Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
As the days of summer wane, we are eating fresh tomatoes every chance we get. Our raised bed plot in the backyard has been slow to produce tomatoes, but we have been fortunate to enjoy beauties from our daughter’s abundant garden and others from the–Read more
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
One of the most colorful highlights of the summer is the bell pepper selection at the market. Red, orange, and yellow peppers outshine their green cousins with a sweet taste and crunch. Roasting bell peppers creates a great foundation for many dishes, from salads to–Read more
The variety of colors at summer farmers markets make me want to fill our plates with lively combinations of vegetables. The season’s temperatures beckon us to have salads more often—a cool composition of the freshest summer produce. If you want to celebrate the colors and produce–Read more
In my last post, I shared a recipe for Long Island Blueberry Tart and recommended using this crust. Like the tart, this recipe comes from Bon Appétit in August 1985 and was created by the talented food writer Richard Sax. This sweet pie crust is great to use–Read more
The stacks of cartons holding fresh blueberries at the farmers market or grocery store are always a sure sign that summer is in full swing. Back in 1985 I ran across a recipe for a Long Island Blueberry Tart in Bon Appétit contributed by Richard–Read more