  A classic combo… grapefruit juice and vodka along with a few other friendly ingredients makes for an extremely refreshing cocktail.  The syrup can be made 1 day ahead of time.  

Blueberry-Lemon Tea Cake

There’s just something amazing about the combo of blueberries and lemon.  Never gets old.  Treat yourself to a slice with tea, coffee or a cold glass of milk.  Juicy blueberries are complimented by a zesty lemon glaze. When Life Gives You...