Cabillaud au vapeur
Weekends by the sea inspired this simple fish dish – cabillaud au vapeur (sounds more fun than steamed cod!) is a summer Provencal standby. I’ll…
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Summer squash gratin
Is your market basket overflowing with summer squashes? This squash gratin is my favorite to use bright, summery squash and zucchini. Serve this as a…
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Summer fig trifle
You don’t need too many things to make this perfect summer dessert appear on your shady outdoor table this weekend. Some sun-ripened fruit, a little…
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Tricolore salad
Audrey Hepburn has long been one of my icons. I grew up with her films, of course, joining the escapades in Roman Holiday every Christmas, dancing along to…
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Simple suppers: pasta with braised garlic and tomatoes
There is plenty of young, green garlic at the greenmarket at the moment, but what to do with it? Make a simple pasta supper! I…
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Easy summer entertaining: seasonal & green appetizers
My wares from the Irvington farmer’s market the other weekend served as inspiration for this green, easy summer entertaining feature. To paraphrase the song, it’s…
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Rainbow chard, sea bean and quark vegetable tart
This week, I got to work with one of the most fascinating, unusual ingredients – sea beans. Salty, crunchy, they are reminiscent of a young snappy…
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Wild salmon with mirin and cucumber
We’re in Alaskan wild salmon season and, as it is one of my favorite things to cook, grill, roast, poach or even cure, it’s an…
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Zucchini, lemon and feta
While I rarely keep it simple in other aspects of life, I like my cooking to remain largely uncomplicated. Seasons and ingredients offer a natural…
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Smoky corn soup
Saying a reluctant goodbye to summer months with this smooth, smoky corn soup. Maybe it’s just me, but that wistful September feeling always feels just…
