Cooking & Baking

South American Bean Stew

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This is a great stew to bring to a potluck as it does not have any common allergens. It’s also vegan, but you can add a little cooked chicken for extra protein if you prefer. What started as “refrigerator stew” at our friend’s farm has become a regular staple in our fall rotation. Ingredients 2

Dairy-Free Custard Pie, Two Ways

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Having converted to a gluten-free and mostly dairy-free diet, I have been looking for a replacement for traditional pumpkin or sweet-potato pie. A friend sent me a recipe for Sweet Potato Bebinca from Nik Sharma and adapted for The New York Times by Mayukh Sen, which I further adapted to a more traditional pumpkin pie

Thai-Inspired Meatball Soup

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Inspired by Tom Kha Gai — and a New York Times recipe shared by a friend — this Thai chicken-coconut soup uses spinach for added color and flavor and a squeeze of lime for brightness. The broth is thin but can be served over rice or another grain to make a full meal. This can

Enriched Oatmeal

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While I still make overnight cold oatmeal occasionally, we’ve made a switch to this enriched oatmeal recently, and I’ve found that mixing the dry ingredients into a bulk batch saves time on the mornings we enjoy this for breakfast.

Simple Rustic Bread as Base for Exploration

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I assume I am not alone in finding bread-making both fascinating and scary. It is a simple process, but for some reason the thought of starting bread would paralyze me. The other thing that would keep me from starting was the idea that I had to make sourdough, and keep feeding a starter. That sounds

Fancy Mac & Cheese: a favorite crowdpleaser that’s quick to prepare

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Need a quick, tasty, and filling dish for your next family gathering or potluck meal? This upscale version of Macaroni & Cheese is scratch-made with top quality ingredients and complex flavor, without being too fussy or complicated. This recipe was adapted (and greatly simplified) from The Savory Way by Deborah Madison Fancy Mac & Cheese

Spicy Greens, or: What to do with that mystery veg in my CSA box

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Hot chili oil can make any bland vegetable more interesting and fun. When you’re overrun with fresh greens this summer, or not sure how to use up the other half of that huge cabbage you bought, try this dish. Ingredients 1 pound of green leafy vegetable of your choice: cabbage, kale, chard, collard greens, etc.

Glazed Zucchini: A quick and tasty side dish for summer

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I remember years ago, when we had a garden overflowing with vegetables, that I was stopping the neighborhood children on the sidewalk and telling them they had to take some before they could pass by. Whether in your own garden or in a mystery box of CSA vegetables, zucchini is one of those abundant items

Cream Scones: A quick savory or sweet treat

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Whether I’m having a friend over for coffee or trying to figure out a last-minute addition to a potluck supper, these scones are a quick and delicious treat on their own, or with a meal. If you do not eat gluten there are many gluten-free mixes on the market that you can substitute 1:1 for