Amy Traverso

Boston

Senior Food Editor at Yankee Magazine

Food editor at Yankee Magazine. Co-host of WGBH's Weekends with Yankee. Author of The Apple Lover's Cookbook. She/her

Articles

Blueberry-Lemon Hand Pies

1 week ago | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

A batch of blueberry-lemon hand pies is the perfect addition to any summer supper, but we especially like them with Warm Lobster Rolls with Sherry Butter. Precooking some of the blueberries minimizes the gap that can form between the filling and the top crust. To maximize flakiness, keep the dough cold while you roll and shape it. If it starts coming to room temperature, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Warm Lobster Rolls with Sherry Butter

1 week ago | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

Tender lobster meat and butter join forces in this recipe for warm lobster rolls with sherry butter. It’s an elevated take on a classic New England favorite. If you don’t like cooking lobster yourself, many supermarkets and fishmongers will cook them for you. Ask them to parcook them enough to remove the meat from the shell, 7 to 10 minutes. The shell should be partly orange-red and partly black.
Vermont Cheddar-Ale Dip from Weekends with Yankee

3 weeks ago | wgbh.org | Amy Traverso

June 04, 2025 During filming for Season Two of Weekends with Yankee (which aired in 2018), series co-host Amy Traverso was inspired by visits to Hill Farmstead brewery, award-winning cheese makers Grafton Village Cheese, and Jasper Hill Farm to create this recipe for Vermont Cheddar-Ale Dip. In choosing an ale for this recipe, know that the darker brew you choose, the stronger the flavor will be.
In Search of the Best Fried Clams in New England: A Coastal Road Trip

1 month ago | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

In July 3, 1916, an Essex, Massachusetts, man named Lawrence “Chubby” Woodman breaded some local clams and dropped them in the fryer he used to make potato chips at his Main Street concession stand. The fried clams were so good that at the town’s Fourth of July parade, Chubby and his wife, Bessie, earned an unheard-of $35. Word spread, and copycats emerged. According to Woodman family lore, none other than Howard Johnson himself learned to make fried clams from Chubby.
Dive Into Florida’s Foodie Paradise

2 months ago | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

Sponsored by New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors BureauThere’s a moment at the start of every vacation when you truly arrive. Maybe it’s when you catch your first shimmering glimpse of the ocean, or cross the bridge that connects you to an island paradise. Or maybe it’s sipping a tropical cocktail as you watch the sunset from a treetop restaurant. In New Smyrna Beach, on Florida’s east coast, you feel a similar thrill every time you clink a glass or pick up a fork.
10 Best Things to Do in Boston This Summer 2025

2 months ago | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this summer? Whether you’re craving city-spanning adventures, sky-high relaxation, or flavors from around the globe, this curated list of 10 can’t-miss experiences has you covered. From feasting in the North End and catching Shakespeare under the stars to pedaling through the Emerald Necklace or sipping cocktails on a tiki boat, these are the most unforgettable ways to soak up summer in the Hub—whatever your perfect day looks like.
Maple-Glazed Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Feb 27, 2025 | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

Preheat your oven to 400°F and set a rack to the middle position. Generously grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Lay the potatoes cut side down and slide them around in the oil to prevent sticking. Roast until fully cooked and tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 40 to 50 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir 1 tablespoon maple syrup into the sour cream. Cover and refrigerate. Next, set a medium skillet over medium heat until hot.
Featured Recipes from Season Nine of "Weekends with Yankee"

Feb 26, 2025 | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

In early July, I was rowing a dory in Maine’s Belfast Harbor with Nicolle Littrell just as the bright disk of the sun began to penetrate the upper layers of fog. As we reached the outer harbor, Nicolle, a Registered Maine Guide who leads excursions through her company DoryWoman Rowing, pulled out a thermos of tea and fluffy biscuits seasoned with finely chopped seaweed. While we snacked, a harbor seal swam over to say hello.
Caramelized Onion, Potato & Gruyère Soup

Jan 14, 2025 | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add onions, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir, cover, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions turn a deep golden brown, 30 to 35 more minutes. Add sherry, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add potato and thyme, stir, then add 3 cups beef stock.
Winter Weekend in Woodstock, Vermont

Jan 10, 2025 | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

It’s a windy Saturday night in early February, and despite temperatures that plummet with every gust, there’s a lively après-ski crowd gathered around firepits outside Au Comptoir, a craft cocktail bar just behind Central Street in Woodstock, Vermont. Inside the white clapboard cottage (originally built as the personal garage of Laurance S. Rockefeller, whose largesse left a permanent stamp on this town), the decor is all reclaimed barn wood, antique brass, and marble.