Roasted Red Pepper “Moussaka”
While not exactly a Proustian moment, it started with a seed. I was in the midst of watering spindly seedlings […]
Chicken “Cassoulet” with Fennel and Sausage
Like tagine or daube, cassoulet is named after its pot, the cassole. Typically earthenware, this slant-sided low-slung vessel embraces a […]
My Blue Hubbard: Winter Squash and Cabbage Gratin
The saga of the 28-pound blue Hubbard squash continues… A vegetable gratin in winter can be healthy as well as […]
Cauliflower Gratin
On a night when we might get a light snow, warm and creamy vegetable gratins seem homey, comforting, just right. […]
Summer Corn, Squash and Pepper Pie
This is such an August treat. Fresh sweet corn combined with cubes of summer squash and colorful peppers, and baked […]
Cauliflower Gratin with Dill
Comfort food = gratin. Something baked with grated cheese. While we’ve been preparing cauliflower every which way because it happens […]
Summer Squash and Tomato Tian
As summer winds down, the oven goes on. A Provence-inspired tian is perfect for the season. Neat layers of sliced […]
Summer Vegetable Ricotta Custard
There’s nothing like a versatile base that simplifies meal preparation at any time of year. In the winter, we tend […]
Potato, Zucchini and Pepper Tian
That’s just a fancy name for scalloped potatoes. Except that these really are special. I didn’t know what to call […]
Ricotta Frittata: Hakuna Matata
Someone could make a jingle out of that title. Ricotta frittata is a springtime refrain for casual living. It reminds […]
Dark Days 16 Vegetarian Challenge Part 2: Cauliflower and Collards Custard with Carrot Ribbons
A continuing series on weekly meals that use sustainable, organic, local and ethical food during the challenging winter months. For […]
Braised Chard Stems and Potatoes
I have the good fortune of having my in-town garden full of chard following a season of heartbreaking local crop […]
Timbale of Collards, Red Pepper and Corn
A savory custard envelopes seasonal vegetables to make a simple but satisfying vegetarian meal. (It would also welcome a few […]
Gingered Eggplant, Tomato and Potato Stew with Green Beans
The aroma and taste of this hauntingly delicious vegetable stew comes from the combination of ginger and tomatoes, punctuated by […]
Summer Squash, Chard and Leek Tian
The hot, humid, seemingly unbearable cloud of oppressive summer weather makes us seek simple and light vegetarian dishes that use […]
Dark Days Week 14: Celeriac and Potato Gratin
With daylight savings time upon us, the dark days don’t seem so dark anymore, except in the food department. We […]
