As it cools down and we pull out the winter woolens, let’s also check our pantry for the components needed for our favorite casseroles, soups, chili and pasta dishes. And as you make your shopping list, remember to include some warming spices that can be used to enhance your meals. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves cardamom, allspice […]

This week I’m providing my readers with a few quick recipes so they have time to get outside to enjoy the beautiful autumn weather. This trio of delights packs plenty of flavor and all the recipes are easy to double, halve or change up as needed. For example, antipasto squares or triangles can be assembled […]

It’s that time of year when we crave warming foods. As for me, I ramp up my casserole repertoire. There’s nothing quite as comforting food-wise as creamy mac and cheese, especially when it’s as versatile as this recipe, where you can use whatever soft cheese and leftover meat you have on hand. Besides ham, chicken […]

This meal in a bowl is cooked up frequently at the cove. I pull out my trusty cast iron skillet and cook up beef, chicken, pork, tofu or eggs with my grains. I particularly like the stir-fry steak or chicken sold in most supermarkets. It’s easy enough, however, to slice up your own. Just be […]

When I made that tomato bean soup last week, not only did I cook too many beans, but I also had managed to acquire too many lemons. Not wanting to waste any of this bounty, I came up with a delicious way to use everything up with the addition of chicken and blueberries from the […]

Three of my grandchildren and their assorted puppet friends came to call last Saturday, arriving just in time for lunch. Thank goodness I had just made a big pot of soup from garden tomatoes, beans and a generous sprinkling of garden herbs. Along with crispy cheese buttons and a loaf of semifreddo, I was able […]

On my trip to the farmers market this week, I came away with, among other things, some gorgeous tomatoes (mine aren’t ripe yet) and a glossy eggplant. I had determined that I was craving a rare-for-me pasta meal and I could hardly wait to get home, pick some herbs and get cooking. If the breading […]