My dear friend Mariana was in town from her home in Puerto Rico and all she wanted from me was kugel. She had been away from New York for such a long time that this was to be her first visit to my beloved kitchen; how could I possibly deny her special request? There were [...]
Oh, the sweet simplicity of this classic vegetable combination. If you, or someone you love dearly, is a garlic lover, then this needs to be on the table at your very next meal. Trust me, just do it. And I mean tonight- beans and garlic are both outstandingly seasonal right now. Get to the market! [...]
My friend Ali is a vegan, and for her birthday I made roasted vegetable wraps slathered with this delicious and dairy-free arugula pesto. Pesto is a classic, yet wondrously versatile, condiment. By substituting peppery arugula and buttery walnuts for the usual suspects of basil and parmesan, I was able to pack so much flavor into [...]
I love me some chicken salad, but all too often it’s a crap shoot when you buy it from a deli or a supermarket counter. How long ago was it made? Will there be too much or, worse yet, not enough mayonnaise? Which parts of a chicken are even in this salad? While making fresh [...]
