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…
crave worthy catch
Asian Steamed Fish with Kale Sauté January is at an end and I wonder how many resolutions you made but couldn’t keep. It’s very easy to get off track and indulge in a multitude of sins. But when the inevitable hangover… Continue reading…
moroccan gold
A bit of this, a dash of that. That’s how my mother-in-law would describe the preparation of her signature Moroccan dishes. None of the recipes were written down and it was tricky for her to give me exact measurements, especially… Continue reading…
love apple lust, part deux
It’s the most wonderful time of year! The markets are bursting with the fresh fruits of farmers’ labors–sweet corn, juicy peaches, beautiful berries. But I get most excited when that colorful cornucopia of heirloom tomatoes finally hits the stands. Brandywine, Cherokee Purple,… Continue reading…