29 posts categorized "Season: Autumn"
The Flu, Good Books, and Ginger-Baked Apples: December 6, 2011
We have been felled by the flu. I woke up Wednesday morning, went for my early morning walk, showered, and crawled back into bed. And that is where I stayed for the next three days. Olivia followed a day after...
Autumn Granola: November 2, 2011
Before we started our construction, I went through a flurry of cooking. I was freaked out by the idea of not being able to cook for so long and I wanted to make sure that we had a stash of...
Caramel Apples: October 27, 2011
We have spent a lot of time these last few weeks getting ready for the kitchen project. We've cleaned, packed, organized, sorted, boxed, and schlepped loads of stuff, way more than I thought could fit in that kitchen and dining...
Warm and Cozy Broccoli and Red Pepper Soup: October 4, 2011
What the heck happened to fall? I'm a fan of those crisp blue-skied days and cool nights, when you need a sweater or jacket in the morning but the layers peel off by lunch time. No such luck this year....
Cooking with Mother Goose: Classic Apple Pie: September 29, 2011
Cooking with Mother Goose: A series of occasional posts inspired by children's stories and rhymes. Simple Simon Simple Simon met a pieman, Going to the fair; Said Simple Simon to the pieman, Let me taste your ware. Said the pieman...
Grapefruit All-Purpose Cleaning Spray: May 10, 2011
Categories: Out of the Kitchen, Season: Autumn
A few years ago, as our children got old enough to start helping more with household chores, I had a moment of horror as I watched one of them grab a rag and start scrubbing with one of the commercial...
Green Lasagna: April 29, 2011
Categories: Basil, Comfort Food, Easy to Freeze, Entree, Farmers' Market Find, Feeds an Army, Potluck Dish, Season: Autumn, Season: Spring, Season: Winter
Before we left for our spring break, the farmers' market was loaded with greens, but not much else. We decided to make this lasagna with it, which is loosely based on a lasagna that my sister and brother-in-law have made...
Black Sesame Carrots: March 21, 2011
I'm not sure why, but even many children who are picky eaters seem to like carrots. Our children prefer them dunked in copious amounts of Ranch dressing, and presented that way, they will munch through a lot of them. This...
Airy Apple Cake: December 1, 2010
Categories: Breakfast, Cake, Comfort Food, Dessert, Farmers' Market Find, Potluck Dish, Season: Autumn, Snack
Sometimes a homey, tasty cake is just what you need. In fact, cake almost always has the power to improve ones outlook on life. In any event, the only thing it can hurt is the waistline, and I'm not going...
Pumpkin, Radicchio, and Feta Salad: November 18, 2010
I have written about my friend Andrea before because she inspires me in the kitchen. Remember these macarons (and these) that we made together? But this recipe was one that she submitted to our preschool cookbook before I knew her...
Pumpkin Soup with a(n Optional) Kick: November 15, 2010
Categories: Comfort Food, Easy to Freeze, Farmers' Market Find, Party Food, Pumpkin, Season: Autumn, Soup, Squash
I know, I know, another recipe for pumpkin soup. Who needs it? But stick with me. This version is worth trying. I went to a lunch recently for a friend who was having one of those milestone birthdays that need...
Fresh Broccoli Lemon Pasta: November 12, 2010
After that recipe for pecan bars (and after polishing off the last of our stash), I am definitely in the mood for something healthier. And what is healthier than broccoli? Amazingly, our children will all eat broccoli. Actually, it's more...
Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush: October 20, 2010
Eggplants get a mixed reception around here. They come in such beautiful colors and shapes that my children like to pick them out at the market. Instead of choosing the most perfect unblemished eggplants, though, the kids were drawn to...
Dinner in a Pumpkin, Take 2: October 15, 2010
A few years ago, the Washington Post ran a recipe for dinner in a pumpkin. A fabulous idea, I thought, for a Halloween dinner, or for any fall evening. I modified that recipe once and loved it, but when I...
Grilled Sweet Pepper and Feta Hummus: October 8, 2010
A couple of weekends ago, Gabe and I were doing a little home improvement project. Those of you who know us know how unusual this is. Neither of us spends the weekends roaming around the house with a toolbelt looking...
Corn and Green Bean Chowder: October 5, 2010
Autumn arrived has arrived here with a bang. More like a splash, actually. Lots of rain and cool weather and suddenly summer is a distant memory. Sandals and shorts? I had them on just a few days ago, but now,...
Pea Shoot, Feta, and Olive Sandwich: September 21, 2010
In addition to this blogging thing, I have a day job. I'll be hanging on to it for some time because this blog isn't exactly paying the bills. Scratching that creative itch, definitely. But bringing home the bacon? Um, no....
Grilled New Potatoes: September 14, 2010
Although it wasn't always so, my children now love potatoes. (I so wanted to write that they "dig "potatoes for the pun, but I couldn't open with that; instead the pun gets relegated to the parenthetical). Baked potatoes are their...
Smoky Eggplant Lasagna: September 7, 2010
Categories: Basil, Comfort Food, Easy to Freeze, Entree, Farmers' Market Find, Pasta, Season: Autumn, Season: Summer, Tomato
So that's it then. Summer is officially over. Sigh. I can't say that I'm ready to leave it behind, the long days, lazy evenings at the pool, unstructured hours of who-knows-what. We did our best to wring the last bits...
Roses des Sables: March 3, 2010
In addition to the crêpes, Ophélie taught us how to make this treat, known as Roses des Sables. She told me that they were made with chocolate and cornflakes, and I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical...
Pear Tarte Tatin: November 20, 2009
While we're on the subject of dessert, here's another recipe for a classic with a twist. For those of you not familiar with Tarte Tatin, it is a caramelized tart, usually made with apples. To mix things up, I make...
Un-Corny Pecan Pie: November 17, 2009
We have developed a thing in this house against corn syrup. I was responsible for getting the ball rolling when I started to pay attention to how many prepared foods contained corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup or, in many...
Vegetable Shepherd's Pie: November 13, 2009
It was a sad day the day I learned that Gourmet was shuttering its doors. I loved getting my copy each month, and I would lie in bed, reading stories of adventures half a world away and folding the corners...
Roasted Beet, Cucumber, and Feta Salad: November 10, 2009
There are lots of ways to divide the world. You know, those who love cats and those who don't; those who wear turtlenecks all winter and those who won't. But lately, I've been thinking about those who love beets and...
Great and Small: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: October 23, 2009
Categories: Season: Autumn, Snack
I had planned to have a great post for you today, my version of this Washington Post recipe for dinner in a pumpkin. I've made it before, and it was a fantastic treat for Halloween, perfect for a cold night...
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: October 20, 2009
Months ago, we planned a camping trip for this past weekend. I envisioned hiking under the changing leaves, with crisp nights and warm fires. Instead, the weather turned miserably cold and rainy. We watched all week hoping the forecast would...
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Curried Lentils: October 16, 2009
I bought acorn squash at the farmers' market a couple of weeks ago (one of the perks of squash is that they last!). Their round, pleated shape is just adorable and their presence at the market screams, "autumn is here!"...
Chunky Apple Muffins: October 13, 2009
With fall in the air, I've been excited to bake again. Fall baking summons those warm spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, the perfect complements to apples and pumpkins. And with cooler temperatures, I'm happy to turn the oven on again....
Zuccanoes: September 30, 2009
I first came across this idea for stuffed zucchini in the original Moosewood Cookbook. The original cookbook no longer seems available on Amazon (they now offer a New Moosewood Cookbook, which is an updated version of the original), although I'm...
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