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PANNA COTTA
PANNA COTTA “Cooked cream” is the English translation of this cool, delicious Italian dessert. It’s at its best when it’s at its simplest—creamy, a little sweet, vanilla scented, a... Read More
THE LAST SUMMER SALAD
THE LAST SUMMER SALAD Still a good many ripening tomatoes on the vines, but blossoms are getting fewer. The basil is getting leggy and a little brown around some edges. But the afternoons are stil... Read More
SPICED PINEAPPLE AND CUCUMBER SALAD
SPICED PINEAPPLE AND CUCUMBER SALAD It’s almost time to pile on the end of summer salads. Cucumbers abound—pickle makers are busy. And fresh pineapples are available now too. Labor Day picni... Read More
SPICED SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE
SPICED SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE ‘Tis the season down our way, where neighbors are just about throwing produce at each other. Tomato vines are bowed over, squash is creeping out on to the lawn and p... Read More
Le Gâteau Magique—Magic Cake
Le Gâteau Magique—Magic Cake Always looking for a dessert that almost makes itself. One bowl, one pan, self-filled—-rich, creamy, needs no icing. This recipe pretty much “takes the ... Read More
SUMMER SALAD PLATTER
SUMMER SALAD PLATTER Front porch lunch, town park cookouts, or a small drinks and salad supper with friends. This big, pretty plate of food is all make-ahead—and most of it just chopping and slici... Read More
TANGIER ISLAND CORN PUDDING
TANGIER ISLAND CORN PUDDING Tangier Island—a remote community in the Chesapeake Bay accessible only by boat and small plane. Watermen, crabbing, commercial fishing and a small tourism economy̵... Read More