Stewed Duck Legs

I've been a bit obsessed with braising things ( and duck) this winter and it doesn't seem to be over yet. For a change …

Apple Dumplings

I haven't made, or had, apple dumplings in ages. They are one of those things that sounds good in theory but the reality is o…

Baked Beans with Cabbage

This turned out to be more like a baked soup or stew rather than traditional baked beans, but nothing wrong with that. I made the…

Rohkostsalat

Here's a version of a popular German salad, which is excellent for the late winter. It reminds me of a carrot salad I often …

Butternut Squash Curry

I have not seen local squash for sale for some time, then suddenly I saw some in 2 different stores. Why that should be I don'…

Deli Style Potato Salad

Our Linzer Delikatess potatoes have been holding up very well in storage; much better than I expected. They are just starting to …

Sprout Salad with Wild Rice, Carrot & Mushrooms

Winter can get a little too heavy on the root vegetables and the cabbage; oh, the endless, endless cabbage. That's why it'…

Beefy Winter Borsch

This is a lovely soup; sweet, mellow and filling without being too rich. It can easily support a good dollop of sour cream or yog…