Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
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
Gathering with friends and family for meals brings much needed light into the dark days of winter. On those occasions, I love having a new dish to share that has a bit of sparkle in it. This winter salad brings roasted butternut squash, leafy greens,–Read more
While our family has favorite dishes that return to the table at Thanksgiving over and over each year, we also usually bring a new dish or two to the celebration. Some years it’s a novel dessert or a new way to cook the turkey. But–Read more
On Tuesday we celebrated one month of having our granddaughter Rose in our lives. We had a lot to be happy about, as she is a sweet, mellow, beautiful baby. So we baked a homemade chocolate cake with glossy, rich chocolate frosting. Then we told–Read more