Leave it to Ina Garten to make nacho average nachos. In her latest cookbook, “Modern Comfort Food,” Garten incorporates a special ingredient that takes the comforting snack to a whole other level. A ...

Kitchen queen Ina Garten has been cooking her way into our hearts since The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook made its debut over two decades ago. We’ve taken her cooking tips to heart, she’s wowed us with ...

As the Super Bowl approaches, we’re thinking about snacks. Pizza, grazing platters, wings, gooey dips… sure, there may be a game going on and an entertaining half-time show, but what we’re really ...

In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Gently stir in the crabmeat, green onion, chiles, lime zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and set ...

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat and whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not allow the flour to color. While whisking constantly, add the ...

If there’s one recipe that can make seafood a little more approachable for the novice cook, it’s these Crab Nachos. It’s wonderfully elevated with the addition of fresh lump crab meat, but still ...

Down the street from East Haven’s town beach, you’ll find laid-back beachy fare at Beachhead Restaurant. Recently reopened under new ownership in May, this spot has a bright, sunlit dining room, cozy ...

As the Super Bowl approaches, we’re thinking about snacks. Pizza, grazing platters, wings, gooey dips… sure, there may be a game going on and an entertaining half-time show, but what we’re really ...

Springtime means quicker dinners so we can spend our time outside when the gorgeous weather permits. If you’ve been reading this column for the past four or so years, you might have noticed that I ...

I grew up on Dungeness crab and love its sweet and delicate flavor. And it pairs so well with cheesy nachos! Technique tip: Adding the cheese to the cheese sauce off the heat allow for better ...