Share Shopska Summertime Salad
Fresh from Bulgaria By Mary Ann Ebner A savory aroma met me at my front door and led the way to our kitchen as a spicy blend of sweet and sour promised the evening’s menu included no regular fare. But before any tasting, a cross-cultural lesson was in order. My personal chef-for-a-day, working away, wanted […]
Upgrade the Pickle Platter
Cook On: Pickle Relishing By Mary Ann Ebner Whether kosher, old fashioned, garlic dill or bread and butter, when a crunchy layer of pickles stacked across a slice of bread turns a basic sandwich into a spicy snack, cucumbers deserve a nod. The crisp green vegetable rules the pickling palate with distinction, but pickles come […]
Playing Favorites
Certain foods have a way of bringing back memories that haven’t been stirred for a while. It’s far more appetizing to relive a feast rather than a painful potluck (scorched gravy from summer camp, anyone?). Sometimes sentimentality works up a longing for that favorite food and these epicurean moments usually deserve the credit — or […]
Shredded Bliss
It’s tempting to slip on a pair of stretchy dark yoga pants this time of year though not necessarily for yoga. The holiday season afterglow that drifts into January makes the rest of the wardrobe feel a little snug. An extra pound (or five) shows up after indulging in everything from office party cookies to […]
Make migas for the holiday houseful
Local Scramble By Mary Ann Ebner When happy hens lay their eggs, there’s no better time for the rest of us to rise, shine and whisk up a dozen — the fresher the better. And forget shelf life when it comes to fresh eggs. The just-laid delicacies taste so flavorful that they simply don’t even […]
A Toast to France
Cool fall weather marks the perfect time to toast France with a hearty meal and a glass of red wine. Make these creamy bistro potatoes. I’m toasting our hosts in Paris for their fabulous hospitality. Merci!
Jarring jam … why small-batch jam tastes best
Preserving fabulous fruits results in the best jams and jellies. Lynne Goldman of Coyote Kitchen doesn’t overlook any of the fine produce of the Hudson Valley when she makes her small-batch products. When there’s little time to make your own, sample a jar of artisan jam by slathering it on a cracker, using it as […]
Make it a pasta supper night
Some say beware of pasta while others shy away from bacon. This pasta supper dishes up a little of both. Modify it to meet your needs and make this pasta tonight.
Lunchbox Okra
A lunchbox went missing around the house over the summer and nobody seemed to notice. Who inventories these things anyway? They’re usually tucked into the cabinet that spills over with reusable water bottles and storage containers. In our small kitchen where we put every inch of cabinet space to use, it’s often advisable not to […]
Break out this tomato pie a la vodka
If red-ripe tomatoes and a humble pie recipe succeed in their temptation, be prepared to reach for bottles of the good stuff, a fine bottle of extra virgin olive oil and a reputable bottle of vodka. You’ll want both of a decent quality to make tomato pie a la vodka. A Southern-ish tomato pie sampled […]