Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen

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Winter Green Salad with Fruit and Spiced Pecans

Winter Green Salad with Fruit and Spiced Pecans

What better way to ring in the new year than with a new salad? This winter green salad is a great counterpoint to the warming stews and soups that frequently appear on our winter menus. It makes use of both fresh greens and fruits and–Read more

Palisade Peach Ice Cream

Palisade Peach Ice Cream

A few days ago at the farmer’s market, many stalls had signs reading, “Palisade Peaches—Last Week We’ll Be Here!” My spirits dropped a bit because I don’t want the season for eating chin-dripping blushed golden fruit to end. After having enjoyed delicious peaches from California’s–Read more

Tex-Mex Potato Salad

Tex-Mex Potato Salad

During barbeque season, grilled foods call for a cool counterpart, something comforting yet refreshing. Potatoes offer a versatile blank canvas for salad making. Imagine taking some of the key ingredients for guacamole—avocado, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapenos—and creating a potato-based work of art with Tex-Mex–Read more

Soused Zucchini and Summer Squash

Soused Zucchini and Summer Squash

Summer is officially here—and that means the squash machine is at full throttle. I remember one summer when I grew too many zucchini and experimented with appetizers, salads, side dishes, main dishes, breads, and even chocolate chip cookies that had zucchini as a main ingredient.–Read more

Lettuce Cups with Peas, Mushrooms, and Mint–Two Ways

Lettuce Cups with Peas, Mushrooms, and Mint–Two Ways

In May of 1986 Bon Appétit launched a new column titled, “The Weekday Cook,” written by Karen Kaplan and Kristine Kidd. Tired of feeling that their hectic Monday through Friday schedules had them turning to unhealthy take-out dinners or frozen entrées, they decided to invest in a–Read more

Baked Spaghetti Squash with Two Cheeses

Baked Spaghetti Squash with Two Cheeses

I am frequently searching for new dishes to serve alongside a protein or at the center of a vegetarian meal. Squashes can be  interesting alternatives to potatoes, rice, and various grains. This recipe for baked spaghetti squash uses a small number of ingredients to help–Read more