Beef and Stout Stew… and hellos from Mexico

I made this a couple of weeks ago, on a very snowy day, right before I made my get-away. It's a simple meal that hits the spot on a cold...

Rosemary Rye Brownies

As if the world needs yet another brownie recipe, right?? Of course I'm a bit biased, since I specifically honed and tweaked this recip...

Red Lentil Walnut Ice Cream

OK, I know you might think red lentil ice cream sounds a little crazy, but stay with me here.  Here's the thing, red lentils, when cooke...

Lima Bean Stew with Tomatoes, Olives, and Kale

How are you all coping with the snow there, fellow northerners?  Over here, the wind howled and whistled all night long, trying its best to ...

Black Bean Quinoa Rainbow Salad

I hope this video will make you excited about beans. I know they're not always easy to get excited about. They're not all that glamo...

Giveaway of Sean Brock's New Cookbook!

Even though the holidays are long gone, I'm still indulging in one of my favorite seasonal activities: sitting by the wood stove with a ...

Amaranth Corn Fritters

Up until recently, any amaranth that entered my kitchen was destined to a lifetime of sitting at the back of a dark cupboard, where aside fr...