Grilled Swordfish with Heirloom Tomat...
The debate over farm-raised fish vs. wild-caught, along with the ridiculously high prices of seafood these days...
Citrus-Braised Endive with Pancetta
I fell in love with endive while living in Belgium. We were about twenty-minutes north of the French border, where...
Lettuce Wraps, the Underrated Sandwic...
Lettuce wraps have lived a tough life, stereotyped as bad Thai food in chain restaurants, or categorized as...
Rosemary-Thyme Au Gratin Potatoes
There’s nothing quite as comforting during the winter months than a creamy, cheesy potato dish. We’ve...
Apple, Carrot and Cabbage Slaw with T...
Crisp apples, earthy carrots and crunchy, bitter-sweet cabbage make a quick {and nutritious}, no-cook side dish any...
Tomatillo Chicken Tacos
Growing up in an Italian family kept me isolated for many years from foods that did not fall into the...
Vanilla Bean Roasted Corn Chowder
The unexpected addition of vanilla bean and fennel enhances the sweetness of roasted corn. Roasting the corn first...
Polenta Cakes with Roasted Mushroom R...
Humble polenta is dressed up with a roasted, herbed mushroom ragu for a quick and fancy appetizer. We’ve used...
Grilled Caesar Salad
Grilling Romaine, either on a grill pan or outdoors, coaxes an unexpected sweetness out of the crisp leaves, and...
Pan-Seared Artichokes with Lemon and ...
Artichoke hearts, by themselves, are nutty and slightly sweet, with a toothy, buttery texture and mildly bitter...
No-Mayo Creamy Potato Salad
Shallot and herb infused sour cream offers a creamy alternative to mayonnaise, kind of like an inside-out baked...
Kosher-Style Dill Pickles without Pic...
Dill pickles are one of those favorite convenience foods we’ve lazily allowed manufacturers to make for us,...
Ratatouille Pasta Salad
I was torn when spring arrived. Although I was jumping for joy, entertaining thoughts of shorts and bathing suits, I...
Lemon Pepper Orzo with Asparagus and ...
I love how the changing seasons will often influence our mood for food. Stick-to-your-ribs braised meats, chunky...
Roasted Red and Yellow Beets with Ora...
Roasted vegetables usually find their way to tables during the fall and winter months, but beets have a special place...
Flat French Fries
Meet our new favorite potato! We borrowed a Wicked Good idea from the fried plantain, and applied it to organic...
Oven Fries with Beer-Cheese
Oh, you heard me. BEER-CHEESE, people! Humble oven-baked cottage fries are slathered with a robust lager cheese sauce...
You’re fat and stupid, America!
I’m a bit riled up today. Last night I watched a horrific commercial pimping Taco Bell’s Fresco...
Artichoke Poppers
Mellow artichoke hearts are stuffed with herbed mascarpone cheese and salty bites of pancetta, then rolled in crispy...
Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Lemo...
Pan seared Brussels sprouts with lemon and pancetta Check your local farmer’s markets — Brussels sprouts...
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