Kale and Brussels Sprout Slaw

  Even though the first official day of Spring is still 2 weeks away , we’ve noticed that we’re  beginning to crave lighter alternatives to the luscious, comforting soups and stews we enjoyed in the depths of winter.  We especially love this salad because it bridges (yup, that was a totally intentional pun) the seasonal …

Maple Apple Tarte Tatin

I’m a huge fan of the tarte tatin – that upside down pie started on the stovetop and baked in a skillet, then inverted onto a platter with caramel dripping from the apples down the sides. It’s a delicious mess, and a perfect dessert to make when you don’t have a lot of time but …

Pierre’s Roasted Pumpkin with Braised Chickpeas

I love hearty winter curries, especially ones made with winter squash and chickpeas; here’s a simple one to keep you warm. While I was over for a conference call at Pierre‘s last week, he made roasted pumpkin with braised chickpeas as we chatted. It was the perfect lunch on the first day of deep snow …

Chocolate Cheesecake

Cheesecake used to be a staple at birthdays and special occasions like Valentine’s Day – and this rich chocolate cheesecake was one of the most popular ones I made. If memory serves (and it doesn’t always) it originally came from Gourmet or Bon Appétit, tweaked over the years… I hadn’t made it in practically decades, …