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Emily Sarah Downs

Cuisine Coordinator, Tips From Town, Ridgewood, NJ

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Lemon Slice & Bakes

Here’s a cookie that doesn’t have a long shelve life in our house–they are that addicting.  The perfect ratio of sweet and tart is the secret here.  Good luck having just one!

Spiced Cranberry Bundt Cake

Perfect cake for a group of holiday gatherers.  I love it for breakfast with my coffee or for dessert.  Moist yet loaded with texture.  Chewy dried cranberries, toasted almonds and a bit of exotic spices go into creating this gorgeous Bundt.

Chicken & Corn Chowder

What do you get when you combine chunky, tender pieces of roasted chicken, bacon, corn, potatoes, butternut squash, peppers, onions and seasonings? …A bowl-full of luscious and savory soul-warming yum!

Bacon Double Cheeseburger Soup

If you’re a fan of cheeseburgers and enjoy a good hearty soup, then this is the dish for you.   Loaded with components that make up the ultimate cheeseburger but in a chunky delicious soup (thanks to closetcookingcom).

Smokey Tomato-Basil Soup

Creamy, smokey and fresh.  Serve this scrumptious soup with toasted baguette slices.  One super supper.

Maple Sugar-Ginger Roast Pork

A special entree to serve to those special people in your life. A little sweet and a little spicy, offering something for everyone sitting at your table.

Stuffed Baguette

Bread stuffed with cheese? Can’t go wrong with that combo. Nifty slices to serve up at your next get-together.

The Christmas Cookie

Setting the bar high throwing three kinds of chocolate, oatmeal and cranberries into one cookie. Loaded with texture and perfect for you chocoholics! This just may become your go-to cookie…

Pan-Seared Scallops w/Lemon Vinaigrette

Scallops are a super source for vitamin B12, which helps prevent heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis.  They also contain omega-3 fatty acids as well as magnesium and potassium, which benefits our cardiovascular systems. Besides… scallops...

Baked Celery Root w/Parmesan

Celery root (celeriac) is a wonderful accompaniment to any main meat dish. Grated, sauteed in cream and then baked with Parmesan cheese, you can’t go wrong. Rich and delicious, yet low in carbs and high in Vitamin K, which increases bone mass...