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Dish off the Block

The Perfect Summer Bite: Stuffed Mussels Casino

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Jun 17

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Dish off the Block

My family loves mussels and I have a myriad of recipes for steamed preparations on my blog from curry to spicy sriracha to puttanesca, but this one is a little different. I stopped at the Ferry Wharf Fish Market, right off the ferry in Narragansett on my most recent trip to the island and they had...
Bikini Season is right around the corner!

Pam Gelsomini

Fri, May 27

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Dish off the Block

Ahhh … I can already hear the waves crashing on Scotch Beach and imagine the sun on my face and sand in my toes. What I can’t imagine is putting on a bathing suit – yes, salad season is upon us. But, fear not. Salad doesn’t have to boring rabbit food. This salad will tantalize your taste buds and...
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Tacos!

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Apr 29

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Dish off the Block

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! ¡Estos tacos harán que tu Cinco de Mayo sea muy delicioso! Not a fan of salmon? Switch it out for haddock, shrimp, or even chicken. Heat from the Ragin’ Cajun spice blend and sweet from the pineapple make every bite a fiesta in your mouth. Ragin’ Cajun Salmon Tacos with Mango...
The Perfect Bite - Sweet Pea and Prosciutto Crostini

Pam Gelsomini

Fri, Apr 15

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Dish off the Block

Looking for a really different and delicious appetizer for Easter dinner, or maybe a beautifully tasty addition to your Easter brunch buffet? This is it! Bright, fresh, sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy all in one delicious bite. That pea puree will become your new ‘jam’... pun intended. Sweet Pea and...
Salmon with a Sweet and Spicy Kick

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Apr 1

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Dish off the Block

This sheet pan salmon marinated in a sweet wasabi sauce will spice up any meal and is super quick and easy to make for busy weeknights! Sweet Wasabi Soy Salmon 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons wasabi sauce or paste (...
Spring is in the Air Dish off the Block ...and Your Oven!

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Mar 25

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Dish off the Block

Spring has finally sprung! Get in the mood and make my delicioso focaccia bread, decorated with vegetables to create a floral springtime masterpiece. This is a great project to do with the kids or just to get your creative juices flowing! Garden Focaccia 1 3⁄4 cups warm water (115-120 degrees) 1...
Dreaming of Summer and Backyard Barbecues?

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Mar 4

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Dish off the Block

This New England winter has me dreaming of warm summer days and backyard barbecues, so I whipped up a baked version of the best sticky, finger-lickin’ delicious barbecued chicken with a cool, zingy slaw to satisfy my craving! Barbecued Chicken and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner with Pepperoncini-...
Touchdown! Cheesy Meatball Pull-Apart Slider Skillet

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Feb 11

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Dish off the Block

No Patriots? No Tom Brady? The Super Bowl for me is officially all about the food this year and this Cheesy Meatball Pull-Apart Slider Skillet is a total touchdown... with a 2-point conversion! This cheesy dish is always a fan favorite. Cheesy Meatball Pull-Apart Slider Skillet 2 slices white bread...
Chinese New Year Fare

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Jan 28

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Dish off the Block

Gung Hei Fat Choy! Welcome to the Year of the Tiger! There are many traditional dishes served during the Chinese New Year holiday that have great significance and history in Chinese culture. Egg rolls (aka spring rolls) are symbols of wealth and prosperity in the coming year because of their golden...
Healthy Eating Resolution? I Got You!

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Jan 14

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Dish off the Block

You won’t even know you’re eating healthy when you devour this delicious dish. It rings in at only 370 calories per serving and is packed with spicy flavor from the Ragin’ Cajun spice blend. The nutritional content is off the charts and will making sticking to that New Year’s resolution easy as pie...
Spice up your New Year’s brunch!

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Dec 31

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Dish off the Block

Baby, it’s cold outside. Bring the heat to your New Year’s Day brunch with this spicy and delicious Tex-Mex breakfast casserole. Even better, you can make it the day before and just pop it in the oven on New Year’s Day while you put your feet up and recover with a Bloody Mary or mimosa! Spicy...
Great Salt Pond Comfort Food

Pamela Gelsomini

Sat, Dec 11

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Dish off the Block

It’s scallop season, so don that wetsuit and wade into the Great Salt Pond at your favorite spot and harvest some of that ocean candy! Or you can just go to the store and buy a pound ... Then, whip up this pasta with Superbly Herby pancetta Parmesan cream sauce. It’s quick, easy, and absolutely...
Save room for pie!

