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Emily Sarah Downs

Cuisine Coordinator, Tips From Town, Ridgewood, NJ

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Salted Chocolate-Caramel Rounds

Delicious, sweet, yet salty, chewy and irresistible. Photo is by bakersroyale.com but the original recipe was found on bhg.com. This was something that had to be shared. It’s got a bit of everything.

How To Mail Cookies

How To Mail Holiday Cookies: Freezer-Friendly

What Would I Like for Christmas?

Dear Santa, I want, no I NEED a decent tv in my kitchen. Nothing like catching up on those shows I never get to see when they are actually scheduled, while getting dinner prepped. Now I don’t have a spacious kitchen by any means so a large flatscreen wouldn’t work.  Currently, I have the smallest tv […]

Matzo Bark

Thanks Martha for this simple and easy treat.  Turning plain matzo into a festive sweet bark loaded with chocolate, dried fruit and toasted nuts. ‘Tis the season to be giving. Super gift idea.

Apple, Bacon, Caramelized Red Onion Sandwiches with Arugula-Thyme Spread

Step out of the boring old sandwich box… With just a little effort you’ll appreciate this flavorful hearty lunch and/or dinner sandwich. Food52.com published this recently and it’s just simply delicious!

French Onion Soup

I loved French onion soup as a kid and still love it as an adult.  Melted cheese on bread, soaked in salty, oniony beef stock.  What’s not to love?

Potato-Crusted Quiche with Smoked Cheddar and Canadian Bacon

A different take on the typical quiche crest.  This one uses potatoes.  The perfect combination.  Not only good for brunch but ideal for dinner with a mixed green salad and crusty bread.

“Thanksgiving” Chicken in Spring

If you’re like me at all… you may love Thanksgiving dinner. Don’t wait an entire year. Whip up this tasty dish. Tender chicken with rolled up with stuffing offers a compact little tasty morsel of the meal we all love.

White-Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries w/Citrus Sugar

ummm… yum!  Strawberries coated in decadent white chocolate and then dipped once more with a citrus sugar blend.

Spicy Beef and Sausage Tacos

Tacos… a weeknight dinner fiesta. The combination of beef and sausage in these tacos add a lot more dimension in the flavor department.

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