Cranberry Sauce with a Secret
Does “Miss Congeniality” ever win the crown? I can’t recall it ever happening, although she’s elemental to every pageant. The Miss Congeniality of the…
Tag: family meals
Tomato Braised Cauliflower
Ssss-team Heat! The beauty of braising I’m pretty sure I braised something the first week of cooking school. It was probably leeks, and the…
Buckwheat Risotto with Chard, Sweet Potatoes, and Mushrooms
Back to School School started already around here, but Labor Day still has that bitter-sweet, back-to-school feel to me. You either couldn’t wait to…
Secret Peanut Sauce
SECRET SAUCE With BBQ season upon us, and plenty of outdoor soirees planned this weekend, I thought it was time to share a secret with…
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…
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…
Hummus Pepper Poppers
SUPER SNACKS! Although I myself haven’t seen a game in years, the superbowl does seem to be a national holiday of sorts, and one…
Hasselback Potatoes
Spectacular Spuds One thing we can all agree upon is potatoes on our holiday table. From your basic mashed to myriad creations from just…
Lovable Brussels Sprouts
Love ’em, or Hate ’em? I discovered the the secret! There are few people who are on the fence about brussels sprouts. They are…