Pamela Gelsomini

Tue, Nov 23

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Dish off the Block

Happy Thanksgiving! You will love this spin on apple pie with tart pops from cranberries that mingle with the apples and the crunchy, sweet walnut crumble topping. There’s always room for pie! Apple Cranberry Pie with Walnut Crumble Topping 10 cups apples, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick (about 6-...
It’s Chowdah Weather, Cap’!

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Nov 18

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Dish off the Block

Chilly fall and winter nights call for a big pot of steaming hot chowder on the stove! Mix up your flavor profile with this chicken and sweet potato chowder that is studded with three kinds of peppers and layers of comforting flavor. Serve it with a piece of crusty bread, a glass of wine, and a...
Salted Caramel Apple Sticky Buns

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Oct 21

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Dish off the Block

What happens when caramel apples fraternize with cinnamon buns? Trust me, you want to find out. These crazy delicious and fluffy sticky buns will become a regular in your baking repertoire! Salted Caramel Apple Sticky Buns The Buns: 11⁄4 cups milk 1⁄4 cup sugar 2, 1⁄4-ounce packages active dry...
Fall for Soup Season

Pam Gelsomini

Thu, Sep 30

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Dish off the Block

As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, soups and chowders become a go-to comfort food for dinner. My Italian Wedding Soup has all of the traditional elements of the classic and who doesn’t love some yummy baby meatballs in soup? Your whole family will love this recipe. Make a big pot...
Make dinner peachy keen

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Sep 16

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Dish off the Block

Mix up mealtime and try these yummy pork cutlets, breaded in crunchy panko, and topped with a sweet and savory peach and pepper sauce! Don’t have ‘the other white meat’ in your fridge? This sauce would also be delicious on chicken or even steak tips. Peachy Pepper Pork Cutlets 2 1⁄2 pounds boneless...
This dish is summer bliss

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Sep 2

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Dish off the Block

If you have a garden, as I do, my guess is that you are currently inundated with tomatoes and looking for new ideas on how to use them. This recipe is the perfect summer night dinner. Fresh seafood in a Superbly Herby crust surrounded by sweet, blistered garden tomatoes... quick, easy, and so...
Okonomiyaki - Japanese comfort food

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Jul 30

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Dish off the Block

In honor of the Olympic Games in Japan, I thought I would share a recipe for some very traditional Japanese comfort food that is easy to make, absolutely delicious, and so different from any of the classic comfort foods we see here in the U.S. Trust me you will fall in love with these savory...
Ragin’ Cajun Fish Tacos

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Jul 8

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Dish off the Block

The Block Island waters are home to some of the tastiest fishes including black sea bass (my personal favorite), striped bass, cod, and flounder. Rig up your fishing pole or head to the local fish market and make some of the best fish tacos you will ever taste! You can get the Ragin’ Cajun spice...
Heat up your Fourth of July cookout

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Jul 2

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Dish off the Block

Make a craft burger this Fourth of July and pump up the heat at your cookout. My Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Sliders are flavor bombs with a spicy jalapeño cheese surprise inside the burger and creamy caramelized onions, salty bacon, and more jalapeño slices on top! Jalapeno Popper Slider with...
‘Curry’ up and try these mussels!

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Jun 10

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Dish off the Block

Curry is a flavor profile indigenous to India that, quite frankly, scares a lot of people. Actually, a ‘curry’ is a blend of spices and herbs, usually including turmeric, cumin, and coriander. There are hundreds of different combinations, some spicy from chilies and some mild. Curries come in a...
Salad Season!

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, May 21

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Dish off the Block

The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and the beach is calling. Time to dust off your bikinis and Speedos. For me, that means it’s time to get in shape and shed that Covid 15 (OK, fine…more like 25)! Ease into salad season with this flavor-packed and easy-to-make grilled...
Let’s Get Saucy!

