Brilliant Beets

For my last recipe post of this summer (sigh), I’ve chosen the most vibrant vegetable I know: the beet!  It can be pickled, boiled or roasted. Works in salads or as a room temp side on warmer days.  And in wintry weather, it becomes the star of hearty dishes like goulash. My favorite way to…

Sausage and Peppers

Maybe I’ve been on a sausage kick more than a stuffing obsession lately. It’s probably from all the grilled meat I smell at street fairs, on the boardwalk and at baseball games. But this recipe will not produce your standard boardwalk fare. It is, however, just as quick, delicious and satisfying. Sausage and Peppers Serves…

Bacon and Peaches

The unusual combination of sweet peaches and crispy bacon sounded delicious to me. But then I saw the poor ratings for the recipe Linton Hopkins contributed to Food & Wine. With a few tweaks to omit the dressing, and the addition of some sweet peppers and cheese, my version got rave reviews. This dish tastes…