Rosemary: Winter Citrus Salads and a Bunch of Crackers
The piney pungency of rosemary is a terrific counterpoint to foods that I often find too rich or too sweet. […]
Kedgeree
Kedgeree was invented somewhere along an axis between colonial India and Scotland. It combines curried rice with either finnan haddie […]
Dark Days Week 6: Mushroom and Cabbage Lasagna
I find the Dark Days challenge to be no challenge at all when it comes to meat and poultry, and […]
Homemade Pickled Herring for the New Year
When I was growing up, we always had pickled herring around for the New Year, as well smoked fish. I […]
Dark Days Week 5: Sea Scallops with Mushrooms and Leeks on Sweet Potato Crisps
Variety, balance. Colors, textures, flavors. Seasonality, locality, sustainability. This meal had it all, simply by layering. Each component was prepared […]
Not-so-thick Mushroom Barley Soup with Greens
Mushroom-barley is a classic soup that I find is typically too thick and gummy, possibly because it is made in […]
Israeli Couscous with Cooked Cucumber and Feta
While we eat as locally and seasonally as possible, I am led astray by the occasional “find” in the seconds […]
Oyster Chowder for the New Year
Fondly recalling tonging oysters in Chesapeake Bay with my father or witnessing him effortlessly shuck a bushel of those craggy […]
January: A Portable Pantry for a New Start
A new year, a new city, new apartments and new schools or jobs mean new pantries to set up for […]
Quince Marmalade and Quince Jelly
Made with apple-shaped quince that was shredded and slow-cooked, this marmalade is delicious. Quince starts out yellow, with drab flesh […]
Festive Roots: Rutabagas with Pomegranate Seeds and Pink Peppercorns
At this time of year, I seek out ways to make ordinary food more festive. The other night we had […]
Dark Days Week 4: Collard Greens Timbale
This simple and satisfying supper features sturdy collard greens and stems suspended in a savory custard. The custardy mixture was […]
Orange Marmalade
Making orange marmalade has become a December tradition in our household, getting ready for the holidays and gift giving. While […]
Dark Days Week 3: Chicken Cacciatore with the Last Locals
At the end of the fall growing season, right before the first killer frost (which was late this year), we […]
Farfalle Pasta with Beets and Roasted Oranges
Hmmm. Do these really go together? Pasta and beets? My daughter brought me a package of cream and magenta striped […]
Sautéed Cabbage with Portobello Mushrooms
Cabbage and mushrooms have a great affinity for each other and I find myself using the combination in various ways. […]
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