Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen

Family Recipes

Shrimp and Summer Squash Dressing

Shrimp and Summer Squash Dressing

July is prime time for summer squash and a welcome season for lighter dinner fare. This yellow squash and shrimp dressing is as colorful as a flower garden and offers great contrasts in flavors: just-tender squash rounds, firm flavorful shrimp, and a bit of crunchy–Read more

Summer Rice Salad

Summer Rice Salad

Now that grilling season is open, I’m always looking for easy sides that can complement our meals. I want dishes that add to the festivities. This rice salad fits those categories.  It is colorful and flavorful, a great companion for meats or vegetables that are–Read more

Big Wally’s Granola

Big Wally’s Granola

Richly toasted oats, crunchy seeds, sweet coconut, and golden raisins blend together to make a granola that’s sure to brighten your morning. An older version of this tasty cereal was one of the specialties of my father-in-law Walter, or as I call him, Big Wally.–Read more

Bob’s Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

Bob’s Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

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