Recipes

The time has come. You know the one: where you are ready to just get on with things. After a summer of bursting-fresh heirloom tomatoes, peaches with juices that dribble …

I am not apologizing for this. I thought I would come on here and tell you how I rarely use prepared anything. And then I would discuss how I love …

As my friends can attest, there was a time in my life where I could down a whole box of macaroni and cheese. In the days before organic, eating local …

A little earthier than your typical pesto but delightful all the same. Mix this kale pesto with penne and serve with grilled chicken.

I love – LOVE – the ease of food that can do double duty. For instance, a roasted chicken like the one mentioned on the Everyday Food blog today can …

I am up to my ears in leeks these days, but it’s not a bad thing. Parmesan roasted leeks are delicious. And sauteed leeks are versatile. But the recipe de …

When I first saw the heirloom tomato with blue cheese dressing recipe in Barefoot Contessa at Home by Ina Garten (great cookbook, by the way), I wasn’t enthused. I despise …

As far as summer salads go, coleslaw is a classic. It’s great with everything from hamburgers and hot dogs to fried chicken. But as classics go, there are millions of …

Look at those colors. I loved the way this looked when I was measuring out ingredients, so I had to snap a picture. It was these same colors that seduced …

Many people have asked me, “Doesn’t Shawn cook?” Well, folks, he does. And he does it pretty well. I just don’t typically share his recipes . . . something should …