Nourishing Hoppin’ John
Our version of this Southern specialty features brown rice for an even healthier start to your new year.
Continue reading » »Quick Collards
Our technique calls for slicing these hearty greens very thinly so they cook quickly for an any-night side dish.
Continue reading » »Sparkling Green Grapefruit Cocktail
Champagne, grapefruit juice and anise-flavored liqueur add up to a sparkling, seasonal winter sipper.
Continue reading » »Frisee Salad with Lentils and Duck Confit
It’s amazing what you can pull together when you’ve spent time creating tasty basics. Long-roasted duck legs with fall-of-the-bone meat can live in the freezer until you’re ready for them, and lentils come together in a flash and can keep nearly all week. The result? One nourishing meal.
Continue reading » »Huber Huevos Rancheros
This meal is our family’s traditional Christmas Day breakfast. Christopher mans the comal after the Santa festivities, while we all fill our coffee mugs and wait for our plates.
Continue reading » »Eggnog Flans with Maple and Toasted Walnuts
Premade eggnog and maple syrup ensure this elegant make-ahead dessert comes together in a hurry!
Continue reading » »Mom’s “French” Dressing
This recipe–a zippy, tomato-based salad dressing–was handed down to my mom early on in her marriage by her Aunt Gladys.
Continue reading » »Knead-less Olive-Rosemary Bread
Time and a Dutch oven make it easy to bake wonderful, rustic bread at home–without kneading.
Continue reading » »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.
Continue reading » »Saffron Cardamom Coconut Macaroons
Saffron and green cardamom–”diva” spices–lend complexity to Monica Bhide’s recipe for coconut macaroons.
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