Before the first nip of chilly air arrives, I dust off the soup pot — an autumn ritual set off by early sunsets and the first orange-tinged leaves, or maybe […]
Recipe Box
LONDON DISPATCH
A Cross-Cultural Curry to Come Home To
At Dishoom in London, a reminder of the gifts of flavors immigrants bring
I know it’s a mistake to leave the Outer Cape in September or October, missing the glorious weather we wait for all summer long. But Christopher had a work trip. […]
THE FLAVOR PURPLE
Inspired by a Drag Star, a Noncook Ventures Into a Blueberry Bar
One bit of advice: if you’re going to zest, spring for a zester
I’m not a cook. I can follow a set of instructions, but I’m at peace with the fact that I have lazy tastebuds. Do you remember when you were a […]
10-MINUTE DINNER
Pan-Fried Flounder With Capers and Lemon, Maybe
Fresh filets, golden brown, go from pan to plate, no sauce needed
On the Outer Cape, we are blessed with many kinds of fish that are hard to find really fresh elsewhere, such as bluefish and striped bass. But my favorite is […]
COOK’S KITCHEN
A Smoky Salsa for September
Fire-roasting coaxes the best from the last tomatoes of the season
Some grumble about the end of summer. Not me. Being able to turn onto Route 6 without taking my life into my hands is one thing I celebrate. September also […]
FROM THE LARDER
Sweet, Salty Tomates d’Été au Fromage Bleu
Garden tomatoes and salty cheese meet in a Montréalais skillet
A couple of weeks ago my mother told me that she had had entirely enough tomatoes for the summer and was now tossing ripe ones from her garden straight into […]
COOK’S KITCHEN
A BOLT of Oyster Genius in a Cocktail-Size Bite
The joy of Nils Bernstein’s oyster BLTs with oyster mayo
The Joy of Oysters hit me like a BOLT — a Bacon, Oyster, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich — Nils Bernstein’s genius pairing of pan-fried oysters and a BLT. Here were […]
PUDDING, SHE SAID
A Mess of Late Summer Berries for Dessert
Curing the homesick-for-London blues with a bowl full of meringues, cream, and fruit
Eton mess is my quintessential summer pudding. I don’t mean pudding in the American sense, mind you, but if I called it “dessert,” my mother wouldn’t be happy. I am […]
AN ANGLER IN THE KITCHEN
The Art of Smoking Summer Fish
A good brine, gentle smoke, and patience produce Wellfleet’s second-favorite gift from the sea
A lot of people who go into Hatch’s Fish or Mac’s Seafood markets are shocked to discover that the smoked versions of their favorite seafood are $7 to $10 higher […]
FROM THE LARDER
Beach Day Summer Rolls
A cool, crunchy, herby, satisfying lunch wrapped up in a neat little package
I’ll own that I have a reputation as a high-maintenance beachgoer. All summer long, Christopher heads out to find a spot on the sand between Long Nook and Ballston with […]
FROM THE LARDER
A Puerto Rican Pernil Makes a Barbecue for a Crowd
Garlicky marinated pork shoulder, slow-roasted on the grill
One thing I’m realizing now that Truro is truly our home is that there are of lots of people we will only get to catch up with in the summer. […]
SAVE THE PIGS
A Kinder, Gentler (and Delicious) Summer Feast
Proving that plant-based barbecue doesn’t have to be an oxymoron
I have a friend — every vegetarian or vegan has at least one — whose favorite topic of lunchtime conversation is questioning my food choices. “Humans are meant to eat […]
KITCHEN TABLE
Redefining the Green Salad
Three ways to change up your house special
A person can get stuck in her ways about what constitutes a good salad. Last time we were in Oklahoma for a family visit, my cousin Marge had everyone over […]
COOK’S KITCHEN
The Stripers Are Here. Light Up the Grill!
To add to the thrill: a gingery peach salsa and fresh corn with miso butter
Our black wall phone rang — yes, this happened that long ago — and I heard my husband’s cousin Edward Redonnet’s excited voice on the other end. Edward is a […]
EVERYTHING ICE
Bright Pops of Summer Joy
Lime, mint, watermelon, and berries make ice pops even parents can love
Summer swept over us like a heavy blanket when we were growing up in New York City. Above ground, my twin sister and I absorbed the fumes of hot asphalt. […]
