JeanMarie Brownson – Page 6

The roasted rainbow carrots and cauliflower can be prepared ahead.

Christmas pork roast smells like the holidays with an orange-and-spice rub

March 12, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

Several generations will gather at my home to celebrate Christmas. The midweek holiday precludes many from attending. Instead, we'll celebrate the weekend before. Loved ones (and their additions to the...

JeanMarie Brownson adds crushed peppermint candies to her family's favorite brownie recipe to make a holiday treat.

Connecting with cookies: Marking a holiday tradition with cherry bars and peppermint mocha brownies

March 12, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

Our family bakes cookies. A lot of cookies. Not so much in number as in variety. Most years we craft more than two dozen varieties. We broke a record in...

Fresh, peppery watercress forms the base of this colorful salad. Crunch comes from hearts of palm and vibrant red bell pepper slices. A tahini dressing brings it all together.

Hawaiian flavors inspire Thanksgiving sides with tropical flair to spare

March 12, 2024 at 12:11 p.m.

I'm always on the lookout for subtle ways to add freshness to our holiday meals. Nothing too crazy, just a creative twist that keeps everyone on their toes. (And the...

The stuffing is flavored with some of the chile rub and spiked with chunks of fresh pineapple.

Coffee and chile-spiked rub makes a stunning Thanksgiving turkey

March 12, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

Roasting a beautiful, bronzed turkey is easy. It's the rest of the meal that sets nerves on edge. For a successful, low-stress Thanksgiving, I post a menu, and an outline...

Fresh pumpkin is roasted for the pasta dish, then bolstered with a sausage and sage ragu. Styling by Shannon Kinsella.

Keep celebrating the season with pasta dinner with pumpkin, sage and sausage

November 15, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

This season puts me in panic mode: Sunlight dwindles and, therefore, so does the herb garden. Farmers markets close up shop. What to cook now? In the Midwest, we feel...

Fresh pumpkin is roasted for the pasta dish, then bolstered with a sausage and sage ragu.

Scare up a Halloween pasta dinner with pumpkin, sage and sausage

March 12, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

Halloween season puts me in panic mode: Sunlight dwindles and, therefore, so does the herb garden. Farmers markets close up shop. What to cook now? In the Midwest, we feel...

Roasted cauliflower pizza on naan with shallots, crumbled goat cheese and fresh cilantro.

How to make naan at home, plus recipes for using it

March 12, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

Warm, freshly baked bread drives me crazy. I associate it with my grandmother's kitchen, my sister's holiday loaves and trips to Poilane Bakery in Paris. Little wonder, then, that loaves...

Fall brunch has us turning on the oven for baked chilaquiles and the perfect apple cake

March 12, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

All the bins of apples at the local farmers market make my heart beat faster. How much to buy? Which varieties are my favorite? Do I take a chance on...

The beauty of cast iron is in how hot it gets and how well it retains heat — meaning faster cooking and better browning.

Weeknight chicken challenge met with a hot griddle and fast recipes

March 12, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

At least one day a week, chicken factors into our dinner plans. Turns out, we are not alone. Chicken is the No. 1 source of protein in the U.S. and...

The onions and mushrooms (which are optional, but add flavor) are sauteed then coated with the sauce.

Chipotle-flavored onions amplify anything they touch, from burgers to shrimp tostadas

March 12, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

My family rarely asks for special food favors. They pretty much let me cook anything I'm interested in — and they happily scoop it all up. On occasion, they swoon...

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