Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
There is something very comforting about having a pot of chili on the stove. Wisps of cumin- and chili-scented steam escape from the pot, promising a bowl of warmth and cheer. With March Madness in full swing, I thought I’d cook up a batch of–Read more
Imagine a Valentine’s dessert that’s warm, spicy and the color of an old-fashioned Cupid’s heart. That’s where my brain went to when I saw Ina Garten’s recipe for an oven-roasted applesauce flavored with fresh raspberries in her latest book, Cooking for Jeffrey. Ina is famous–Read more
In recent weeks the trees in our neighborhood have taken on hues of gold and auburn, beautiful bursts of color against the blue October sky. As the days get shorter, comfort foods appeal to us—and a soup to warm up a chilly night is what–Read more
Balmy August evenings call for outdoor dining and meals that require little prep and kitchen time. A myriad of vegetables, farm fresh and full of flavor, can bring some later summer magic to the patio table. A few summers ago, our friends Jen and Scott invited us–Read more
As picnic season opens, having a good selection of dishes to share with friends in the park is on my list of things to do. This recipe uses some of the usual characters in a cole slaw production—cabbage and carrots and onions—and adds other colorful–Read more
Several years ago my daughter and I enjoyed a meal in Berkeley, California, at the restaurant Venus. My fish entree was served with a side of herb- and garlic-infused white beans, a lovely accompaniment to the firm-fleshed fish. I was reminded of how well this–Read more