The Flexitarian Cook

I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that the soufflé has the reputation of being the most difficult thing for a home cook to make. Mention making that dish to anyone, and you’ll typically get the kind of look that conveys either admiration for your culinary savoir-faire or deep concern for your mental state. [...]

My friend Sheryl and I attended two wedding receptions over the past 3 weeks (in her words, we’re now professional wedding guests), and while munching on some delicious appetizers before dinner, she mentioned that she was dying to host a cocktail party, where small bites, as opposed to a large meal, take center stage. One [...]

Oh, I know what you’re thinking. “It’s summer, and you want us to make what?” Truth be told, it has cooled down a bit up here in the Northeast, so soup isn’t a total aberration. On top of which, I hold firm to the belief that there is never a bad time for soup. In [...]