Turn Your Summer Squash Bounty into a Delicious Side A Brilliantly Simple Summer Zucchini Salad. Zucchini is a summer vegetable rockstar and if you’re like me and you decided to plant it in your garden this year, you already have… Continue Reading
Mulligan stew is not what you think. Mulligan stew can’t be what you think because Mulligan stew is made from whatever you have in the fridge that needs to be used so it’s different for everyone. Mulligan stew is the… Continue Reading
A flavor base is the taste at the heart of any cuisine. In Latino cooking, it’s a sofrito; in Italy, it’s also a sofrito, but Italian; in France, a mirepoix. If you learn to prepare these foundational recipes, you’ll be… Continue Reading
Not only are beans inexpensive and nutritious — full of fiber, high in protein and antioxidants — but they are also a versatile pantry star. Prepare a big batch of saucy, smoky, spicy black beans over the weekend and freeze… Continue Reading
Every year during the holidays I make a big pot of mulled cider for my guests to enjoy — and it makes my house smell wonderful. I love to give homemade gifts from my kitchen and often bottle my cider… Continue Reading
The flour I use is organic and unbleached. Last month my (other) favorite food blog ran a butter taste test, so I made sure to pick up plenty for holiday baking. And the most precious ingredient of all — my… Continue Reading
My dad is famous for his “not so gluten-free” cornbread stuffing. Actually, he calls it “dressing” because he’s southern and always notes that it’s only “stuffing” if it’s stuffed inside the turkey. Growing up, we ate his dressing every Thanksgiving.… Continue Reading
At Thanksgiving, we give thanks for a rich harvest of fall fruits and vegetables: think pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, green beans and brussels sprouts, apples, pears, and, of course, cranberries. Given this fall bounty, creating festive dishes that satisfy vegetarian… Continue Reading
Health snacks for the people. We crave so hard. Our bodies hit the afternoon backwaters and our attention wavers and, oh my God, we need Cheetos. We want Cheetos. We definitely don’t need them. But maybe because we’re tired or… Continue Reading
Natural Cocktails that are (mostly) easy, delicious, and refreshing. Natural cocktails? Yes please! It’s August and I’m hot. I’m gonna burst into flames because global warming hates me, and I don’t know if I mentioned this, but it’s hot. I… Continue Reading