This post is in honor of the upcoming inauguration and the hope for better times ahead. For me, Small Batch Pear Ginger Jam honors this milestone and progress to ending a dark period because of my associations with this recipe. As you may know, my last book, All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food, and the Battle for Women's Right to Vote is about how US women got the vote. I grew up taking voting for granted. But once I moved to DC, I realized how precious that right is. And with my ... read more
Spatchcocked Grilled Chicken from All Stirred Up
This month many of us are figuring out how to celebrate in small gatherings. We want to provide cheer without too much fuss. A festive holiday meal should feature a main dish that impresses. Spatchcocked Grilled Chicken fits that bill to a "T" as we say. I'm hosting Progressive Eats this month. My theme is Celebrating Suffrage, in honor of my book, All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food, and the Battle for Women's Right to Vote. A few months ago, my book launch post ... read more
Cider Masala Poached Pears
These Cider Masala Poached Pears are fragrant and elegant, but simple. A light not-too-sweet dessert, they take just a few ingredients and a bit of time to let the spices steep. Although I first made ... read more
Cheesy Stuffed Summer Squash
These Cheesy Stuffed Summer Squash are my answer to a wonderful problem. I had an abundance of fresh vegetables and needed to use them up. In fact, my yellow squash was getting rather old and a bit ... read more
Roasted Red Grape and Rosemary Tart
I saw a Roasted Red Grape and Rosemary Tart in a free magazine which my friend Linda (of date nut bar fame) sends to me. I love leafing through it and the recipes often entice me. Typically, ... read more
Easy Cole Slaw
When summer rolls around, easy cole slaw (or coleslaw) comes into my rotation for picnics, BBQs, and simple suppers. A great make-ahead side dish, this salad only improves over a day or two. I like to ... read more
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