Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen

Winter

Orange and Lemon Cake

Orange and Lemon Cake

My octogenarian amigo Antonio has always loved Valentine’s Day. He gets lots of attention from an attractive friend who calls him, “Mi Amor,” and they shower each other with baskets full of pink flowers and red velvet cupcakes, chocolates, and the like.  What his lady friend–Read more

Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili

Winter chilis created by outstanding chefs are the focus of article penned by Richard Sax in the February 1986 issue of Bon Appétit. As I was brainstorming what to serve at our Super Bowl party, a black bean chili from the famed Café Beaujolais in–Read more

Pork Chops with Braised Red Cabbage

Pork Chops with Braised Red Cabbage

When the year begins, I always yearn for a lighter take on foods–especially after spending the holiday season indulging in treats. Looking through the January 1986 issue of Bon Appétit, I found 11 recipes for “Light Entrées” in an article written by Carol P. Robertson.–Read more

Mushroom, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Goat Cheese Pasta

Mushroom, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Goat Cheese Pasta

One feature of the 1986 issues of Bon Appétit was a monthly column written by Abby Mandel about the food processor. Mandel was a well-regarded cookbook writer from Chicago who celebrated the midwestern table in her recipes. In these columns she created and adapted recipes using the food processor–Read more