Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
This summer I’ve discovered Italian prune plums. A few weeks ago a merchant at our farmers’ market recommended them to me for jam making. Their purple skins hide a greenish yellow interior, creating a rather mundane appearance when raw. And I know– their name is–Read more
As the last days of summer come upon us, I prize my trips to our local farmers’ market for fresh produce. At the market, I can find vegetable varieties that might not be available at the grocery store. The offerings are local, fresh, and full–Read more
Crunchy sweet corn meets just-tender zucchini in this salad that celebrates summer. The vinaigrette that binds it has touches of mellow onion and bright notes of mint. It’s pretty simple to put together, can be assembled ahead of time, and will wow whoever is gathered–Read more
The mounds of fresh corn at the farmer’s market are an invitation to celebrate summer. Beneath the green husks and silk are rows of gleaming kernels, filled with crunch and sweetness. We love grilling corn right on the cob or doing a quick sauté of–Read more
Warmth and yellows and oranges are my signals for summer. This dish, which combines juicy chicken pieces and brightly colored carrots and lemons with warm Moroccan spices, fits right into the summer menu. And suited to our summer schedule, it can be put together quickly–Read more
The day that my bag of shelled pistachios met a pile of bittersweet chocolate was a very good one. I was looking for a dessert to cap off a spring dinner out on the deck, and this pistachio and chocolate tart answered my call. As–Read more