Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen

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Power Waffles

Power Waffles

There’s something special about the smell of cinnamon in the air on a weekend morning. That was my thought when I decided to make special waffles—power waffles—to start our Saturday a couple weeks ago. The recipe, adapted from one by Rochelle Palermo and published in–Read more

Big Wally’s Granola

Big Wally’s Granola

Richly toasted oats, crunchy seeds, sweet coconut, and golden raisins blend together to make a granola that’s sure to brighten your morning. An older version of this tasty cereal was one of the specialties of my father-in-law Walter, or as I call him, Big Wally.–Read more

Asparagus Mimosa

Asparagus Mimosa

Sometimes giving a vegetable very simple treatment is the way to let it shine. This asparagus recipe, adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi’s “vibrant vegetable” cookbook Plenty, has few ingredients, basic preparation steps, yet wows with its flavor.  Although the ingredient list is short, making sure those–Read more

Bob’s Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

Bob’s Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

My dad is a talented, adventurous cook. Whether he is making a healthy dinner for two or whipping up a meal for the 25 members of his supper club, he is interested in novel ingredients, creative techniques, and both new and traditional recipes. Having lived–Read more