08/29/21Almond Grape Cake with Lemon Cream Sweet, plump grapes shine in this almond-laced snacking cake that packs up well for school lunches, hiking, and camping. Slice grapes in half for the batter and keep some for... Read More
04/06/21Savory Spring Tart with Lemon Ricotta If you’re drawn to the idea of a spring quiche or savory tart but find it daunting to make, here is a streamlined way to celebrate the season. Bake up... Read More
03/23/21Rainbow Eggs and Toasted Pita Salad In homage to spring, here’s a colorful salad of eggs lightly pickled with turmeric and beet and tossed with toasted flatbread, such as pita or naan. Consider doubling the batch... Read More
02/09/21Chile con carne No beans, no tomatoes, no fillers. Not quite a stew or a soup. Simply, this is an addictive “bowl of red” inspired by the kitchens of New Mexico and Texas, with deep... Read More
12/30/20Spicy Coconut Black-Eyed Peas NOTE: This was originally posted in 2014, but updated for this New Year. With a New Year to start in just a few days, I was thinking of some of... Read More
12/15/20Italian Ricotta Cookies I got a version of this traditional recipe from a friend of a friend of a friend of the original yet elusive Mama Romano. Whether a true Mama Romano exists behind... Read More
10/18/20Fall Hummus Bowls Hummus, the go-to dip of chickpeas blended with sesame seed paste, lemon and garlic, is often so hit-or-miss I stopped eating it for a long time. But during the past... Read More
09/20/20Apple Doughnut Muffins Behind every neighborhood apple tree is a lover with big ideas. Apple butter. Long-simmered cider. Tender hand pies. Crabapple-ginger cake. Apples are as much at ease with savory flavors as they... Read More