Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
Salads that combine something old with something new are fun to explore, especially in the summertime. In this case, the something old is farro, a grain in the wheat family that dates back to Etruscan times. When cooked, farro takes on a nutty flavor along–Read more
Brownies are a classic picnic dessert. They’re casual, chocolate-y, easy to transport and share, and maybe a tad decadent. When two types of cherries and some chocolate chips get added to the batter, they rise to another level of summer bliss. Cherry chocolate brownies are–Read more
Grilling vegetables is a rite of summertime . I love how heat transforms crisp, colorful peppers, onions, and squash into caramelized, tender morsels. They become the multi-hued canvas for these fajitas featuring tofu flavored with a magical marinade. Tofu fajitas are a fun way to–Read more
Imagine a crunchy sugar cookie crust topped with fresh strawberries. Glazed with a barely sweet mixture of citrus-scented jam, this fresh strawberry tart brings that imaginary taste to reality. I was intrigued when I saw a recipe for a fresh strawberry tart in the 1990–Read more
Tulips are blooming, green leaves are emerging, and birds are singing. Just when I think that spring has finally arrived in Denver, a snow shower lets me know who the boss is. Such a turn in the weather calls for a special group of superheroes—spring–Read more
We have a pair of muffin tins that have followed us from kitchen to kitchen since our college days. Bequeathed to us by our friend Dave when he was graduating from OU and shedding belongings, these pans still make me smile. They’re seasoned from years–Read more