When you’ve been cooking for as many years as I have, you gradually develop a repertoire. There are certain standout dishes that you come to be known for. This is one of mine. I’m kind of surprised that I’m even… Continue reading…
cool as a cucumber
It’s getting steamy around here, so I thought I’d help combat the heat by offering up a favorite recipe of mine. During the dog days of summer, what could be better than a no-cook dish? This chilled soup has been… Continue reading…
soup’s on
One of my absolute favorite things to eat year-round is soup. It’s easy to cook up in one pot, it’s versatile and so satisfying. In the colder months, there’s nothing like a hearty bowl of meat and vegetables in a… Continue reading…
soup du jour
It’s supposed to be spring here in New York, but the weather is not cooperating at all–ugh! Well, if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em I say, so why not warm up with something hearty. When I’m feeling a bit out… Continue reading…
it was a dark and stormy night…
To me, there’s nothing quite so soul-satisfying as a bowl of soup. On a chilly, rainy night (like tonight!), it’s a great way to warm you, body and mind. My grandma used to make a great mushroom barley soup–and that’s… Continue reading…