Seriously Simple: Beet borscht with sour cream is cool comfort
Cold beet borscht, one of my favorite summer soups, is an Eastern European classic, but it has been a staple in many American kitchens for years. The following recipe is...
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Toasted almond cookies and summer fruit salad become a Seriously Simple dessert
As the summer's weather pattern shifts into high gear why not bake a yummy cookie in the early morning to keep the house cool later in the day and enjoy...
Seriously Simple: Minestrone with pesto cream is the perfect summer soup
Summer soups are usually served cold to offset the hot weather. But there is always an outlier. This vegetable soup is that one. The hardest part of making this soup...
Seriously Simple: Jordan Winery adds a smoky flavor to eggplant dip
On a recent Zoom call with Jordan Winery's chef and winemaker, we chatted about the winery's newly released vintages and dishes to pair with them. I had planned a visit...
Seriously Simple: Apricot cherry cake is a welcoming summer dessert
Both apricots and cherries arrive at our markets in the early part of summer, and I appreciate the tart, velvety apricot and the sweet, juicy cherries just as they are....
Seriously Simple: Grilled skirt steak with guacamole salsa will light up your Fourth of July
This year's Fourth of July is different in ways that might have been hard to imagine in the past, but here we are. The pandemic and protests challenge even the...
Seriously Simple: Summer green beans get blistered for big flavor
In the middle of a pandemic, what could be better than a book landing on my desk that transported me to a blissful New England Hills state of mind? Browsing...
Seriously Simple: A recipe gone wrong turns into a delicious dish that is so right
It seems like everyone is making bread these days. I'm not a professional baker, but I have been playing around with some quick breads and some yeast breads. While doing...
Seriously Simple: Dijon chicken is a speedy dinner
My email and texts are buzzing with requests asking me to send easy recipes that have lots of flavor and few ingredients. We are all trying to enjoy a meal...
Seriously Simple: Roast cherry tomatoes and garlic show off their versatility
As a chef and cookbook author, I always enjoy a challenge. So, given what we are all going through around the globe, I have tasked myself with developing dishes that...