Category Archives: weeknight dinner

You know it’s spring when asparagus shows up at your supermarket. It’s always a happy surprise, “oh, that’s right, you again!”, one that makes me feel like we’ve finally rounded the corner into a new and hopeful season. As soon … Continue reading →

After this holiday weekend, there’s a good chance that you’re now in the possession of a few dozen hard-boiled, pastel-colored eggs. This of course does not include the eggs that got cracked, stepped on, or dropped during your family’s hunt … Continue reading →

If you haven’t been lucky enough yet to encounter a Japanese sweet potato, I urge you to seek them out, especially if you’re a fan of the traditional American variety. The Japanese variety—which I find at my nearby Asian supermarket … Continue reading →

So I have a dirty secret… Although a good chunk of my life is taken up with the practice and consideration of feeding others, one of my favorite meals is the one I make for myself. Just me. And that … Continue reading →

I love soup as much as the next guy, but sometimes I feel like what every good soup needs is a small excess of garnishes. Case in point, this butternut squash soup (see above). There are few soups that seem … Continue reading →