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Emily Sarah Downs

Cuisine Coordinator, Tips From Town, Ridgewood, NJ

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Tuna Salad on Olive Bread w/Arugula

Turn a regular can of tuna into something special with fresh herbs, arugula and a few other staples you have in your frig.  Olive bread only enhances the experience.

Fresh Limeade

Sure lemonade screams summertime… but let us not forget our beloved lime.  Perfect served over ice as is, or as the main ingredient in a cocktail.

Muddler

A necessity in the bar.  Especially for Mojitos, Caipiranhas, Old Fashions… when smashing up fruits and sugar together in a favorite cocktail, a muddler is key.  There are many out there but Chef Central has an inexpensive model and it gets the job done.

Chicken Parmesan Burgers

If you like chicken parmesan, than this is the burger for you!

Caipirinha

Using white rum for this cocktail is a refreshing winner, but Cachaca, a dry Brazilian liquor made from sugarcane, makes it a true Caipirinha.

Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Yes, these take a bit of time… but holy cow!  … so stinkin’ delish.  Caramel lovers will feel as if they have gone to heaven in a cupcake form.

Wench

Tomato & Mozzarella Tartlets

Just like a warm caprese salad on top of delicate puff pastry.  Serve as appetizer or side.

S’more Sundaes

Bring the flavors of this camp-fire classic indoors.  S’mores in a sundae form will send them to bed with sweet dreams.

Creamy Potato Salad w/Lemon & Fresh Herbs

Baby red potatoes hold their shape better in potato salads because they have less starch.  Try this version with lemon and fresh summer-time herbs.