Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
My dad is a talented, adventurous cook. Whether he is making a healthy dinner for two or whipping up a meal for the 25 members of his supper club, he is interested in novel ingredients, creative techniques, and both new and traditional recipes. Having lived–Read more
Today the whole house was filled with the smell of warm spices, a perfect counterpoint to the cold temperatures outside. While many kitchens will be combining pumpkin with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to make pies this time of year, I used those ingredients to create a pumpkin–Read more
Pumpkins decorating porches and leaves turning red and orange announce that fall is here. As the days grow shorter, I look for foods that are comforting and warm. This pilaf, easily put together in a short amount of time, is a welcome autumn addition to–Read more
As the days of summer wane, we are eating fresh tomatoes every chance we get. Our raised bed plot in the backyard has been slow to produce tomatoes, but we have been fortunate to enjoy beauties from our daughter’s abundant garden and others from the–Read more
A few days ago at the farmer’s market, many stalls had signs reading, “Palisade Peaches—Last Week We’ll Be Here!” My spirits dropped a bit because I don’t want the season for eating chin-dripping blushed golden fruit to end. After having enjoyed delicious peaches from California’s–Read more
During barbeque season, grilled foods call for a cool counterpart, something comforting yet refreshing. Potatoes offer a versatile blank canvas for salad making. Imagine taking some of the key ingredients for guacamole—avocado, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapenos—and creating a potato-based work of art with Tex-Mex–Read more