Cooking over a Campfire
I was in third or fourth grade when I first cooked outdoors on my own, without any adults around. It’s a favorite memory, and always called up by the smell…
Wild Mushroom Alfredo
I developed this recipe on the fly earlier this month, and it turned out so well, I thought I should record it here. It was for a special family occasion,…
Chili
I’ve been making versions of this chili for as long as I’ve cooked, and I’ve varied the recipe over the years (though it almost always turns out the same, which…
Community Meal Meatloaf
One of my heroes is José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen. It’s one of the charities I support and I’ve often contemplated taking time off to go volunteer (never…
Vector Foods European Market
1812 w Court Avenue, Chariton, IA 50049641 217 4034 There’s a sizable Ukrainian community in south central Iowa, in and around Chariton, and there’s a great import store on their…
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
This is a spin on traditional piccata, which has always been a favorite. What I like about this recipe is that you can make it in advance, and it also…
Szechuan Green Beans
Years ago, I was asked to give a community workshop on using vegetables from the garden, and at the time, there were plenty of beans on hand. Among other recipes,…
Baba Ganoush
Eggplants are one of my favorite things to grow, and when they are really producing, I like to make baba ganoush. It’s a recipe I begin earlier in the day…
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