by Brian | Oct 25, 2017 | Recipes
This recipe is from Adam Liaw’s fabulous Adam’s Big Pot, a book dedicated to big and easy meals for your family. Adam began cooking when he was eight years old and vividly remembered this dish he made for his family. It was warmly received and, for decades, he’s...
by Brian | Oct 23, 2017 | Recipes
When I saw this recipe, I knew it was just a matter of time until I enjoyed it. Suzi is a devoted fan of eggplant and of sweet potatoes. Here they are combined in a North African stew that has penetrating spice flavor. There is an ingredient here, ras el hanout, that...
by Brian | Oct 22, 2017 | Recipes
Southern Cast Iron is a magazine you want to consider in your life. I know, you have too many magazines. This one is deliciously important and different. Comfort food is a necessity. A true necessity. A warm roll. Melted cheese. And an army of herbs, marching...
by Brian | Oct 21, 2017 | Recipes
I love crab cakes and the very, very best are to be found in Baltimore. The best of the best? Faidley’s in Lexington Market. I was able to find a very authentic recipe for them Chesapeake Bay Cooking. Sometimes, I do an amendment or two. A little chili heat can...
by Brian | Oct 20, 2017 | Recipes
These are the weeks of pumpkin picking. We buy them, carve them, but too often fail to cook with them. Suzy Ashford wrote Le Picnic with idea for inspired picnic food. Whether you are picnicking as you pumpkin pick or just want a lovely fall dish — or a wonderful side...
by Brian | Oct 19, 2017 | Recipes, TBT
Here’s a recipe we posted way back in 2010. This time of year, you’ll find bins of “end of summer” cucumber at your farmers market. So many cucumbers. So little time to enjoy fresh ones now. You can slice them and put them on your eyes....