Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
The grey days of February have me pining for green things. I want to see the leaves reappear on the trees and bulbs start to push their verdant stems through the soil. I know I will have to wait for the garden to cooperate with–Read more
Sometimes a pan of chocolate brownies can lead to deep decision making—Who wants the corners with crunchy edges or who’s asking for the middle pieces with soft pillowy insides? These chocolate brownie cookies make those kinds of choices irrelevant. Round in shape, they offer the–Read more
Waking up to a house that smells of apple pie spices is one way to welcome a day happily. When the spices are laced throughout an easy baked oatmeal brimming with tender apple pieces and tart dried cranberries, breakfast makes the day even better. My–Read more
Fall weather makes me nostalgic. I’ve been looking through old photographs of our family recently, smiling at faces smiling at me through the years. Classic movies sound like a good idea for the longer nights, and foods that have comforted us over the years start–Read more
Six ingredients, seasonal produce, simple to assemble, but complex in flavor. That’s the profile of this fun Spanish Apple Salad. Crisp, tart apples team up with nutty cheese and crunchy almonds for a new twist at the dinner table. Lightly dressed with a simple vinaigrette,–Read more
Each year when corn is in season, I know it’s time to make maque choux (pronounced mock shoo), a comforting Cajun dish that is as colorful as it is tasty. This braised stew has long been served at South Louisiana tables, and every family makes–Read more