I love all kinds of autumnal squash, along with other fall fruits, and vegetables. I’m also a lover of salads, and I’m always looking for ways to include my seasonal favorites into my greens. The inspiration for this combination came about one weekend as Clay…

A quick and simple mushroom sauté is a great addition to any main entree or companion to any of your favorite sautéed vegetables. We use this as a base to serve a nice piece of roasted chicken or grilled steak, as a topping for pizza,…

If there is one thing the Markhams associate with autumn, it’s mushrooms. When the calendar turns the page to September, all we can think about is the porcini and truffle season in Tuscany, pining to be transported, even if it’s only through the flavors and…

Chilled gazpacho is one of those end-of-summer delights, allowing us to indulge in the abundant harvests of perfectly ripe tomatoes from our gardens and markets. Adding in other flavorful vegetables, garlic, fresh herbs, and a bit of vinegar makes this fusion a perfect treat to…

Florence is one of my favorite cities in Italy, for the art, architecture, beauty, food, and … this salad! My first experience with this unique combination was in a cozy little neighborhood osteria, where they served it as a starter to my main course. I…

If you want to add a little “Southern flare” to your menu, the addition of some chow chow will definitely do the trick. Many food historians believe that this condiment found its way to the American South during the late 18th century via the Acadians…

It can be said that succotash is very, very, American. The Native Americans originally introduced this melange of vegetables and legumes to the colonists in the early 17th century, as many of the items-especially corn-were unknown to them, having never been produced in Europe. The…

If you’re craving pasta, this is a wonderful, and (somewhat) healthy indulgence using fresh vegetables, herbs, and a light sauce made with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, a little Pecorino. It’s a great alternative if you’re trying to have a few meatless dinners during the…

Whether you need a side salad for your just-grilled meat or fish, or something light for dinner, mixed greens combined with earthy lentils, tangy feta cheese, and crisp prosciutto,(my version of “light” bacon),seems to always hit the spot. This is one of our go-to dinners,…

We enjoy cooking through the seasons, and nothing lends itself to that like produce. When we go to the market, there is usually a line-item on our grocery list that simply says “veggies”, as we like to be spontaneously inspired by seasonal produce. We are…