Christmas seems like a long time ago, but my memory of an onion tart my daughter-in-law made remains fresh and...
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Roasted Turkey in Parts
I didn’t roast the turkey I bought from Lotus Farms for Thanksgiving but instead froze it until recently. Not wanting...
Meatballs in Tomato and Chipotle Sauce
A friend in Houston, my hometown, recently posted a photo of albóndigas (also known as Mexican meatballs) that she was...
Calf’s Liver with White Onions
Every now and then I crave calf liver with a lot of sharp, white onions. We have some excellent beef...
Grace, Flexibility, and a Good Night’s Sleep: Val Wilson’s Secrets of Success
The popular proverb, “if you want something done, ask a busy person” fits New Mexico native Val Wilson to a...
The “Good Humor Lady” of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market: A Profile of Coral Clark
Growing up on the small island of Harbor View, Connecticut (population 112) Coral Clark learned the qualities of self-sufficiency, inventiveness,...
Potato and Kale Soup
There’s such an abundance of potatoes at the market these days and also beautiful kales. I love making potato soup...
A Bouquet of Steamed Vegetables
A Bouquet of Steamed Vegetables from Julia Child’s The Way to Cook I had planned to make a potato gratin...
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are in season, so let’s press them into service! This week’s Market Fresh Cooking recipe is a delicious...
Chalupas from fresh corn tortillas
Trujillo Farms makes the best tortillas. One of my favorite ways to use the corn tortillas is to fry a...