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Avocado and Mango Salad
Avocado and Mango Salad There’s nothing very complicated about this simple salad—the good taste of mango and avocado together is hard to overthink. From Mexico to Thailand, these two warm weather ... Read More
Krumiri—Italian Corn Meal Cookies
Krumiri—Italian Corn Meal Cookies The Piemonte, or Piedmont region of Italy, is known for fine wine, truffles and corn meal in regional cuisine—think polenta. These 19th C., barely sweet, crunchy,... Read More
The Asparagus Course
The Asparagus Course Asparagus—one of the venerable rites of culinary springtime. Sautéed? Roasted? Covered with an herbed béchamel? Or would that be akin to gilding the lily? Then the second ques... Read More
Lemon Ricotta Cake
Lemon Ricotta Cake The bright taste of lemon, a slice of something dense and delicious—who doesn’t need a treat right about now. This is an old-fashioned, every day dessert I’ve seen everywhere ... Read More
Roasted Vegetable Salad—Mediterranean Style
Roasted Vegetable Salad—Mediterranean Style A four-ingredient, delicious, picture perfect, warm vegetable salad that takes about 15 minutes—start to finish. Smells heavenly as it roasts—and 5 se... Read More
Baked Rice Pudding
Baked Rice Pudding We’re all hunkering down now and finding whatever peace to be found in the few things that still feel normal. For many with mouths to feed, that means finding some contentment in ... Read More
Bacon Wrapped Eggs
Bacon Wrapped Eggs Eggs in the oven for a crowd beats stove-top cooking any morning. Day before-prep makes this breakfast fast and easy. A quick Sunday brunch, kids needing something new, or even brea... Read More
CHOCOLATE COBBLER
CHOCOLATE COBBLER Probably not a myth that chocolate makes any day look better. Looking back over old cookbooks, seems like home cooks back over 100 years had the same idea. This recipe, actually not ... Read More