Category: Season

  • Broccolini Melts

    Broccolini Melts

    The other day I said I needed to take Smitten Kitchen Every Day back to the library before I make any more of her desserts but that the book is full of good sounding healthy recipes as well. I’ll share one to give you an example: Broccolini Melts. She has something against tuna melts that I…

  • Food Cart Curry Chicken

    Food Cart Curry Chicken

    I’ve never eaten food cart curry chicken off a food cart in New York City so I don’t know how “authentic” this is but it is delicious! This is from My Kitchen Year by Ruth Reichl, a memoir with recipes chronicling the time after the abrupt closure of Gourmet magazine. Now I want to try…

  • Chicken Stew or Chicken Fricassee

    Chicken Stew or Chicken Fricassee

    Is it time to put away the summer grill where you live? I’m in California so my grill stays active year-round but cold nights make me want something richer. Call it what you want, chicken stew or chicken fricassee, this is a good comforting meal on a cold night. It’s not tricky to make at…

  • Sweet, Salty and Crunchy Kale Salad

    Sweet, Salty and Crunchy Kale Salad

    The other day my youngest texted me to ask for the “other” kale salad recipe. “That sweet, salty and crunchy kale salad.”  We both really like this one from Dr. Weil, which is simple and delicious, with Parmesan and bread crumbs.  When I have fresh pomegranates around, I also like this kale and pomegranate salad. …

  • Oven-Roasted Summer Vegetables

    Oven-Roasted Summer Vegetables

    I often roast winter vegetables in the oven but I usually grill summer vegetables. I have a grill pan and just toss sliced or cubed vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper and then grill until done. Sometimes the grill is full though!  Last month I grilled two racks of ribs and had no room…