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St. Patrick's Day Leftovers?
If you cooked corned beef brisket for St. Patrick's Day, chances are good that you have some left over, along with the rest of the head of cabbage and perhaps a few boiled potatoes. If that's the case,...
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Great Ingredients: Eggs
Sometimes, eggs seem magical. Not only are they delicious on their own or as the main element of a dish like quiche or egg salad, but as an ingredient in all kinds of recipes, they're a culinary...
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Spring has Sprung
Even though asparagus is now available throughout the year, there's something about it that still says Spring to me. When it's at its best, we like to serve it as a separate course. Grated egg, cheese...
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My Favorite Things: Lemon Curd
Much as I love chocolate, most of my favorite desserts start with lemon -- lemon curd, to be precise.It's easy to make a small batch (just enough for two desserts) but it also lasts in the fridge or...
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Traditional Easter Menu
When you're cooking for two, finding a traditional Easter menu can be a challenge. I like ham, but the thought of trying to finish even a small ham fills me with despair. Likewise with a leg of lamb....
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Easter Salmon
The problem with Easter dinner for two, as I mentioned above, is that the traditional entree choices aren't kind to a couple. If you're not inclined toward rack of lamb, why not start your own...
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April Showers Bring Grilled Cheese
April, it turns out, is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month. (What will they think of next?) I personally don't need a reason to make grilled cheese sandwiches, whether it's with pimento cheese and...
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Devilishly Good
Deviled ham has a questionable reputation. If, like me, you grew up only knowing the spread in the little can, you may think of it as something you eat only when you're desperate. But when you make...
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Cilantro: Like it or Not?
People tend to feel strongly about cilantro; some love it, while others liken it to eating soap. I happen to like it, so I buy it frequently. Even so, it can be tough to use it all up before it starts...
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Green Beans, Cold and Hot
Usually I prefer green beans warm or hot. I love them roasted with garlic chips or mixed with mushrooms in garlic cream sauce. But when the weather is hot, it's a welcome change to feature green beans...
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