Shroomies St. Jacques
How is this even possible? A vivid memory from cooking school was the first time we made Coquilles St. Jacques (classic buttery seared scallops) served…
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Egyptian Spinach and Chickpea Stew
Oops! What’s for dinner? Even as a professional feeder there are times, more than you might think, when the cupboard is bare – well,…
Beet and Walnut Pâté
Beet Love! When I tell people that it took me 40 years to like beets, I get one of two responses. The first is…
Cashew Carbonara
Pure Plant Comfort! When I was about 11 or 12 we all suddenly cared about our heritage. I was living in Colorado at the time…
Tomatillo Sauce
Fried Green Tomatillos! Before I get in trouble with those in the know, a tomatillo is not a green tomato. This pre-Columbian cousin will…
Skillet Enchiladas
Now you’re cooking’ with gas! Not much will turn a chef’s smile upside down like an electric cook top, although there are some pretty…
Breakfast Cookies!
Cookies for Breakfast I never need to go looking for new favorite things, they find me. In one case recently, a friend offered me…
Simple Perfection Broccoli Soup
I do…. Love broccoli! I love broccoli. When I say that, a funny little voice from within replies, “Then why don’t you marry it?”…
Shortbread Valentine Hearts
LOVE IS ALL AROUND… I admit it, I love Valentine’s Day. I know that some don’t and refer to it as “SAD” (Single Awareness…
Smoky Grits
Smokin! I recently rediscovered smoked paprika, and it was like running into an old flame on New Year’s Eve: “Oh, right! You are the…