Ricotta Lamb Meatballs with Gochujang Marinara With all the information we’re bombarded with lately about eating well and sourcing responsibly raised/grown ingredients, I have been gravitating toward consuming less meat. I don’t think I’ll ever become a full-fledge vegetarian–I enjoy… 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…
get your freekeh on
You have probably heard of quinoa, millet, or bulgur, and maybe even tried a farro or two, but there’s a new old grain that’s making waves these days. It’s called freekeh (pronounced free-ka): green wheat that is harvested young, fire-roasted, and… Continue reading…
seasonal segue
Spring has sprung and, though crocuses are blooming and trees are beginning to bud, there’s still a chill in the air. This magnificent soup/stew bridges that seasonal gap as we shift from hearty comfort food to the lighter fare we… Continue reading…