Eating the Scenery

A cultural crossover here ... not your typical English version of the Shepherd's Pie, but an exotic cousin.  Warm, spicy, savory and sw...

Sometimes, but not so much lately, I worry about foods disappearing.  I know, some foods should disappear, like fried liver and doorstop ...

Two things captivated me when I spotted this recipe years ago.  It called for two cups of white wine, which I felt sure would elevate a simp...

The farmers' markets are bursting with squashes and greens right now.  Who am I to resist them?  It's fall, after all, even if our w...

I have always loved chilis rellenos. Authentic recipes call for dipping the whole cheese-stuffed poblano pepper into egg batter and deep fr...

A total departure from cheesy gratins, this dairy-free recipe is one of those serendipitous discoveries that I can't imagine not having...

Yes! You can make delicious gyros meat that goes wonderfully with the tomatoes, cucumbers and onions of the season. I had seen this recipe...

For some reason, I always thought a "cream scone" meant that you sliced it and put clotted cream on it. But no. You put the crea...

Buy lots of deep-red, organic Dapple Dandy pluots from Gilmore Farms at Farmers' Market Let pluots get really soft and juicy Wash pluots...

I admit to being somewhat beguiled by the word "rustic." I first saw it relating to edibles in a little bistro/pub in Twisp, Wash...

It is appropriate that this, the finest fresh tomato dish in my repertoire, comes from Marcella Hazan , one of the most respected Italian co...

For a smooth, mellow, almost sweet glass of iced coffee, this is the way to go. When I know I'll be at home for the morning, I try to r...

When all its ingredients are at the peak of fresh perfection, this salad is to swoon over. I do take it for granted that anyone reading thi...

A while back I posted about our local Northwest Seafood Market , and last weekend I sought out their fresh clams and shrimp for a special bi...

Today's e-mail from the farmer saying ANOTHER bonus box was coming tomorrow with TEN POUNDS of asparagus in it was all it took to send...

Not your typical wintery chicken pot pie ... this one welcomes the new green tarragon awakening in the garden ... green onions ... fennel ....

To my delight, I discovered the bag of CSA spinach from last week hiding in the back of the fridge. It was as fresh and beautiful as if it...

Ever since making Onion, Apple and Goat Cheese Tart , the variation with leeks and pears has been on my mind. It is just as good as the app...

We could not believe how delicious this dish is. It is soul-warming and deeply satisfying. The combination of vegetables and flavors, with...

It's tempting to think that something this simple and ordinary ( hummus , for heaven's sake!) would taste simple and ordinary, too. ...