Blueberry Almond Crumble

When I’m really pressed for time and need a summer dessert, something like this is my go-to. It’s truly the work of minutes to throw together, and really takes advantage of great in-season blueberries....

July 21, 2024

Currant Oatmeal Cookies

While it may not stand up to logical scrutiny, I’m a big fan of dried currants and not so much a fan of raisins. Thus: the currant oatmeal cookie. A classic tuned to my whims....

January 17, 2022

Salmon with Miso Butter, Tarragon and Farro

I stole the concept for this dish from a great restaurant in Portland, Oregon. I’d like to think I’ve made this at home often enough to call this my take....

October 19, 2021

Burger Buns

This recipe comes to me almost exactly from my favorite YouTube channel, Boulangerie Pas à pas. I won’t pretend these are quite as easy as popping to the store and buying burger buns....

June 27, 2021

Shortcake

According to my notebook, this was at least initially inspired by a Felicity Cloake column, though which one is lost to the sands of time. These are great to toss together when there’s some excellent summer fruit to be enjoyed....

June 21, 2021

Honey Granola

Based solely on my experience buying groceries, I’d say granola has gone mainstream. At the point you can buy something pre-packaged that’s been flavored with real Madagascar vanilla, it’s not exactly hippie food any more....

June 1, 2021

Miso Peanut Butter Cookies

I first had miso in a dessert at a restaurant in Portland called Biwa, I want to say in an ice cream. While I grew up eating and liking miso, it wasn’t ever something you’d add to a dessert....

May 31, 2021