
New England [Heart and] Kitchen By Grace Vallo

The natural sweetness and slight smokiness of roasted eggplant are intensified by adding just a few ingredients: cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic.

Tart fresh raspberries intertwine with toasted coconut flakes and buttery toasted pecans.

Today’s bowl-licking spread is creamy sweet potato with minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and crunchy, salty, buttery marcona almonds.

In this dish, each piece of pasta fills up with chunks of crumbled sausage and crushed tomato as it’s tossed in a luxurious basil-scented sauce hit with just a touch of cream to create a silky richness.

Baby kale, drizzled with a sherry wine vinaigrette and tossed with smoky Applewood bacon.

Sweet balsamic vinegar and bursts of corn combine with the slight bitterness of arugula.

My favorite way of cooking asparagus is roasting it on high heat so it frizzles on the ends.

In a salsa I'm topping on grilled chicken, I'm combining the strawberries with juicy peaches, garden chives, and a touch of fresh lime.

Picture little, soft peanut butter “cookie” bites, with a hint of vanilla and crunchy cacao nibs for texture.

This summer swordfish recipe is both decadent and vibrant with a fresh summer salsa and rich scallion sour cream mashed potatoes.

Tender Zucchini mixed with traditional garlicy, bright pesto, tossed with velvety ricotta and a touch of lemon zest – all lovingly intertwined in strands of al dente spaghetti.

Breakfast potatoes are usually not even worth eating; but these change the game! Crispy potatoes loaded with crumbled Italian sausage and toasted shallots.

In need of a delicious meal that you can save for days in the fridge and serve chilled as incredible leftovers? This is your recipe.

Forget the bagel and cream cheese and go for a savory lunch or dinner topped with a perfectly poached egg and scallion lime creme fraiche.

This chicken isn’t your average Joe.

Smoky ham, sweet and crispy cornbread croutons, salty cheddar cheese, tart peaches, crunchy and sweet pecans, bright and tangy scallions - the best salads feature a little lettuce and a whole lot of goodies.

Cod is a fish with so many fashion opportunities.