Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
These mid-winter days have had me longing for cozy food—dishes that are warming but interesting, simple to make but full of good flavors. Soups and stews are certainly in this category. But I think of pasta first when I imagine my cozy food. Pasta with–Read more
In January our skies can alternate between depressing grey and bright powder blue. Whatever the color of the sky, the temperatures stay pretty cold. This Tuscan Barley and Vegetable Soup serves to brighten up our days, whatever the weather may be— while warming us up–Read more
This fall I lost my first cooking teacher. My mother–who taught me how to measure, sift, and stir as well as how the sharing of food is tied to love—died in early October. I have missed her every day since. Cooking recipes that are connected–Read more
Each time I make this Summer Slaw with Blackberries, I am carried back in time. I vividly remember the summertime ritual of picking blackberries when I was growing up. We would scout out abundant vines along roadsides and pile out of the car with our–Read more
Nacho macaroni and cheese gets a kick of spiciness from salsa verde and a crunch from a tortilla topping in this quick meal.
The recipe card for this salad is old, wrinkled, and stained. Its shabby condition confirms that we’ve enjoyed eating spinach salad brightened by jewel-like oranges and raspberries, tangy feta, and crunchy nuts over and over through the years. Taking out the recipe card brought memories–Read more
