I love a good classic eggplant Parmesan, but sometimes it’s a little too intense to make it on a busy weeknight. So what to do …
February 2021
Garden Baby Boom
Seed starting update, ya’ll! This is when the gardens really get going here in Zone 5. My artichoke babies are in the basement vernalizing. Leeks …
Try Tzatziki!
I’ve fallen in love with Greek Yogurt! In fact, I’ve stopped buying sour cream altogether. If not for the added health benefits (yay, probiotics!), I …
Quest for the PERFECT BREAD DOUGH
I’ve spent years developing what I consider to be the ideal bread dough: one I could customize according to my mood, and then use to …
Pizza Is For Lovers
Oh, Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday I rarely take time to celebrate, but this year I turned our traditional Sunday pizza into a valentine for …
You Need a Cookie
Like getting creative with your cookies? Get ready for one of the only cookie recipes you’ll ever need. Whether you’ve got a whiny kiddo or …
Soup Stock, Anyone?
Winter has me craving homemade soup. My favorite things about soup-making? Few things are as cheap and foolproof to make yourself. The key is starting …
Summer Feels in February
Warm weather fruit—at the ready in your freezer—is the perfect cure for wintertime blues. My little secret to getting through the coldest days of winter? …
Makin’ Baby Artichokes
Seed starting time is my absolute favorite. It marks a new beginning, a fresh start to the new year. So breathe out all those crazy …