02/06/23Cauliflower Kimchi Dip This baked cauliflower dish gets depth from caramelized kimchi and zing from a vinegar-based “wing” sauce such as Frank’s or Texas Pete plus just enough cream cheese to bring it... Read More
02/06/23Kale Tomato Rice with Broiled Cheese This simple weeknight dish of tender rice, leafy greens, and a layer of bubbling cheese is pure comfort food with healthy-ish options. A great way to use up leftover rice... Read More
01/25/23Easy Soft Pretzels If you love a soft pretzel with its crusty exterior and chewy center but aren’t in the mood for a full-on made-from-scratch version, here’s an easy option using fresh pizza... Read More
12/17/22Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies As if classic thumbprints needed a boost, here’s a version with the addition of cream cheese for a tangy rich cookie filled with your favorite jam flavors, including apricot, raspberry,... Read More
11/12/22Thanksgiving Plates Roast turkey and gravy are usually the star for the big Thanksgiving meal but a little love on the side can come from the equally stellar supporting players. On this plate... Read More
10/23/22Cereal Toffee Crunch Cookies These cookies—crunchy and both sweet and savory, with lots of texture and depth—balance “healthful” morning cereal with toffee-laden candy. In my early twenties, living and teaching in Sweden, I fell... Read More
10/14/22Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage Brussels sprouts on thick burgeoning branches have been popping up at local farmers markets, accompanied by oohs and ahhs as well as puzzled looks as to what to do with... Read More
01/04/22Hot and Sour Soup with Greens and Ginger This version of the classic take-out soup is loosely based on a Chinese Hot and Sour Soup recipe from Epicurious.com, which calls for pork; I’ve replaced the meat with a bunch... Read More