
tomato, cucumber, and purslane salad
A small creeping plant with oblong waxy leaves, purslane grows unwanted in garden beds, out of cracks in sidewalks, and

A small creeping plant with oblong waxy leaves, purslane grows unwanted in garden beds, out of cracks in sidewalks, and

Dandelions arrive in my yard during the summer months, a little later than they appear in areas with milder climates.

I treasure the salty and faintly metallic flavor of Swiss chard, and both the plant’s leaves and stems can bring

Fragrant with spice and the robust sweetness of roasted heirloom tomatoes, this lentil soup warms the belly and soothes the

Browned butter, with its nutty aroma, complements the down-home flavor of ham hock, reinforcing its smokiness without disguising it. The

The cranberry bean is a small, meaty little bean that plumps into a pleasant roundness once cooked. It makes a

In my version of New England baked beans, I deviate from tradition, favoring tiny, plump marrow beans instead of Great

Creamy white beans marry nicely with winter squash and garlic, allowing the herbaceous notes of fresh sage to come forth.

I grow rosemary in a little ceramic pot on my deck, and, as the days of summers stretch on into

A classic accompaniment to Indian food, this sticky sweet chutney is unbeatable. MAKES: About 5¼ cups INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds mango