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Emily Sarah Downs

Cuisine Coordinator, Tips From Town, Ridgewood, NJ

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Culinary Getaways: A Gourmet Experience

Ready? Set? Jet! To an international culinary adventure.

Food Budgeting for the Savvy Traveller

Whether you're planning a vacation by air, road trip, or possibly a combination of both, the costs can quickly add up. One huge way to cut down expenses on a well-deserved get-away is to do some research and plan out your daily meals.

Goombay Smash

Bringing the Bahamas home.  Pineapple, coconut and rum guarantee a mini-vacation in the comfort of your own living room.

Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Spice up an ordinary Alfredo dish with a little Cajun flare. Give Closet Cooking‘s 20 minute-to-make recipe a go. Lesson the degree of how much Cajun spice you use if desired. Or add… up to you.

Thoroughbred Pie

A generous dollop of whipped cream, decadent chocolate and buttery rich pecans make this Southern classic a winner.

30 Minute Meal: Veggie & Herb Frittata

Nothing like a thirty minute meal. Our lives are pretty much a race. Driving here. Driving there. Barely any time to relax, let alone eat. So in-between practices, homework, doctor appointments and playdates, take a half hour to prep a filling...

Easy Banana Bread

So simply simple!  Great recipe for the older child in the family to whip up.  Tastes better when bananas are almost rotten.  Yummy for breakfast, lunch, snack and dessert.

Chicken Enchilada Meatloaf

If you love to chow down on a plate of chicken enchiladas, say no more… this is the meatloaf for you! Thanks to Yvonne Ruperti and seriouseats.com, the combo of these comfort foods are packed into one convenient loaf that will feed the entire...

Mint Julep Champagne Cocktail

Not an expert on preparing the ever-famous mint julep?  No worries… this version will fool them all!  A lighter approach to a Kentucky Derby classic. Now get your fancy hat and toast the most anticipated race of the year!

Baked Black Bean & Avocado Burritos

Enchiladas or burritos? Call them what you will. This combination of creamy avocados, smoky chipotle peppers, black beans and corn offer a meatless Mexican influenced dinner. A crunchy fresh greens salad alongside completes the meal. thekitchn.com...

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