Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
My mother, known by her nickname Buttons, is a cookbook collector, recipe reader, and very talented cook. While her projects in the kitchen are simpler these days, the dishes she is known for are an important part of our family legacy. When I asked my–Read more
Each year when corn is in season, I know it’s time to make maque choux (pronounced mock shoo), a comforting Cajun dish that is as colorful as it is tasty. This braised stew has long been served at South Louisiana tables, and every family makes–Read more
Salads that combine something old with something new are fun to explore, especially in the summertime. In this case, the something old is farro, a grain in the wheat family that dates back to Etruscan times. When cooked, farro takes on a nutty flavor along–Read more
Brownies are a classic picnic dessert. They’re casual, chocolate-y, easy to transport and share, and maybe a tad decadent. When two types of cherries and some chocolate chips get added to the batter, they rise to another level of summer bliss. Cherry chocolate brownies are–Read more
August is peak peach season in Colorado. Every year I am elated when the beautiful, blushing fruit appears at the markets. Palisade peaches are not just a feast for the eyes; their intoxicating aroma and sun-kissed flavor make them into fuzzy summer treasures. So I–Read more
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