Turkey

There’s something fun about meatballs—is it that each one offers an individual package of savory goodness? Or do they bring me back to watching my mom brown meatballs before making a red sauce so my sister and I could sing, “On Top of Spaghetti” as–Read more

There is something very comforting about having a pot of chili on the stove.  Wisps of cumin- and chili-scented steam escape from the pot, promising a bowl of warmth and cheer. With March Madness in full swing, I thought I’d cook up a batch of–Read more

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

Gathering friends and family together to celebrate the 4th of July sometimes calls for traditional barbecue, corn on the cob, and slices of cold watermelon. I like to bring new dishes to the table each year, a kind of culinary celebration of independence.  This unusual–Read more