MAPLE ROASTED CARROTS Ah, root vegetables—the champions of winter. Parsnips, turnips, potatoes, and carrots. With a little extra prep, these champs go from frogs to princes in about 30 minut...Read More
N’AWLINS BREAD PUDDING There’s always bread—the last quarter of the baguette, the end of an unsliced boule, a couple of leftover croissants. Recycling at its best—some eggs and sugar, cr...Read More
HOUSE-MADE SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE We all have a favorite barbecue sauce—but for something a little different, this one is worth a try. The great chef among great chefs, Jacques Pepin, has master...Read More
FISH CHOWDER Chowder is a state of mind—depending on which East Coast state is serving it. Down our way any kind of chowder is based on those large deep sea “chowder clams”—the briny, slight...Read More
WINTER CHUTNEY Chutney is one of those wonderful condiments that go with almost everything—and can be made with even the simplest combination of fruits, vegetables and spices. It’s also one ...Read More
RAVIOLI WITH MOZZARELLA PEARLS ‘Twas the week before Christmas—and the kitchen is full of cookies, but it’s time for dinner and everyone is tired and hungry. Now is the time for those good, pr...Read More
SPIRITED CHERRY COOKIES Always fun to have some sweet, fruit-filled cookies for the holidays. Even more fun when the fruit has some extra spirited flavor. The flavor comes from the cherries having...Read More
JOSEPHINAS Thanksgiving weekend—done! Most of the leftovers—gone! A few days off from cooking—maybe! Well, how about an evening of wine and cocktail snacks—for dinner? The story is tha...Read More
EGGS AND CREAMY GREENS Holiday breakfast?? Eggs and something—-why not eggs with the wide variety of seasonal greens? Some need lots of cooking time, so they’re better prepared ahead. Ot...Read More