Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
I always look forward to the first weeks of spring and the appearance of fresh, local asparagus in the stores. The spears are beacons of the new season and bring beautiful color to meals. This salad that features fresh, crisp-tender asparagus alongside new potatoes, ham,–Read more
A few weeks ago my friend Rachel wrote to me about spring pretending to come, only to be chased away by wintry weather. She said that one of her remedies to bring light into her kitchen was cooking with Hatch chiles from New Mexico. Her–Read more
Easy and elegant are two words that I love to combine in the kitchen. This baked fish, flavored with a fresh lime and ginger sauce, successfully pulls off that combination. In less than half an hour, you can serve a main course that will wow–Read more
On chilly winter days, a bowl of garnet-colored tomato soup is a treat. It brightens the table as well as our spirits. This soup offers the warm taste of roasted tomatoes along with a bit of spice from two types of peppers. Creamy despite having–Read more
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
Warm, velvety Brie bakes until it’s molten underneath a sauce highlighting seasonal cranberries and holiday spices. Served with crisp crackers or fruit slices, it can be a fun appetizer or a festive after-dinner cheese dish. This is a recipe perfect for when friends gather together–Read more