Sometimes a thing can be right under my nose, but I just don’t see it. Like this, for instance. An obvious choice, yet it never before occurred to me to try squash this way. In the mad rush to get dinner… Continue reading…
vegetarian revelry
Happy Wednesday night dinner! This scrumptious dish could easily become my go-to meal all winter long. Not only is it pretty on a plate, it’s so healthy and gratifying. A bowl of protein-packed quinoa is topped with a colorful combination… Continue reading…
souper supper
Thanksgiving is over, the kids are back at school (for now), and we are back to our cozy domesticity. One of my favorite soups this time of year is a velvety autumnal wonder that makes a scrumptious supper for… Continue reading…
dem bones, dem bones
Knowing all the cooking that I do, you’ll be surprised to hear this: I have never made my own beef stock from scratch. Oh yes, I’m a pro at throwing together a rich, flavorful chicken stock (recipe here) and have… Continue reading…
eye candy
I’m a big proponent of seasonal cooking: using ingredients that are fresh and local; creating the flavors that we crave at the moment. It keeps things interesting in the kitchen. Fall screams slow braises, rich soups, pumpkins, apples and,… Continue reading…