recipe

Chile Verde with Purslane: A Stew Fit for Two Misfits

I recently found myself contemplating another misfit of an ingredient: purslane, a succulent plant that is often considered a weed.

3 years ago

Greco-Roman Caprese — Enter the Meta-Veg

This time of year it can be a challenge to name a single item of produce that isn’t ripe.  The…

3 years ago

Mac ‘n Cheese Primavera

It translates to “spring pasta” from Italian, so forgive me for assuming pasta primavera is a classic springtime Italian dish.…

3 years ago

Morel Superiority: In Praise of the Fungal Phoenix

Morels have no psychoactive properties but are definitely magical. The caps have a brainly look that might make you feel…

3 years ago

Celery on Steroids

I first felt the power of lovage in a box of Rapunzel brand vegetable bouillon with herbs. After my first…

3 years ago

Stout Stew: The Joyce of Cooking

Two weeks ago you probably forgot to corn the beef. But there are other parts of Irish culture we can…

3 years ago

Japanese Pumpkin Pie

Kabocha, also known as Japanese pumpkin, is a versatile and delicious winter squash. The flavor is starchy and sweet, with…

4 years ago

Dumpling Stir-Fry

It had to be done, I told myself, as I added supermarket pot stickers to the broccoli stir-fry. So it…

4 years ago