Some things our mothers teach us are concrete: How to drive a car, read a W-2 form or hem a pair of pants. Other life lessons sneak up on us. My mother taught me to cook almost by osmosis. It was ...

This appetizer, from the “The Tucci Cookbook,” is best served warm on toasted bread that has been rubbed with garlic or on a slice of grilled polenta. Stanley Tucci recommends pairing this spread with ...

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Rocky shorelines, crashing waves and, of course, oodles of seafood: Coastal New England is a paradise for anyone with a bit of saltwater in their blood. It’s also home to some of the country’s oldest ...

Dining was taken to the next level on April 12 at the American Liver Foundation’s 15th annual Flavors of Connecticut culinary gala at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Flavors is a culinary ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When I page through a cookbook from Portugal, or look at Portuguese recipes online, I am impressed just how powerful Portugal once was and how it brought to ...

Soak the bacalao in cold water for 24 hours, changing the water three times to remove the majority of the salt. Drain and rinse under cold water and put it in a large pot. Add the milk and enough ...

You’ll find numerous variations on this classic salt cod preparation on Portuguese restaurant menus throughout New England. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: First you’ll need ...