October 1, 2011
baked apples
Baked apples are the perfect way to use this seasonal fruit.  The key to use the freshest and...
September 29, 2011
broccoli
Broccoli sometimes gets a bad rap.  When overcooked, it can be bitter and just plain...
September 29, 2011
malfatti
As we approach fall, I begin to yearn for warm comforting meals, usually in the form of a pasta....
September 28, 2011
wine
Barolo, one of Italy's greatest red wines, is made from the Nebbiolo grape primarily from the...
September 27, 2011
beer
Oktoberfest celebrations are taking place all over the country.  For those of us who can't...
September 26, 2011
butternut squash
This is one of my favorite fall dishes.  The sweet butternut squash pairs perfectly with the...
September 24, 2011
champagne poached pears with vanilla and cardamom anyone?
It's that time of year again -- the leaves are turning, pumpkins are starting to crop up all...
September 24, 2011
ravioli
Making homemade ravioli is a great activity to do with friends and family.  Of course you can...
September 24, 2011
Duck Bacon Carbonara
I made this dish for my husband’s birthday. It features Duck Eggs and Duck Bacon (which is...
September 22, 2011
stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are a favorite at my house.  You can make them as an appetizer for a party...
September 20, 2011
lasagna
Lasagna is always a crowd pleaser.  You can make it vegetarian, with meat, or even a Mexican-...
September 19, 2011
leeks au gratin
Gratins list among my favorite autumn dishes - based on a French technique, vegetables are thinly...
September 18, 2011
french onion soup
French onion soup is a perfect recipe for fall.  It is rich, comforting, and most importantly...
September 17, 2011
baked pasta
Baked pasta dishes are crowd pleasers.  Everyone loves al dente pasta tossed in sauce and...
September 17, 2011
tomatoes
Summer is almost a distant memory, and soon the bounty of available fresh veggies will be too. Take...
September 16, 2011
pizza
Homemade pizza is so much fun to make, especially with the aid of pre-made pizza dough showing up...
September 15, 2011
ground cherries
Ecocentric is the umbrella blog under which the Eat Well Guide, Daily Table, Green Fork,...
September 15, 2011
fig
Figs are in season and you should get them while you can.  This fruit works wonderfully in...
September 14, 2011
barley
Barley is making a comeback in our kitchens.  This grain has a nutty flavor and is cooked in...
September 13, 2011
kale
I feel like kale is the vegetable that is always "left-out."  When we think of...

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