Savory porridge with young garlic and rye bread
I used to think it was just my eccentric tastes that drew me to things like a savory porridge in the morning, or even for…
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Strawberry and cucumber sandwiches
A little twist on the traditional tea sandwich – strawberry and cucumber sandwiches perfect for our outing to Belmont this weekend. The trick that ties…
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Dandelion greens salad
Dandelion greens have a reputation for being bitter greens, and they have a bit of a bite to them, but are a wonderful and sturdy…
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Warm prawn salad
It’s cooled down just slightly, just enough that I can enjoy writing about warm food again. Seafood is a favorite of mine during the summer,…
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Grilled endive with preserved lemons and za’taar yogurt
Happy long weekend to those in the US! Something different to grill this weekend – or later in the summer – endive with some preserved…
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Spring radish, egg, and scallion salad
The sun may still be a little chilly, but there are happy spring days ahead. Here is a wonderful, colorful spring salad that lets my…
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Botvinnik, borscht’s cousin
Or borscht’s lean and mean cousin, I should say. Borscht can be a headier winter dish while this is much lighter and more appropriate for…
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Escarole soup (with a scattering of white beans and arborio rice)
I know it’s unseasonably warm out almost everywhere, but soup is always a welcome addition to your table whatever the season. This escarole soup is…
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Jerusalem artichoke and endive salad
Spring is, decidedly, in the air. It is a breezy 75F in New York today, and I love it! Jerusalem artichokes (also know as sunchokes)…
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French peas, redux
I love peas, but a lot of people consider it to be an acquired taste. This recipe will show you an easy way to make…
