Green Gazpacho It’s kind of a family joke. My grandma, who was an otherwise decent cook, would indoctrinate new members of the family by serving them cold fruit soup. No one is quite sure where she got the idea to offer these unusual concoctions, but I… Continue reading…
takeout diy
Dan Dan Noodles and Szechuan Cucumber Salad Never been a big fan of Chinese food. My folks always teased me that I must have been adopted because I was missing the Asian cuisine gene. I think it just skipped a generation—my daughter loves it… Continue reading…
ramp redemption
Ricotta Toast with Ramps and Poached Egg One of my favorite ways to cook is to let seasonal produce inspire me. Spring brings asparagus and artichokes, peas and rhubarb, and ramps, the most elusive ingredient of all. Because this season’s most prized possession has a… Continue reading…
a bowl for the season
Creamy Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms and Asparagus It’s one of those in-between times of year. Spring is here, yet still finding its footing. Days are balmy, but it cools down at night. I love it. While I rediscover the new season’s bounty,… Continue reading…
an ode to avocado
Avocado Green Goddess Dressing Avocado Cilantro Hummus … Continue reading…