With friends coming for brunch, I knew that the last course of our meal should be a light cake. I had lots of summer fruit and a few moments to check out the possibilities. After considerable research, I decided to adapt Marian Burros' Original Plum Torte to the fruits I had on hand. (I've linked to Merrill Stubbs' version on Food52 rather than the original because the latter is on the New York Times Cooking app, which doesn't open for those without a subscription.) Why call mine a cake ... read more
Simple Dipping Sauce for Artichokes
Fresh steamed artichokes are a delight in hot weather. I love tearing off the leaves and pulling them through my teeth. Like eating corn-on-the-cob, but without those awful strings. Add a simple dipping sauce, and artichokes become the main event. Easy and fun summer dinner food. What could be better? Once you have artichokes on the menu, all you need are a few other items for a complete dinner. For example, how about a big salad and gazpacho, watermelon or classic? Or how ... read more
Fabulous Vegetarian Baked Beans
Certain holiday celebrations call for baked beans. And this weekend is one of them. Traditional Boston baked beans have salt pork. I've never used it, but I love versions with bacon and pancetta as ... read more
Savory Salmon Goat Cheese Scones
I got the idea for these Savory Salmon Goat Cheese Scones from an anesthesiologist. I know that sounds crazy. But here's how it happened. Before he could put me under (yes thanks, I'm fine), we ... read more
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Risotto
These days I'm all about simple dishes. And when I find one like this creamy, dairy-free pumpkin risotto, I feel as though I won the lottery. The first time I made this, both my beloved and I went ... read more
Multigrain Pumpkin Yogurt Muffins
Last week I decided to avoid white flour, white potatoes, and sugar for two weeks. What was I thinking? It's torture for a gluten lover and sweet-a-holic like me. Plus, my beloved worships bread ... read more
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