One Cheese Five Ways: Goat Brie
Goat Brie is the secret ingredient we’re adding to all our summer meals. Get five creative recipes using this delicious cheese.
Lamb Skewers with Feta Dressing
Lamb is a quintessential spring protein, and pairing it with creamy feta and cooling herbs yields a Mediterranean lunch that is perfect for the first al fresco meal of the season.
Roasted Harissa Chicken with Herbed Pistachio Goat Cheese
A zingy, flavor-packed goat cheese is slipped under the skin of this bird before harissa, a North African chile pepper paste, paints it a brilliant red and adds an extra kick of heat. Placed over a bed of fennel and carrots, the chicken keeps moist while the vegetables become infused with pan drippings during roasting. […]
Plum-Colored Kale is the Versatile Veg of Autumn
The color purple reigns supreme in the world of modern kale. While myriad varieties of purple kale fill salad bowls, sauté pans, and snack bags, most fall into one of three categories: curly, flat, and dinosaur. The curlies are grown to be seen as well as eaten. The most popular is Redbor, which can grow […]
Clothbound Cheddar Pumpkin Soup with a Crispy Onion, Ginger, and Chilies Garnish
Make this easy soup with butternut, acorn, or any similar squash from the farmers’ market, and be sure to enjoy it with the spicy crispy onion garnish. An immersion blender can be used instead of a countertop blender.
Fudge Brownies with Clothbound Cheddar
Although chunks of cheddar cheese make for an unusual addition to this classic brownie, the salty combination is a must-try. Add as much or as little cheddar as you prefer. For thinner brownies, a 9×13 baking pan can be used.
In Season: A World of Melons
Look beyond honeydew and cantaloupe for more exciting flavors My recent 100-kilometer walking pilgrimage along the Portuguese Camino in northwestern Spain from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela was fueled each morning by no fewer than three cured pork products (shoulder, loin, and spicy chorizo sausage); three regional raw cow’s milk cheeses named Arzùa-Ulloa, Queso […]
Versatile Endive Can Scoop Dips, Pair with Cheese, and Star in a Salad
Photo by Brent Hofacker Witloof, or white-leafed Belgian endive, originally sprouted up as a happy accident for the chicory family. When Jan Lammers left his farm in Brussels to fight in the Belgian War of Independence in 1830, the story goes, he purposely left chicory roots behind in his cellar. He’d planned to roast and […]
Savory Chèvre Oatmeal with Poached Egg and Chili Crisp
This spicy, comfort-food meal is inspired by Cilbir (Turkish eggs) and is delicious when paired with sauteed spinach, mushrooms, or fresh spring asparagus.
Keftedes with Herby Zingy Chèvre Dip
Keftedes, or lamb meatballs, are a traditional Greek appetizer most commonly served in mezze platters. Use herb pastes instead of fresh herbs for best texture and flavor.
