Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen

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Lemony Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Artichokes

Lemony Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Artichokes

Winter weather has me pining for bright flavors.  If we have a warm dinner that tastes like a bit of sunshine, the brisk North wind and cold temperatures are easier to bear. This lemony chicken stew is based upon sunny flavors similar to chicken piccata,–Read more

Mrs. Suszczynski’s Molasses Cookies

Mrs. Suszczynski’s Molasses Cookies

Fall weather makes me nostalgic. I’ve been looking through old photographs of our family recently, smiling at faces smiling at me through the years. Classic movies sound like a good idea for the longer nights, and foods that have comforted us over the years start–Read more

Carrot and Cumin Soup

Carrot and Cumin Soup

We recently had the good fortune to explore Paris as well as small towns in Normandy for a few days. During our travels we saw chalkboards at many cafés and brasseries advertising each day’s specials. Because of the chilly weather, we frequently spotted eateries offering–Read more

Spanish Apple Salad

Spanish Apple Salad

Six ingredients, seasonal produce, simple to assemble, but complex in flavor. That’s the profile of this fun Spanish Apple Salad.   Crisp, tart apples team up with nutty cheese and crunchy almonds for a new twist at the dinner table. Lightly dressed with a simple vinaigrette,–Read more

Corn Maque Choux

Corn Maque Choux

Each year when corn is in season, I know it’s time to make maque choux (pronounced mock shoo), a comforting Cajun dish that is as colorful as it is tasty.   This braised stew has long been served at South Louisiana tables, and every family makes–Read more

Chez Dobie Red Beans and Rice

Chez Dobie Red Beans and Rice

In New Orleans most restaurants feature Red Beans and Rice on Mondays.  Likewise, many South Louisiana homes have the scent of cooking red beans wafting through the kitchen at the beginning of the week.  This practice dates back to when Monday was the day that–Read more