Lemon Coconut Scones
Sweets + Desserts

Lemon Coconut Scones

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This is a part of my April 2023 Times Union story. See the whole thing here. Paul and I both love to have a little bit of baked something around the house, a plate on the counter of something buttery and sweet. It’s usually something that’s good with coffee or […]

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Pasta with Tomatoes, Pancetta and Herbs
Entrees + Mains, Grains + Sides

Pasta In Tomatoes, Pancetta and Herbs

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Here’s a recipe that’s part of my April 2023 TU story. See the whole thing here. This is a recipe that is good for serving to young people (read: it has carbohydrates and meat) and all the other generations, too. This is a mostly-pantry-staple meal, made with simple ingredients and […]

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Crispy Mushrooms and Melty Cheese
Appetizers + Snacks

Crispy Mushrooms and Melty Cheese

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This recipe is part of my April 2023 TU Story. See the whole thing here. One meal Paul and I ate recently, which was born of necessity and which turned out to be a keeper centered around mushrooms. They were bought on a whim, left in a little brown bag, […]

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Caroline Barrett
Stories

The Empty-Nester Refrigerator

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Here’s my Times Union column for April 2023. It goes along with Crispy Mushrooms and Melty Cheese, Pasta in Pancetta, Tomatoes and Herbs and Lemon Coconut Scones. You can see it on the TU site here, or read below.  Seen through the eyes of an 18-year-old, our refrigerator looked pretty […]

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Caroline Barrett
Sweets + Desserts

Strawberry Granola Crisp

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Ah, dessert. We all love dessert and there is nothing that brings my family together quite like a pie, cake or a fruit crisp. While we are a group of meat eaters, vegetarians, health food and junk food lovers alike, we all believe in dessert. Here’s a recipe for a […]

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Salads + Veggies

Avocado, Cucumber and Sesame Salad

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Another piece of my June 2023 story. See the whole thing here. I made a salad recently, a crispy and creamy and just-right salad that is easy to make and goes with a simple hot-weather meal (think chicken or a piece of salmon on the grill). I love dishes that […]

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Entrees + Mains

Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, With All the Fixings

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Part of my June 2023 TU story. Read the whole thing here. We made a chicken dish the other night, inspired by the crispy chicken sandwiches the young people are eating right now. This brought Elliot out of his room and into the kitchen, where he seasoned the flour, dredged […]

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Caroline Barrett
Stories

The Empty Nest: Not So Empty Anymore

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Here’s my Times Union story from June 2023 (you can see it on their website here, or read below.) It’s all about kids moving back home, and there’s some recipes to go along with it: Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, Avocado, Cucumber and Sesame Salad and Strawberry Granola Crisp. It took a […]

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Fruit Tea Mocktails
Sweets + Desserts

Iced Fruit Tea Mocktails

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Here is a recipe for a festive, sweet mocktail. This one was dreamed up because part of my recovery plan is drinking lots and lots of warm water. So I sipped and sipped and sipped. Water can be boring after a while, if that is all you are drinking, and […]

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Seared Scallops with Spring Greens Salad
Entrees + Mains

Seared Scallops with Green Spring Salad

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This is a dinner I made for my husband and I, when I was inspired by the rich greens all around us in spring. There’s something about being outside, when it’s just begun to feel warm and there is green everywhere, that makes me crave it on my dinner plate. […]

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Carrot and Feta Tart with a hazelnut crust
Salads + Veggies

Hazelnut, Feta and Carrot Tart

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This recipe is a gathering and combining of foods I love: nuts, cheese (especially feta cheese) and carrots. I cook and eat a lot of carrots; they truly are a workhorse in the kitchen. Crunchy and refreshing when eaten raw, shaved in salads, baked into cakes and you can braise, […]

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Caroline Barrett
Stories

Good Food for Slow Times

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Here’s my May 2023 Times Union story. You can see it on their website here, or read below. It goes along with recipes for Hazelnut, Feta and Carrot Tart, Seared Scallops with Green Spring Salad and Iced Fruit Tea Mocktails.  A thing happened this spring that slowed me down for […]

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