How to Build a Really Great Salad

Darien Cooks | written by: ALYSSA KADOW, Owner, Greens on the Go, photo by: BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com A GREAT SALAD isn’t just lettuce with random vegetables on top, it’s a balance of flavors and textures … Read more here…

Sausage Roll Wreath

Darien Cooks | written by: CAROLYN EDDIE, Darien Resident & Owner, Carolyn’s Absolutely Fabulous Events  CAROLYN EDDIE is a Darien Resident & Owner, Carolyn’s Absolutely Fabulous Events. For more of her recipes, check out carolynsabsolutelyfabulousevents.com and … Read more here…

Summer Grilling Tutorial

Darien Cooks | written by: JENNIFER FRATE, Darien Seafood Market and CHRISTINA CARNEGLIA, Darien Butcher Shop   FIRST THINGS FIRST: surf or turf, before you grill, clean those grates. Heat to super hot (with the lid closed) … Read more here…

Three Ways to a Really Great Filet

Darien Cooks | written by: CHRISTINA CARNEGLIA, Manager, Darien Butcher Shop Photo courtesy Darien Butcher Shop Filet is a wonderful cut of meat because it is lean and flavorful. A holiday staple, it is naturally tender … Read more here…

Moroccan Stew!

Darien Cooks | written by: ALYSSA BAKER KADOW Because nothing compares to the restorative powers of soup during the cold winter months and since January is National Soup Month, I decided to share my recipe for … Read more here…

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Darien Cooks | written by: CAROLYN EDDIE I think I may have already mentioned that Brits use the word pudding to mean all desserts. We do love our crumbles, tarts, mousses and tortes. However, we reserve … Read more here…

Herbed Chicken with Wild Rice Pilaf

Darien Cooks | written by: CAROLYN EDDIE Herbed chicken with wild rice pilaf, serves 4. / / Photograph courtesy: Carolyn Eddie This fabulous one-pot chicken dish comes from Tieghan Gerard of Half-Baked Harvest. The chicken and … Read more here…

Ukrainian Borscht

Darien Cooks | written by: YULIIA SKORODOINYKOVA, Darien High School Senior Borscht is one of the most ancient and favorite dishes in Ukraine. Each housewife cooks it differently, depending on which region of Ukraine it is … Read more here…

Crudité Platter with Green Goddess Dip

Crudité Platter

Darien Cooks | written by: CAROLYN EDDIE Can I be totally honest with you? I am not a big fan of crudité platters. All those crunchy, raw vegetables. I much prefer mine cooked, preferably roasted, lots … Read more here…