Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
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
Last weekend we celebrated a family birthday with a small but festive brunch. Our menu included a cheesy egg casserole along with crunchy green salad. Ellen contributed cornmeal drop biscuits and a beautiful chocolate and vanilla layer cake adorned with sprinkles. Somewhere within our meal–Read more
We just returned from a few days in Mexico, a welcome time in warm climes with soft sand and blue skies. Each evening during our stay, we’d hear a knock on the door for a delivery of warm tea and pieces of chocolate. The candies–Read more
During the cold days of winter, I love being able to share food that’s bright and seasonal with friends. This dish, a winter Caprese, combines the typical ingredients of a summer Caprese salad—tomatoes and mozzarella—but changes the way the tomatoes are prepared. Oven roasting the–Read more