October is my favorite month of the year. It’s around this time that the Northeast air starts to get crisp, and the smell of simmering apple cider fills the narrow walkways of the Union Square Greenmarket. On Saturday mornings, I walk through the market with a cup of warm cider, picking up apples, quince, various… Read More Creamy Baked Rigatoni with Butternut Squash + Goat Cheese
Do you believe in love at first sight? When it comes to recipes, I certainly do. Earlier this month, when Bon Appetit released its 10 Best New Restaurants in America 2012 list, a familiar face was among the honored ten: the Bakery at Cakes and Ale in Decatur, Georgia. Have I dined here? No, and… Read More Banana Peanut Butter S’mores Bars
The real world has been keeping me incredibly busy lately. I know I’ve been posting less, and I’m sorry! The truth is that I actually have a few truly wonderful recipes to share with you, and have been sitting on them far too long. I just can’t seem to find the time to put… Read More Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
I’ve been delinquent in posting new recipes, and I’m sorry. I like to joke that I’m an “occasional lawyer,” but the truth is I’m actually a full-time lawyer, and right now the lawyer thing is kicking my butt. Being busy at work means less time in the kitchen! But I have a few great things… Read More Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A year ago today, I posted my go-to recipe for Fresh Tomato Sauce. Which means (1) you should make that sauce, and (2) it’s tomato season again! I got back from Italy (where every tomato is a sweet-tasting gem) and poof! The mountains and mountains of tomatoes – heirlooms, cherry, homegrown, take your pick –… Read More Tomato Zucchini Rice Gratin