Food & Drink

Tomatillo Gazpacho

This Squam Lake Inn favorite is a refreshing chilled summer soup. Yields about 5 cups 1 14 oz. can low-salt chicken broth 1 lb. tomatillos husked, rinsed and cut into medium dice (3 cups) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons…

Colosseum Restaurant

This Salem restaurant has been serving Italian food since 1987. The owner, Annibale Todesca, is often onsite schmoozing with customers and offering menu suggestions as he is very proud of his food. I can't figure out why, but he looks…

Mr. Mac's Macaroni and Cheese

The quintessential American comfort food is the star of the show at the brand new Mr. Mac's Macaroni and Cheese. Located in the former Amato's Italian Sandwich Shop on Hooksett Road in Manchester, this classic dish is offered 14 different…

Salads to Fill You Up

Since many of you are attempting to watch your waistlines after gorging throughout the holidays, here are five different salad options from around the state to help lighten your load.PLACE ITEMDESCRIPTIONINSIDER TIP IN A WORDIgnite Bar & Grill100 Hanover St.Manchester(603)…

Peach Rhubarb Crisp

Squam Lake Inn owner Rae Andrews' mom, Debbie, baked this crisp, served with Sandwich Creamery vanilla ice cream.Makes 10 to 12 servings 12 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon…

The Great Pumpkin

Forget the cans and make your own purée with local pumpkins or squash.All pumpkins are edible, but not all pumpkins are perfect for pies. Large pumpkins are great for carving jack-o'-lanterns with their thin outer shells or setting on the…

Strudel - A Holiday Tradition

All hands on board for a fun-filled experience. Strudel, a German word meaning whirlpool, spiral or eddy, gets its name from the stretched-thin layers of dough being rolled around tasty fillings, sweet or savory. Apple strudel is the most popular…

Cookie Re-dough

A classic Christmas cookie from Master Baker Steve James.Master Baker Steve James has decided to move on and we will no longer be running his "Food for Thought" column each month. We appreciate the knowledgeable insight he gave our readers…

Shorty's Mexian Roadhouse

This popular eatery has refocused its efforts on a quality dining experience at affordable prices.We stopped in at the Nashua Shorty's and it's obvious they are still doing many things right. The décor is fun, the lights are at the…