Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
While our family has favorite dishes that return to the table at Thanksgiving over and over each year, we also usually bring a new dish or two to the celebration. Some years it’s a novel dessert or a new way to cook the turkey. But–Read more
On Tuesday we celebrated one month of having our granddaughter Rose in our lives. We had a lot to be happy about, as she is a sweet, mellow, beautiful baby. So we baked a homemade chocolate cake with glossy, rich chocolate frosting. Then we told–Read more
These waning days of summer cause me to want to celebrate our local sun-kissed produce at its peak. I was lucky enough last week to have a friend offer me an abundance of tomatoes from her garden. They included Japanese Black Trifele and Pink Bumblebee–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
Now that grilling season is open, I’m always looking for easy sides that can complement our meals. I want dishes that add to the festivities. This rice salad fits those categories. It is colorful and flavorful, a great companion for meats or vegetables that are–Read more
Fresh cherries and blueberries have been abundant at the market lately, sure signs that summer and its celebrations are upon us. Recently, we have fallen for a summery cake that is golden yellow and brimming with fresh fruit. Featuring a batter rich in notes of–Read more