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Apr 30

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Dish off the Block

Chicken thighs are my favorite part of the chicken, but this dish could be made with any cut… as a matter of fact, this sauce is so delicious, you could put it on pork, beef, pasta, a baked potato… or an old boot…. and you would still have a winner dinner!! You can get the Superbly Herby Spice Mix...
Chinese Take-In

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Apr 9

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Dish off the Block

The struggle is real. Still not a lot of restaurants open on the island and you are craving Chinese food… Sure, you can get take-out flown over from your favorite joint on the mainland, but it arrives soggy and tired from the journey. Why not make your own at home? My Easy Chicken Lo Mein to the...
Easter Brunch

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Mar 25

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Dish off the Block

Eggs are one of the most iconic Easter symbols, representing new life and rebirth. The tradition of decorating eggs dates back to the 13th century and some historians say that because eggs were then a forbidden Lenten food, people would decorate them during Lent and then eat them on Easter morning...
Eat like an Irishman, even IF you’re not, on St. Paddy’s Day!

Thu, Mar 11

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Dish off the Block

Erin go bragh! Irish Stew is a lamb (or mutton if you can find one) and root vegetable stew native to Ireland. True confession – my grandmother was English, not Irish, but her Sunday leg of lamb dinner was legendary, and the lamb stew that would inevitably follow the next night was what...
Fishy Friday

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Feb 25

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Dish off the Block

Do you observe Lent? Many Christians around the world will abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the Lenten season, but even if you don’t celebrate, you will want to try this swordfish dish. It’s unconventional in that you pound out the swordfish steaks into thin cutlets, and then crust them...
Say I love you with lobster

Pam Gelsomini

Thu, Feb 11

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Dish off the Block

It’s going to be a chilly Valentine’s Day, so whip up the most decadent of comfort foods for your sweetheart – lobster mac & cheese!! This rich and cheesy casserole is loaded with chunks of fresh lobster meat and has the slightest note of anise in the background that bumps the flavors to new...
Super Savory Snacks

Finger Lickin’ Ribs are Kickin’!

Pam Gelsomini

Thu, Feb 4

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Dish off the Block

These ribs couldn’t be easier to make and are fall-off-the-bone delicious!! Apricot Ginger Sticky Ribs The Ribs: 5-5 ½ pounds baby back pork ribs 2-3 tablespoons Dish off the Block Ragin’ Cajun Spice Blend The Glaze: 1 ¼ cups apricot preserves 1 heaping tablespoon minced ginger 6 cloves garlic,...
Super Savory Snacks

Wing it for the Big Game

Pam Gelsomini

Thu, Feb 4

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Dish off the Block

Chicken wings are the quintessential game day appetizer and this recipe is so easy and packed with flavor!! Parmesan, Rosemary, and Cracked Black Pepper Wings 3-pounds whole chicken wings (about 10 full wings) ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus 1 Tbsp. for garnish) 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4...
Super Savory Snacks

Pizza for game day!

Pam Gelsomini

Thu, Feb 4

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Dish off the Block

What are you making for Super Bowl snacks this year? My Bacon Ranch Chicken and Avocado Pizza is a total touchdown!! You can use store-bought dough as a timesaver, but my homemade recipe is really easy and so good. It makes dough for two pizzas so after this one is devoured you can whip up another...
Kinda Korean Beef and Rice Bowls

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Jan 14

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Dish off the Block

This dish is my spin on the traditional Korean dish called Bibimbap. Bibimbap translates to “mixed rice.” It consists of sautéed seasonal vegetables, meat, egg, and other toppings including pickled or fermented veggies over rice. You might say that Bibimbap was the first “grain bowl” long before...
The decadent chowder you deserve!

Pam Gelsomini

Thu, Dec 31

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Dish off the Block

Ring in 2021 with this decadent chowder – you deserve it. The New Year’s Eve, like everything else in 2020, will not be the normal type of celebration, but safe to say, we are all happy to ring in 2021 and say good riddance to 2020!! So, buy a nice bottle of bubbly and treat yourself to this...
Comfort food re-invented

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Dec 10

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Dish off the Block

The cold, blustery weather is back with a vengeance and, as winter approaches, purple flag days are once again a regular thing. That means we are all craving comfort food in front of a cozy fire …and a nice glass of red doesn’t hurt. French onion soup is one of my go-to comfort cravings. I love to...
The apple of my pie

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Nov 26

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Dish off the Block

It’s apple picking season and time for some good ole fashion apple pie. Did you know that even though we say things like “as American as apple pie” or “baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie,” the classic dessert actually harkens from Europe, originating in England, and can be traced back to the time of...
Y’all craving some comfort food?

