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

Vermont Cheddar-Ale Dip from Weekends with Yankee

3 days 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.
Sausage, Tomato & Gnocchi Soup

Jan 8, 2025 | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

Amy Traverso is the senior food editor at Yankee magazine and co-host of the public television series Weekends with Yankee, a coproduction with WGBH. Previously, she was food editor at Boston magazine and an associate food editor at Sunset magazine. Her work has also been published in The Boston Globe, Saveur, and Travel & Leisure, and she has appeared on Hallmark Home & Family, The Martha Stewart Show, Throwdown with Bobby Flay, and Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.
7 Thanksgiving Recipes in 7 Ingredients or Less

Nov 1, 2024 | newengland.com | Amy Traverso

In all the years I’ve been developing Thanksgiving recipes, no one has ever demanded, “Give me a fancy menu with hard-to-find ingredients that will really show off what a sophisticated cook I am.” There are people who treat their holiday meal as a tour de force, but most of us are looking for a delicious menu that’s familiar enough and interesting enough and won’t drive us crazy in the making. That’s what I offer here.