Recipes

I made my first panzanella (aka bread salad) earlier this year and it was fabulous. The flavorful, fresh salad was perfect for a summertime meal. So, when I contemplated how …

Last night, a neighbor dropped by as we were starting to sit down to dinner. She took a look at the table and said, “Wow.” Our dinner featured grilled sirloin, …

Ratatouille is kind of like an all-star summer veggie dish. In this Grilled Ratatouille recipe, chopped eggplant, zucchini, onions, garlic, tomatoes and more are grilled in a foil packet until …

Earlier this summer, I sat down and wrote a list of all the things I wanted to do this summer. Some years, it’s felt like summer just passed me by, …

Grilled Summer Squash with Tomatoes, Garlic and Scallions is sweet, garlicky and salty, a lovely symphony of flavors. This is perfect for making on the grill on hot summer nights. …

A quick and easy recipe for Tomato Tomatillo Salsa — this tart, flavorful salsa is perfect for dipping, serving with omelets and more. Oh tomatillos … are they fruits? Vegetables? …

When I was in New York this past weekend, I was surprised to see that even the famed Junior’s Bakery has gotten in on the cupcake act. But surprisingly, I …

My kids and I have a love affair with paninis. The toasty pressed sandwiches have so many possibilities for fabulous, delicious fillings: chicken, pesto and tomato; ham, Swiss and honey …

When the school packet arrived last week, I got choked up. Parked at the top of our long, winding driveway, I quickly scanned the forms for teacher names while the …

When I was a little kid, I dreaded having baked potatoes with dinner. It got to the point where I would audibly groan at the mention of them (how awful, …