Articles written by Leigh Belanger
Leigh Belanger is culture's former food editor. She's been a food writer, editor, and project manager for over a decade— serving as program director for Chefs Collaborative and contributing to local newspapers and magazines. Her first book, The Boston Homegrown Cookbook, was published in 2012. She lives and cooks in Boston with her family.
Lemony Shrimp and Mixed-Herb Pesto Flatbreads
Garlic + lemon + herbs + grilled shrimp = everything you want right now
Centerfold: A Very Happy Accident, FireFly Farms’ MountainTop Bleu
Two cultures collide to create FireFly Farms’ award-winning MountainTop Bleu
Prosciutto-Melon Flatbreads
The classic sweet-salty pairing of melon and prosciutto is downright delicious with a little char
Sometimes You Feel Like a . . . : Six Nutty Recipes for Every Meal
Six of our nuttiest recipes yet (you’re welcome)
Orange-Almond Tart
Almond meal and fresh rosemary mixed into this tart-crust add body, fragrance, and flavor
Shrimp and Cashew Curry
This dish uses ground cashews as the base for a rich, spicy sauce. Lime juice squeezed in at the end makes flavors pop
Boozy Blondies
Turn white chocolate-macadamia nut cookies into brownies . . . and add bourbon for the win.
