Salad - Jamies Cranberry Spinach Salad

Spinach, toasted almonds and bits of dried cranberries are tossed together in a bowl and dressed with a sweet and tangy vinegar and oil dressing full of sesame and poppy seeds.

Seafood - Steamed Clams In Butter And Sake

This recipe is the best for seafood lovers. Clams are steamed with sake and mirin and a bit of green onion in this Japanese way of preparation. My husband likes it so much.

Soups Stews And Chili - Bean Soup With Kale

White beans, cannellini or navy, and chicken broth form the base of this soup made with fresh kale and tomatoes.

Herbs And Spices - Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Wonderful spicy iced pumpkin cookies that both kids and adults love!

Gatsby (Boston)

Gatsby Traditional Bedroom Boston

Herbs And Spices - Grilled Pork Chops With Fresh Nectarine Salsa

A summertime salsa livens up spicy, grilled pork chops with sweet-tangy flavors from nectarines and tomatoes sparked by onions, cilantro, chile pepper flakes, and lime juice.

Desserts - Eileens Spicy Gingerbread Men

Spicy gingerbread men. This is the only recipe we have ever used.