Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
In recent weeks the trees in our neighborhood have taken on hues of gold and auburn, beautiful bursts of color against the blue October sky. As the days get shorter, comfort foods appeal to us—and a soup to warm up a chilly night is what–Read more
Balmy August evenings call for outdoor dining and meals that require little prep and kitchen time. A myriad of vegetables, farm fresh and full of flavor, can bring some later summer magic to the patio table. A few summers ago, our friends Jen and Scott invited us–Read more
As picnic season opens, having a good selection of dishes to share with friends in the park is on my list of things to do. This recipe uses some of the usual characters in a cole slaw production—cabbage and carrots and onions—and adds other colorful–Read more
Several years ago my daughter and I enjoyed a meal in Berkeley, California, at the restaurant Venus. My fish entree was served with a side of herb- and garlic-infused white beans, a lovely accompaniment to the firm-fleshed fish. I was reminded of how well this–Read more
In recent months, I’ve found myself turning to flavors of my childhood for comforting foods. Growing up in southern Louisiana, I benefitted from the bounty of Cajun recipes and ingredients. Sweet potatoes were plentiful, harvested in nearby communities. My mother sometimes baked them, sometimes–Read more
A cookie called a “Chimneysweep” captured my imagination a couple of months ago. Its name conjured up memories of Dick Van Dyke as Bert, dancing atop roofs in Mary Poppins and made me smile. My happiness continued after I baked a batch of Chimneysweeps and–Read more