These mid-winter days have had me longing for cozy food—dishes that are warming but interesting, simple to make but full of good flavors.  Soups and stews are certainly in this category.  But I think of pasta first when I imagine my cozy food.  Pasta with–Read more

A bubbling, golden crusted casserole of macaroni and cheese says comfort food. While it conjures up memories of cozy evenings, it can also be the centerpiece of a meal. This mac n cheese uses puréed winter squash as its base. The squash lends flavor, vitamins–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