NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY August 3—National Watermelon Day. It’s hot. A cold slice of melon sounds perfect. Watermelon seeds were found in King Tut’s tomb—so this good, hot weather food ha...Read More
SCALLOPS WITH BACON SHERRY CREAM SAUCE Summertime and scallops—hard to beat that combo. Maybe the title alone already has you reaching for the sauté pan. This is a pretty simple prep for a fanc...Read More
BLACKBERRY HAND PIES The berries all seem to come at once. Jams and crisps, ice cream and crumbles—an embarrassment of riches. These small hand pies can use up that leftover cup of berries, ...Read More
SMOKED SALMON WITH PASTA I had a half package of really nice smoked salmon—and wanted a nice easy summer supper. A jar of artichoke hearts, a half-basket of cherry tomatoes and a few pantry staple...Read More
A SAUCE FOR ALL SEASONS Every once in awhile a combination of flavors comes along that seems to work as a condiment for all sorts of dishes—seafood, pasta salads, a dip for berries or cut fruit,...Read More
PEACH PUDDING Peach season—roadside stands and farm markets down our way have baskets-full, warm from the heat, and redolent with the sweet aroma of high summer. Peach pie, peach cobbler, peac...Read More
SHOYU POACHED CHICKEN-MANGO SALAD Sometimes combining cultural foodways, depending on what’s happening in your pantry, leads to some pretty interesting combinations. Good summer meals often mix a ...Read More
BLACK CHERRY- LIME SHRUB From ancient potable to kiddie aperitif Every once in a while growing up, there would be Sunday dinner in a restaurant—trying to teach the under-10 next generation, almost a...Read More
BANG BANG SHRIMP WITH COLD SESAME NOODLES This is probably a very Americanized version of some very good Asian flavors. Sweet and fiery Thai chili sauce is tempered by a little American mayo, the sh...Read More
STRAWBERRY SUMAC FREGOLOTTA There’s still time for one more strawberry dessert before the season ends. And a tart with such a delicious sounding name does indeed, live up to its promise. Ground ...Read More