Valentine’s Day Cookies
I don’t know when our family started the sweet tradition of making these cookies every Valentine’s Day, but I assume it was well before I was born. My Nana made them. My mother made them, too--actually, she still does--and now we all make them. I know that today and...
Kale, White Bean, And Sausage Soup
I first made this soup ages ago when I needed to use up some kale. Now, I’m not especially fond of kale, in fact I pretty much loathe all cooked greens. What I am inordinately fond of is beautiful produce, and I have been known to bring home all sorts of pretty...
Creole Spaghetti?
This is the spaghetti I grew up on. Trust me, it’s comfort food at its very finest. I’ve cooked it for my family forever, and my youngest daughter will eat no other without complaint. She even asked me to tell you all that this is the best spaghetti ever, and she personally cannot possibly eat spaghetti anywhere but home without significant disappointment. It’s not your typical spaghetti, and she’s made more than a few converts over the years by dragging home friends when she knew it was on the menu.
Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Grapes, and a Side of Pecan Rice
So I’m still craving light-ish food even though it’s cold outside. I didn’t overeat during the holidays, so I don’t know what the deal is. Is this some bizarre Covid-19 side effect that you can get just by reading the newspaper? Does it have something to do with solar...
Birthday Brunch Potatoes
It’s January, and even though I don’t make New Year’s resolutions I’ve been eating lighter overall. A boiled egg is breakfast most days, cottage cheese or salad is fine for lunch, fruit or a handful of pecans makes an easy snack. We’ve even had light dinners most...

