Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Seasonal Snippet: Grapefruit & Why You Should Eat Them Right Now

Seasonal Snippet: Grapefruit & Why You Should Eat Them Right Now

Katy Morris Mounds of tart, tangy, juicy grapefruits have made their way north and are brightening up our dishes from breakfast through dessert. Here’s the rundown of why you should be loading up on these citrus delights and how to get your hands on the best pucker-y ones, just in time for National Grape...

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Seasonal Snippet: Jicama Lends Tropical Crunch to Winter Dishes

Seasonal Snippet: Jicama Lends Tropical Crunch to Winter Dishes

By Katy Morris Jicama (pronounced “hee-ka-mah”) has made its way up north to uplift our winter dishes with its welcoming crispness - a perfect textural contrast to all the root veggies we’ve been roasting lately. And with Chanukah calories having settled into certain, ahem, body parts, it's the p...

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Why we Love those Lumpy Sunchokes

Why we Love those Lumpy Sunchokes

Katy Morris Jerusalem artichokes are surprisingly misleading in more ways than one. For starters, they're not from Jerusalem and they’re not artichokes. And despite their knobby, uninviting look, this root vegetable magically transforms into a comforting, scrumptious and nutritious side dish. Loo...

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Seasonal Snippet: Apples in Autumn

Seasonal Snippet: Apples in Autumn

above photo and all photos in this post, unless otherwise noted: Emily Hamilton Laux By Katy Morris Apples are always the apple of our eye but never more so than in autumn. They're healthy and delectably ubiquitous in an array of dishes ranging from crisp salads, hot ciders and smooth sauces to savory ...

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Seasonal Snippet: Winter Squash in Autumn

Seasonal Snippet: Winter Squash in Autumn

by Katy Morris All photos: Emily H. Laux. Find more of Emily's photos on Instagram @emilyhlaux As the piles of vibrant summer produce phase out at your local farmers’ market, in roll the heaps of tough looking gourds. And as sweater weather arrives, we're turning to comforting casseroles, soups, stew...

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Seasonal Snippet: Eggplant & Moroccan Eggplant Salad

Seasonal Snippet: Eggplant & Moroccan Eggplant Salad

Katy Morris Are you still swooning over summer’s abundance of fresh bounty at your farmers' market? One of our favorites just made its seasonal debut, and luckily, this versatile fruit will keep us busy in the kitchen right into autumn. When it comes to August aubergines, we’re all in. 11438...

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Seasonal Snippet: About that Bowl of Cherries

Seasonal Snippet: About that Bowl of Cherries

Katy Morris When life gives us a bowl of them, we couldn’t be cheerier. They're called CHERRIES because they originally hail from the ancient Turkish town of Cerasus. They'll jazz up savory kugel, add perfect pink juiciness to granola parfaits, and on hot summer days, are best eaten straight out of ha...

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

It’s Strawberry Season but Don’t Blink!

It’s Strawberry Season but Don’t Blink!

above photo: Emily Hamilton Laux by Katy Morris Forgive the sense of urgency but we suggest you snatch up some succulent strawberries as quickly as possible. The best ones aren’t playing hard to get, they really are! Here in CT, strawberry season happens so quickly that if you don't get out to the ...

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Seasonal Snippet & Minty Salmon Cuke Rolls

Seasonal Snippet & Minty Salmon Cuke Rolls

Katy Morris We're kicking off our warm weather Seasonal Snippets column with lots of minty inspiration and a gluten-free, low fat recipe for Mint Salmon Cucumber Rolls.  With mint's uplifting and invigorating scent and all-around culinary versatility, it is a seasonal shoe-in! While in ancient times, m...

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Seasonal Snippet: Collards & Nutty Pate Wrap

Seasonal Snippet: Collards & Nutty Pate Wrap

Contributed by Katy Morris; Photos- Liz Rueven Collard greens are a staple in southern cuisine, but vegetarians and kosher keepers have generally steered clear of them since they have traditionally been paired with ingredients we don't eat. Luckily, these nutritious greens have made their way nationwide an...