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Strawberry Cake with Sauce
Strawberry Cake with Sauce It’s getting to the end of strawberry season and you couldn’t resist those last two baskets at the farm market. Even when the berries are getting a little soft, this cak... Read More
Deviled Chicken Legs with Caper Sauce Cuisses de Poulet á la Diable–avec beurre aux câpres
Deviled Chicken Legs with Caper Sauce Cuisses de Poulet á la Diable–avec beurre aux câpres Probably safe to say that hot chilies, hot pepper in general, was generally not a big thing in tradit... Read More
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