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Nov 12

Category:

Dish off the Block

Here in the Northeast, we think of comfort food as chicken and dumplings, a steaming bowl of chowder, or anything in a crockpot! Down South, the comfort food icons are things like jambalaya, biscuits and gravy, or shrimp and grits. My take on Shrimp and Grits is a little non-traditional, but...
Fall is soup and chowdahhh season

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Oct 23

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Dish off the Block

Bring on fall. Sweater weather, cool nights, crisp air, vibrant foliage, and comfort food. That means soup season is upon us and I couldn’t be happier. There is nothing quite like a big bowl of steaming hot chowder with some crusty bread on a blustery fall day. Easy to make, feeds a crowd, and...
The stripers are running

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Oct 2

Category:

Dish off the Block

I grew up spending my summers on Block Island, surrounded by avid fishermen, who treated striper fishing like a science. My dad, a principal marine biologist, most definitely found his love of fishing here as a boy, hiking the beaches before dawn or after dusk in search of the elusive ‘cow.’ He and...
Are you ready for some football?

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Sep 18

Category:

Dish off the Block

Football season is upon us and, since we can’t go to the stadium to root our team on, there will no doubt be more ‘tailgate’ parties at home (socially distant, of course). Whether you’re the host or just bringing an appetizer, these ‘totchos’ are always a fan favorite. A spin on nachos, using Tater...
It’s September — Turn up the heat

Mussels in sriracha cream sauce

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Sep 4

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Dish off the Block

Want to put a little spice in your life? These mussels have the perfect amount of heat from jalapeno and sriracha in the creamy sauce that will make your lips tingle, but keep you going back for more!! Make sure to have crusty bread on the side for dipping into the decadent sauce and a cold beer in...
Monsters in your garden!

Pam Gelsomini

Thu, Aug 6

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Dish off the Block

If you have a garden, and you grow summer squash or zucchini, you have probably gone out in the morning and found that, seemingly overnight, monster squash have grown amongst the leaves! Did you miss it when you went out yesterday? Was it lying in wait the whole time? Every summer growing up we had...
Summertime blackberry cobbler

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Jul 31

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Dish off the Block

One of my favorite childhood memories growing up summers on Block Island was going blackberry picking. I would start eyeing the bushes with their silvery leaves in early July when they flowered to determine where the berries would be best that year. I watched the flowers turn to green berries, then...
Beer battered fish and chips

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Jul 17

Category:

Dish off the Block

Fresh flaky cod fried in crunchy beer batter with salty fries and tangy tartar sauce screams summertime. I spent a dozen summers slinging this New England classic at Finn’s in my teens and early twenties and it still brings me back to those summers every time I have it. Pour a beer, heat up some...
Turn your kitchen into party central this July 4th

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Jul 2

Category:

Dish off the Block

The 4th of July is a favorite holiday in our house, mostly because it’s the kickoff to the Block Island summer season. Break out the red, white, and blue and let the festivities begin! However, like everything else, our celebration will look a little (or a lot) different this year. With no parade...
Decadent mock seafood paella

Pamela Gelsomini

Tue, Jun 30

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Dish off the Block

Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in the Valencia region on the east coast of Spain. It’s a great dish for parties and makes a gorgeous presentation when set in the middle of your table. My ‘mock’ preparation uses pre-cooked rice rather than cooking the raw rice in the pan and is...
Sweet confetti pepper pasta salad

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, May 28

Category:

Dish off the Block

The weather is getting nicer and the season of backyard barbecues is upon us. Whether you are having a cookout with your quarantine pals (most likely your family) or you are attending a social distance cookout with friends, we can keep one tradition in place — great food. This pasta salad is based...
Let’s hash it out

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, May 14

Category:

Dish off the Block

In these days where we limit our grocery shopping to once every week or two, we buy loads of fresh vegetables to have options, right? Well, much like all of us in quarantine, after the first week or so, the unused produce begins looking quite tired and a little beat up. Making a hash is the perfect...
Cinco de Mayo

Pam Gelsomini

Mon, May 4

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Dish off the Block

How are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo… let me guess… at home? Well, at the very least you should be celebrating with a Mexican feast! Mix it up with a twist on the traditional fare and try my Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls and a margarita, rocks and salt (no Corona please)!! SPAGHETTI SQUASH...
Getting creative in the kitchen

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Apr 24

Category:

Dish off the Block

So, I think we can all agree that self-quarantining with our families has forced a lot of people to cook more and to get creative in the kitchen. This pasta is delicious and is also very versatile, using many items from your pantry. Don’t have all of the ingredients required? Try… • Subbing out the...

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