Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
A bubbling, golden crusted casserole of macaroni and cheese says comfort food. While it conjures up memories of cozy evenings, it can also be the centerpiece of a meal. This mac n cheese uses puréed winter squash as its base. The squash lends flavor, vitamins–Read more
As the last days of summer come upon us, I prize my trips to our local farmers’ market for fresh produce. At the market, I can find vegetable varieties that might not be available at the grocery store. The offerings are local, fresh, and full–Read more
A couple of weeks ago I happened upon a Bon Appétit magazine from June 1986. The cover featured skewers of grilled shrimp and scallops alongside colorful vegetable kebabs. Like seeing a photograph of an old friend in a picture album, I was transported back several decades–Read more
The mounds of fresh corn at the farmer’s market are an invitation to celebrate summer. Beneath the green husks and silk are rows of gleaming kernels, filled with crunch and sweetness. We love grilling corn right on the cob or doing a quick sauté of–Read more
Warmth and yellows and oranges are my signals for summer. This dish, which combines juicy chicken pieces and brightly colored carrots and lemons with warm Moroccan spices, fits right into the summer menu. And suited to our summer schedule, it can be put together quickly–Read more
There’s nothing like walking into a kitchen and smelling the comforting scent of tomatoes, peppers, and golden cheese. The aroma wafts from a bubbling dish of Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers in various colors working as vessels for a tasty mixture of beef, vegetables, and bulgur wheat.–Read more