Salmon “Cobb” Salad
byIn the heat of summer, my mother would always prepare a nice salmon “Cobb” salad for us to enjoy at the kitchen table; one…
American
Scrambled Eggs with Ramps
byRamps are finally here in fully bloom. The cross between garlic and onion with garlicky green leaves, bulbs, and stems always remind me that…
Pasta with Spring Vegetables
bySpring time greets us with glorious vegetables, many of them green in color and all of them delicious. They include asparagus, which is suddenly…
Red Wine and Tomato Beef Stew
byI love making soups and stews during winter. Last week we featured a Vietnamese beef stew, which combined French techniques with Vietnamese flavors. This…
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Avocado Dressing
byFor our first “guest” post, my wife Melissa reveals one of our weeknight staples. – David Quinoa is one of those mysterious foods that…
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
byBread pudding is one of my favorite desserts. It has a fantastic doughy, eggy, springy quality, sort of like a really good french toast….
Commerce
byRoasted Sweet Potato Tortelloni with Beurre Noisette at Commerce Restaurant Things did not start out well for us at Commerce, a contemporary American restaurant…
Comidas U.S.A.
byWelcome to the U.S.A.! Let me tell you about our food. Those were the words that came to mind the first time I picked…
Homemade Turkey Burgers
byThis time of year the farmer’s markets — if they’re open — are only stocked with apples, root vegetables, and the occasional baked good. Fortunately, you…
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
byI was mostly spared the ravages of the recent Frankenstorm that clobbered the New York area. I used the time indoors to make a…