Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
Summer is officially here—and that means the squash machine is at full throttle. I remember one summer when I grew too many zucchini and experimented with appetizers, salads, side dishes, main dishes, breads, and even chocolate chip cookies that had zucchini as a main ingredient.–Read more
Gathering friends and family together to celebrate the 4th of July sometimes calls for traditional barbecue, corn on the cob, and slices of cold watermelon. I like to bring new dishes to the table each year, a kind of culinary celebration of independence. This unusual–Read more
For over 25 years, we had a sign hanging in our kitchen that read, “I love a man with dishpan hands.” I finally retired it when we moved, but Chuck still does a lot of dishes, and he is a happy guy when I can–Read more
My octogenarian amigo Antonio has always loved Valentine’s Day. He gets lots of attention from an attractive friend who calls him, “Mi Amor,” and they shower each other with baskets full of pink flowers and red velvet cupcakes, chocolates, and the like. What his lady friend–Read more
Winter chilis created by outstanding chefs are the focus of article penned by Richard Sax in the February 1986 issue of Bon Appétit. As I was brainstorming what to serve at our Super Bowl party, a black bean chili from the famed Café Beaujolais in–Read more
When the year begins, I always yearn for a lighter take on foods–especially after spending the holiday season indulging in treats. Looking through the January 1986 issue of Bon Appétit, I found 11 recipes for “Light Entrées” in an article written by Carol P. Robertson.–Read more