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
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
10/14/22Roasted 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
09/04/22Cod with Lemon, Brown Butter, and Almonds Here’s a lightened-up version of a classic fish amandine recipe; Spanish Marcona almonds offer tons of flavor as they are fried in olive oil and lightly salted, but sub in... Read More
07/06/22Roasted Salmon with Carrot Top Pesto Is there anything better this time of year than outdoor markets flush with shades of green, fuchsia, orange and purple? Such abundance to make the most of simple, small bites,... Read More
06/21/22Dirty clams need a cornmeal bath It’s clamming season and whether you like to dig for the mollusks yourself or buy them from a local fishmonger, both razors and littlenecks, cooked with minimal fuss is the... 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
10/12/21Crispy Chicken Thighs with Soy, Ginger and Swiss Chard This is an easy weeknight dish that maximizes flavor and ease of prep. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, which are very forgiving, get crisped up in a hot cast-iron skillet and... Read More