Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
Recently I saw a program that featured highlights of the French fashion designer Coco Chanel‘s career and legacy. The report talked about how in 1926 Chanel brought the “little black dress” into the modern fashion scene. One hundred years later this revolutionary idea has evolved–Read more
At this time of year, I love exploring a wide range of winter vegetables. Cabbage sometimes gets unfairly cast as a boring vegetable. This warm red cabbage salad shows how versatile and tasty a head of cabbage can be. A longtime favorite recipe at our–Read more
There’s something about an egg dish you can prepare the night before that makes breakfast seem more celebratory. This Broccoli and Red Pepper Breakfast Strata brings color, a variety of vegetables, and big flavors to the morning table. It’s perfect for mornings when friends or–Read more
These early days of March find me searching for signs of spring. Maybe that’s why the shamrocks and kelly green of St. Patrick’s celebrations appeal to me. Friends have invited us to a St. Patrick’s Day party and asked that we bring a finger food–Read more
Mid to late summer is peach celebration time in Colorado. Our farmers’ markets and grocery stores hold displays of blushing fruit—Palisade Peaches —from the abundant orchards in the west of the state. The peaches are heavy and fragrant, calling to be enjoyed at every meal. –Read more
The dessert I’ve made most often in recent weeks is this Banana Snacking Cake with Malted Chocolate Frosting. It’s a “snacking cake” because it is not too big and is simple enough for a spontaneous afternoon bake. When I find myself with a few bananas–Read more