The wicked winter has taken its toll on me: I am very much under the weather. But I couldn’t leave you without some cooking inspiration this week. So here I share (or re-share) three posts from Februaries past. I can proudly… Continue reading…
a brilliant bird
Cast Iron Chicken with Pan Gravy Top on my list of comfort foods is perfectly roasted chicken. There is great umami satisfaction to be had in a beautifully bronzed bird with crispy skin and tender, juicy flesh. But hitting on… Continue reading…
expanding my repertoire
Indian Butter Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Raita I pride myself on the fact that I exposed my kids to many cuisines growing up. Italian, French, Spanish, Mexican, Moroccan and Asian were all properly and frequently represented. And, as their tastebuds… Continue reading…
virtually vietnamese
We’re in the thick of it now. Flu season is upon us and has been raging for weeks. When my own honey succumbed to the dreaded virus, I scrambled to bring out the big guns–chicken soup (aka Jewish penicillin)–to help… Continue reading…
pigskin pigout
Super Bowl is almost here–can’t wait to have everyone gather for the big game on the big screen (even if my favorite team didn’t make it to the big dance). When it comes to this family’s football feast, the menu… Continue reading…