Rice/Pasta/Grains
Homemade “Clif Bars”
Posted February 4th, 2010Lower in sugar than the original Clif Bars, this healthy recipe leaves plenty of room for variation depending on tastes, allergies and whatever you may have in the pantry.
Cold Sesame Noodles
Posted January 21st, 2010I tasted these delicious noodles at the Ancram Angel Christmas Party. It was a potluck so I had no idea who had made them. After some investigating, I found out Adrienne Citrin (a great Hammertown customer and friend) was the chef in question. When she told me how easy they were to make AND that ...
Homemade Granola
Posted January 14th, 2010Here’s another great recipe from Rosey. Love it!! It’s healthy and delicious but keep your portions small. I eat it with Greek yogurt…yummy!
Two healthy “comfort food” recipes from Gigi’s “Hudson Valley Mediterranean” cookbook
Posted September 24th, 2009#1 Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower and Chard - Laura Pensiero is a master chef, nutritionist, and creator of Gigi’s Hudson Valley (and Hammertown Rhinebeck friend and neighbor). This is one of 150 magnificent recipes she includes in her new cookbook from her famed restaurant, Gigi Trattoria and Gigi Market, in Rhinebeck and Red Hook, respectively.
My Favorite Tabouleh
Posted June 24th, 2009This recipe comes from my archive of recipes from when I lived in the Garden State of New Jersey. Tabouleh is a Middle-Eastern grain dish that is a refreshing addition to any picnic. Unlike traditional tabouleh, which calls for bulgur or cracked wheat, this version uses couscous. Prepare the night before for best flavor. Ingredients: 1 cup ...
Orzo with Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions & Spinach
Posted June 18th, 2009This week’s recipe originates from a new cookbook that just arrived at the stores: “FRESH, 350 Recipes that Celebrate the Season”. It’s delicious and seasonal…use that gorgeous spinach from your own garden!
Mercato’s “Faro Pizzichi Mare e Monti”
Posted April 23rd, 2009This recipe (Pizzichi Pasta with Sea Scallops) is from our favorite chef, Francesco Buitoni, of Mercato Osteria in Red Hook, NY. I asked him to share a recipe with us and was thrilled when he agreed to do it.
Pat’s Road Tuscan Risotto
Posted December 16th, 2008This delicious dish is made with Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cooker available at Hammertown. 1 small/medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/3 cup of fresh basil, chopped 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, soaked in water until soft and chopped 2 links of sweet, Italian Turkey sausage, skinned and crumbled 2 TBL olive oil 1 cup ...





















