I stood in this kitchen this morning knowing that I wanted a traditional Sunday dinner. I was in the mood to let something cook, take a bit more time preparing something. I pulled out one of my favorite books that I hadn’t looked at in a while: Heart of the Artichoke, by the wonderful David… Read More Thinking Ahead | Avgolemono – Lemon Chicken Soup
This past weekend the most recent Top Chef winner Paul Qui was in town at Market District to do a demo and answer questions. Honestly, I don’t think there has been a nicer, more unassuming winner of that crazy show. He’s just such a humble, talented guy. His dishes were lovely light versions of chicken… Read More Two Light and Easy Nights | Summer Miso Soup
I returned home after a lengthy trip to Texas to find spring had sprung: the daffodils were spent and the ferns unfurling. Nestled amongst said ferns on the shady side of the porch were dandelions, just emerged, with slender leaves and nary a flower in sight. Which of course meant they are at their peak… Read More Risotto of the Week | Spring Broad Bean and Foraged Dandelion
This is hardly even a post about cooking. It’s a post about what what to do when you want to help. When things happen in life and I feel like I want to hug and cry and help, I cook. And often, because I feel such a connection with meals, the thing to be cooked… Read More Sharing History | Stuffed Cabbage
My friends and I have been kind of fawning over Sean Brock, chef and owner of Husk and McCrady’s in Charleston, South Carolina. Add to that that he was a James Beard Award winner in 2010. And Bon Appetit named Husk best new restaurant this year. Sean lives and breathes local. And he’s just so… Read More Lowcountry Crush | Shrimp and Okra Pilau
This is perhaps one of the simplest recipes I’ve ever posted. It is one that requires almost no effort when it comes to dinner time. One that everyone in my family loves. One that requires only a few ingredients and some spices. (Have you been building your spice cabinet?) It has taken over as my… Read More Simple Suppers | Hainanese Chicken Rice
When the snow is swirling outside and you feel like spending a bit of time in a warm kitchen stirring leisurely, risotto is your answer. I have a deep love for risottos. It is an endlessly versatile dish, perfectly at home in any season. A stock, some aromatics, and a bit of rice transforms into… Read More Winter Kitchen | Roasted Chestnut Risotto with Mushrooms
