Halloumi adds tang to salad of grilled veggies
You'll probably feel pretty stupid calling it 'squeaky cheese,' but as soon as you take a bite you'll understand why it makes sense.
View ArticleTry this unique twist on pasta salad
Roasted beets, tortellini and fresh blueberries admittedly sound like an unusual combination for a summer pasta salad. But trust us on this one. The flavors and textures work surprisingly well together.
View ArticleDerby fare is delicious
Though it has been run by different owners and, sometimes, under different names, The Derby has served the Poughkeepsie area for more than 80 years. Part pub, part fine dining, this eatery offers...
View ArticleCinnamon Indian Cuisine is truly memorable
The exterior of the building where Rhinebeck's Cinnamon Indian Cuisine is located doesn't look like much, but multiple cars in the ample parking lot suggests something great has been found.
View ArticleDry-aged beef a specialty at Joseph's Steakhouse
Hudson Valley has a new steakhouse - Joseph's Steakhouse in Hyde Park has taken it up a notch, specializing in dry-aged beef. But if that is not your 'thing,' there is still plenty going on here to...
View ArticleKale on the grill is a surprising summer taste treat
When I created this recipe, I was aiming for something akin to a saute. What I got was so much better. When you saute kale, it acts like spinach. That is, it wilts, releases a lot of moisture and...
View ArticleSouthside Cafe: Low-key spot homey, with big portions
Big name stores such as T.J. Maxx and Price Chopper dominate the landscape of the Hudson Plaza in Poughkeepsie. Almost in the center of the main strip is the Southside Restaurant.
View ArticleSichuan pepper will give your tongue a tingle
Any food that can make your tongue tingle has got to be worth a taste. I'm not talking a seltzer-like zippiness or even a searing chili-like heat. I mean literally tingling because your tongue is at...
View ArticleBarbecue is star at the Smokehouse
Heading out on Route 28, west of Kingston, is a great barbecue house to seek out. Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse offers a varied menu, enough to satisfy the entire family. Just plan to arrive with your...
View ArticleNo need to be afraid of making ceviche
Light, chilled and refreshing with a toothsome texture, ceviche is summer in a bowl. Add tortilla chips and it becomes a cross between a meal and a snack. Most people I know eat ceviche at restaurants...
View ArticleHudson's Ribs & Fish in Fishkill adds live music to hearty fare
Growing up in the Hudson Valley, one of my family's favorite go-to restaurants has always been Hudson's Ribs & Fish. Around for more than 20 years (which is praiseworthy in such a fickle...
View ArticleGet a taste of 'south of the border' at Salinas
Have you ever driven back and forth on the same road and never noticed a business? That was the case on a repeat trip down Route 9D in Wappingers Falls when I spied Salinas Tequilas for the first time.
View ArticleSmoked fish adds a burst of flavor to many different recipes
Several thousand years ago, people discovered that exposing fish to intense amounts of salt and smoke was a great way of preserving the catch for later.
View ArticleRraci's is well worth the trip for a great overall experience
If you live in the Hudson Valley, it's not uncommon to drive a distance to enjoy a favorite meal. Add Rraci's in Brewster, Putnam County, to your list of places to explore.
View ArticleStellar food and service at Rock and Rye
On the New Paltz Golf Course grounds off Huguenot Street sits the Rock and Rye Tavern. If you aren't yet familiar with it, you might want to give it a try.
View ArticleFlank steak is fast, flavorful
So you think you know steaks? And maybe you do. But truth is, you probably only really know the particular cuts you buy over and over again. That's good, but there's a world of great beef out there to...
View ArticleJourney to France via Lé Express
What do you get when you cross an innovative French bistro menu with attentive service in a tastefully appointed dining room? You get Lé Express Bistro & Bar in Wappingers Falls.
View ArticleFive-spice powder adds sweet-spicy depth to foods
It's all about harmony and yin-yang. And while that sounds tritely New Age, it really is the key to Chinese cuisine.
View ArticleFind comfort food at The Wherehouse
Psychedelic posters, peace signs and vintage vinyl covers from classic rock 'n' roll bands set the tone at The Wherehouse restaurant in Newburgh.
View ArticleNutritional yeast flakes can add a savory, cheesy flavor to recipes
It's awfully hard to get excited about a food called 'nutritional yeast flakes.' It sounds like something you either need a prescription to get, or a prescription to get rid of. Even worse, it...
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