Crispy homemade waffles for Mother’s Day, whether virtual or in person
This Mother's Day, in an era of social distancing even from our children, our family celebration will be virtual. The kitchen table will be set with laptops or tablets for...
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Learning to cook smaller meals, until the family can be together again
For our Sunday dinner this week, it'll be just the two of us. Again. It's been more than a month of dinners for two. I prefer to cook for 10....
Quiche for an easy Easter brunch: Choose from 4 variations, 2 that go crustless
Sunday brunch ranks as one of my favorite meals. We forgo thoughts of calories and indulge in breakfast meats, fluffy pancakes, muffins, sauced eggs, smoked fish, fresh fruit and plenty...
How to make Japanese curry then serve it three different ways
While packing up our house of nearly 20 years, I found the bin with all my travel journals. For every vacation, I record our journeys in a small notebook. Actually,...
This mushroom risotto with black truffle sauce is an irresistible excuse to clean out your pantry
Cleaning out the pantry in preparation for a move to a new house prompts a couple of spectacular meals. Why not use the truffles? The little tins of carnaroli rice...
Spicy chile crisp — so good you’ll lick the spoon — warms up chicken dishes
Chiles, fresh or dried, sweet or killer-hot, have been central to my food career for more than 25 years. I didn't fully realize how the kick and sass of spice...
Pan-seared lamb chops say ‘I love you’ for Valentine’s Day dinner for two
When you love someone who truly loves to cook, Valentine's Day gifts prove stress-free. There's no end to all the kitchen paraphernalia we crave — from newfangled kitchen gadgets to...
Sheet-pan paprikash: A modern spin on a cozy classic
At this time of the year, leaving the house proves challenging. Best to stay in and cook. Smell the goodness, feel the coziness. My favorite comfort foods tend to be...
When munchies strike, be ready with short rib taco soup, spicy cheese cubes and more
Munchies, snacks, treats, whatever you call them, have them ready. For my late-night cravings, I stock a kitchen drawer with dark chocolate bars, spicy jerky, peanut butter protein bars and...
Winter squash dishes dressed up for company but easy enough for weeknights
Winter squash, in all shapes, colors and sizes, fill the market bins at this time of the year. I like to display a variety on my kitchen counter like pieces...