Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
I like the irony that we turn to a food called “chili” to take the chill off of a frosty evening. I’ve been warming our winters with this vegetarian chili for over two decades, using its unusual ingredient—bulgur wheat—to entice even carnivores to dig in.–Read more
When a friend asked me to bring a simple appetizer to her New Year’s Eve celebration, I remembered a recipe I had seen in an old issue of Bon Appétit. And then I channeled my amigas Marci and Anna—both great party givers—for inspiration. Marci is famous for her–Read more
It all started with beautiful chard at the grocery store. When I saw that bunch of greens, I knew it needed to come home with me and jump into action via minestrone. Beginning the new year with a warming soup fills the house with the–Read more
A bubbling, golden crusted casserole of macaroni and cheese says comfort food. While it conjures up memories of cozy evenings, it can also be the centerpiece of a meal. This mac n cheese uses puréed winter squash as its base. The squash lends flavor, vitamins–Read more
Warm, velvety Brie bakes until it’s molten underneath a sauce highlighting seasonal cranberries and holiday spices. Served with crisp crackers or fruit slices, it can be a fun appetizer or a festive after-dinner cheese dish. This is a recipe perfect for when friends gather together–Read more
I know that Halloween is around the corner, and I should be carving pumpkins. But I decided to carve and stuff apples instead. Baking apples, scented with cinnamon and packed with a mixture of pecans and dried fruit, says that happy fall days are here.–Read more