Sunnyside Cook

When I returned from a trip to Italy last fall, I brought back several bags of pasta. How did I have room in my luggage for the extra weight? I had taken an 8-pound keg of protein powder in my suitcase on the trip there–Read more

A cookie called a “Chimneysweep” captured my imagination a couple of months ago. Its name conjured up memories of Dick Van Dyke as Bert, dancing atop roofs in Mary Poppins and made me smile. My happiness continued after I baked a batch of Chimneysweeps and–Read more

February started here with a steady snowfall. The falling flakes seemed like a sign that I should stay inside and cook something warm and comforting. A beef, barley and vegetable soup simmering on the stove was the answer. This recipe was among the first published–Read more

What better way to ring in the new year than with a new salad? This winter green salad is a great counterpoint to the warming stews and soups that frequently appear on our winter menus. It makes use of both fresh greens and fruits and–Read more

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