Knead-less Olive-Rosemary Bread

Written on Dec 17, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Knead-less Olive-Rosemary Bread

Time and a Dutch oven make it easy to bake wonderful, rustic bread at home–without kneading.

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Brussels Sprouts Carbonara with Whole Wheat Fusilli

Written on Dec 15, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Brussels Sprouts Carbonara with Whole Wheat Fusilli

Whole wheat pasta, Brussels sprouts and a creamy pan sauce add up to a satisfying supper that’s on the table in about 20 minutes.

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Saffron Cardamom Coconut Macaroons

Written on Dec 13, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Saffron Cardamom Coconut Macaroons

Saffron and green cardamom–”diva” spices–lend complexity to Monica Bhide’s recipe for coconut macaroons.

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Cardamom Gingersnap Cookies

Written on Dec 13, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Cardamom Gingersnap Cookies

Traditional gingersnaps get a fresh update with the addition of sweet, pungent green cardamom.

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Dark Molasses Cranberry Granola

Written on Dec 10, 2010 by Ginny Mahar
Dark Molasses Cranberry Granola

This crunchy and colorful granola is simple to prepare and makes a great start to the day. Hmm, we like it at the end of the day, too, sprinkled over yogurt or ice cream!

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Buffalo Carbonnade

Written on Dec 8, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Buffalo Carbonnade

Use buffalo stew meat and dark ale to make this luscious and hearty Belgian-style braise.

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Pea Soup with Spanish Chorizo & Sherry Vinegar

Written on Dec 6, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Pea Soup with Spanish Chorizo & Sherry Vinegar

Warm up a chilly night with our Spanish-influenced pea soup, which you can make in a hurry in a pressure cooker, or take your time in a Dutch oven.

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Pumpkin-Oat Bread with Golden Raisins and Walnuts

Written on Dec 3, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Pumpkin-Oat Bread with Golden Raisins and Walnuts

This not-too-sweet quick bread has a hearty character yet a tender crumb, so it’s perfect for breakfast or a late-afternoon snack.

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Root Veggie Latkes

Written on Dec 1, 2010 by Lia Huber
Root Veggie Latkes

A trio of root veggies, in lieu of traditional potato, make these latkes a touch sweet while exotic spices add a bit of heat.

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Millet-Stuffed Kabocha Squash with Indian Spices

Written on Nov 29, 2010 by Lia Huber
Millet-Stuffed Kabocha Squash with Indian Spices

Millet soaks up flavors something fierce; in this case, the heady mix of Indian spices that pair so beautifully with Kabocha squash.

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