Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
When we have an occasion for serving boiled shrimp or other seafood, one task jumps to the front of the line: making the remoulade sauce. This tasty dipping sauce is always a hit. It has complex flavors, but very easy preparation steps. And it can–Read more
A crunchy tortilla exterior encasing a silky vegetarian filling, held together with chili-flecked melted cheese describes the summer treat of Torta de Calabacitas. The torta is great fare for a light dinner and puts a dent in the zucchini drawer, too. Since the Unofficial Zucchini–Read more
It’s funny what we miss when our access to grocery stores and abundance is limited. In the days when our freezer was plentifully packed, a bag of Ore-Ida Tater Tots might have called to join burgers as part of our dinner menu. But a recent–Read more
Six ingredients, seasonal produce, simple to assemble, but complex in flavor. That’s the profile of this fun Spanish Apple Salad. Crisp, tart apples team up with nutty cheese and crunchy almonds for a new twist at the dinner table. Lightly dressed with a simple vinaigrette,–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
When I traveled to Oklahoma recently, I didn’t realize that the trip would bring a whole new understanding of edamame my way. I am accustomed to eating edamame from pods at sushi restaurants and have incorporated the shelled soybeans into some of my Asian-themed salads–Read more