Plein (Air) Cooking
When it comes to camping in New England I (co-)wrote the book: a guidebook called New England Camping.
Category: Mains
main dishes
Lamb Meatballs
My Sicilian friend Rosa Rizza takes a final step with her meatballs before putting them into a heated pan. . .
Yukon River Chowder
Freshly smoked salmon and Midnight Sun vegetables become soup with a sense of place.
Criminally Delicious
Is the Autumn Olive an Invasive species or a forager’s dream? You collect. You cook. You decide.
My Rice (& raisins) Bed
A recipe contest and a friendship make this version of a classic all the sweeter.
Violet Quiche
Ancient Greeks used violets in wine, food, and medicine. The plant was seen as the symbol of fertility and love.
Homage to Hadley Grass
When it’s asparagus season in Western Massachusetts, break out the pasta!
Spanikopita Muffins
Rooted in Greek tradition, this recipe simplifies a classic without sacrificing flavor.
Corn Fritters
Mary Ann was the name of the farmer at the end of my old street and it’s also the name of my biological mother. Summer through autumn, Mary Ann’s farm helped feed me and my friends, family, and neighborhood.
Doing the Spinach Ricotta Twist
In the heart of southern Sicily, I was served spinach ricotta pasta. It was creamy and light—velvety spinach whirled around al dente semolina pasta twists. On top was oil and crushed nuts. After one bite I vowed to try making it at home. I closed my eyes and tried to memorize the flavors and ingredients.