Parsnip Soup

We moved last Tuesday. I’m going to repeat that, because it sounds so unlikely, so inadvisable, that I know you might not believe me. I hardly believe me. But we did. We moved. Brandon is starting...

Ham Bone, Greens, and Bean Soup

So, how bored will you be if we talk about soup again? Ham Bone, Greens, and Bean Soup? I didn’t set out to write about this one - I made it mostly as a vehicle for a ham bone that I put in our freezer...

Fretwell (Italian Vegetable) Soup

Every now and then, something comes over me, and I produce. With no real hunger or purpose, I make, say, three mini-loaves of fancy banana bread, a batch of strawberry scones, a loaf of sourdough, and...

Fennel-Potato Soup with Dilled Crème Fraîche

Hi, everybody.A few of you asked, in the comments last week, if I might tell you a little more about my book, the project that’s been eating up a large portion - wait, did I say large? I meant all,...

Chickpea-Tomato Soup with Fresh Rosemary

I love routine. I’ve never been good at change—which is to say that I’m actually rather bad at it. My poor, long-suffering mother can attest to this: during college, I called her at the beginning of...

Broccoli Soup with Lemon-Chive Cream

I have a confession to make. It probably seems like I live and breathe to cook, right? It probably seems like I never get tired of stirring and whisking and chopping, like I go to sleep at night spooning...

Apple and Butternut Squash Soup

A week in the Bay Area has come and gone, and I’m back in my long black Neo-esque wool coat, lugging groceries home in the Seattle rain, fingers numb in my gloves. But no matter. Though it was delicious...

Boiled Kale with a Fried Egg and Toast

I never thought I would say these words, but I like boiled kale. Kind of a lot.This may not be the most exciting confession I have ever made, but please bear with me. Or, at least, don’t knock it till...

Asparagus Vinaigrette

A safe bet I thought it was over. I really did. After the disappointment of that coconut pie, it would have only been fair. With all the work that thing took – not to mention the woe...

Asparagus Flan

There, I said it: four little letters, a word that once furrowed my brow and spelled a long, sharp shiver down my spine. Most kids love to try a new four-letter word,...

Celery Root and Potato Puree How can a vegetable this ugly taste so good?

 In today’s clip you’ll see a delicious low-carb way to trick out your standard mashed potatoes. By using half celery root, we’ll not only save a bunch of carbs, but more importantly we’ll create...

Spicy Chicken Thai Soup Exploring the boundaries between culinary pleasure and pain

I almost called this “Cream of Endorphin-releasing” soup, but it didn’t quite have the same ring to it. Endorphins are those mysterious pain-relieving, pleasure-giving chemicals released by your brain...

Roasted Apple and Parsnip Soup A Creamy Lesson in Seasoning

 Besides being a delicious and comforting winter meal, this roasted apple and parsnip soup is great for honing your seasoning skills. With its mild, earthy, slightly sweet, gently aromatic flavor,...

Creamy Potato Salad With Bacon

preparation 20 minutes cooking 30 minutes  Serves 8 Ingredients 3 pounds small red new potatoes (about 24) kosher salt and black pepper 8 slices bacon 1/2...

Whiskey Sour

Description This whisky sour uses a fresh tasting sour mix and egg whites to produce a frothy, refreshing drink. Ingredients 2 ozs whiskey 4 ozs sour mix 1 oz egg white Details Prep...

Apple Cider Soaked Pork Shoulder

Description Using apple cider vinegar as a brine deepens the flavor of the pork while helping to create an amazingly tender pork shoulder. Instructions ...