RHUBARB PICKLES Rhubarb—not the universal favorite vegetable. Although it was legally declared a fruit in 1947 by a New York customs judge, so it would benefit from lower import duties! But ...Read More
Southern Egg Salad—and the Myth of the Secret Sauce They’re everywhere—those lovely little crustless, egg salad sandwiches, cut into dainty pieces, and so delicious. Not an engagement ...Read More
SPICY SHRIMP AND LETTUCE SALAD Busy spring days, starting to get warm—an easy salad makes a perfect front porch supper. Sometimes we need reminding that the simplest things are really good! ...Read More
PEARS IN VANILLA CREAM Count the times when a fast, simple, delicious fruit dessert would be the perfect thing to have—-when you’re too busy to bake, when unexpected friends arrive and stay fo...Read More
CHICKEN SHOYU—HAWAIIAN COMFORT FOOD No little umbrellas or pineapple skewers here—this is real kitchen table food. With sweet and spicy Asian flavors, and a long slow braise on the back ...Read More
HOME MADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE Weekend breakfasts—the aromas, toast, coffee, and home made sausage. This easy recipe makes enough for this Saturday morning, and enough to freeze for the next week...Read More
SESAME NOODLES WITH BEEF AND SPINACH This has got to be the definition of a family- and kid-friendly, one pot meal—pasta, protein and almost-under-the-radar vegetables. Asian noodles come in a...Read More
RUM RAISIN PUDDING CAKE WITH CUSTARD SAUCE There’s something irresistible about one of the British Isles desserts, sered with warm custard sauce. Here’s a boozy, sticky, upscale cake to get you ...Read More
BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE SOUP, VEGETARIAN STYLE Squash are still fresh and plentiful in the markets—and it’s always the right time for soup. Butternut squash and apples are already a winning c...Read More
MAPLE TURKEY CHILI Who doesn’t need one more chili recipe? This one comes from a Canadian church cookbook—hearty, filling and great for a cold weather dinner. Cut back a little on the meat...Read More