Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
Pumpkins decorating porches and leaves turning red and orange announce that fall is here. As the days grow shorter, I look for foods that are comforting and warm. This pilaf, easily put together in a short amount of time, is a welcome autumn addition to–Read more
Tuscany, anyone? Imagine having a chance to learn about regional Italian cooking from someone who is passionate about good ingredients, time-honored techniques, and the traditions that various dishes hold. My son Aaron and I had this special kind of opportunity when we took a cooking–Read more
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
During barbeque season, grilled foods call for a cool counterpart, something comforting yet refreshing. Potatoes offer a versatile blank canvas for salad making. Imagine taking some of the key ingredients for guacamole—avocado, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapenos—and creating a potato-based work of art with Tex-Mex–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
