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Emily Sarah Downs

Cuisine Coordinator, Tips From Town, Ridgewood, NJ

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Orange Marmalade Ham

Want your family to rush to the table to dig into their meal?  Try selling them on the fact that orange marmalade is used and it creates a candy-coating!  Buying an already spiral-cut ham is key.  I found that out the hard way…

Swedish Meatballs

I think I found THE Swedish Meatball.

Rotisserie Bar-b-que Chicken Pizza

Expect the unexpected.  Not your typical pizza and that’s what makes this pie special.   Easy to assemble with little clean-up.

Crispy Crunchy Cookies

Rice Krispies add even more crunch to these ultra crispy cookies.

The Salty Dawg

               

Mandolin

For all of those recipes that require “thinly” sliced fruits, vegetables, potatoes… a mandolin is something a kitchen must have.  Believe me.  Once you use one, you will convert.  You will honestly ask yourself, how you exactly got along without one.  Most are easy to clean and store.  Chef Central in Paramus has quite a collection to […]

Friday Night Fondue Dinner

Kids love using long fondue skewers to dip blanched veggies and bread cubes into a fondue pot filled with gooey, creamy cheese (who doesn't?).  A simple green salad is served to tone down the richness of the cheese.  Top it all off with chewy chocolate chip cookies with milk and a family-friendly flick!

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 Turkey Burgers w/Gruyere, Mushrooms, & Arugula Salad

A little something from each of the food groups is represented in this pretty little package.  Serve fresh cut-up heirloom tomatoes along side, sprinkled with fresh ground black pepper.

Totally Thai

A menu that uses fresh seafood, fresh herbs and fresh citrus.  The slaw and curry compliment one another perfectly, and the lemon squares simply seal-the-deal.  Easy enough to make mid-week for the entire family.

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