Small Good Things

Hurry — the door is closing on cherry season

Not much is required to enjoy them

Don’t kick yourself for waiting

This moment won’t last forever

Sicilian braised rabbit in chocolate sauce

The feast of choice for St. Patrick’s: Shepherd’s pie

The best shrimp étouffée ever produced in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

An unexpected and surprisingly sophisticated combo

Scotland’s “national soup” of chicken and leeks

A few essential offerings

A retro and nostalgic way to finish off a holiday dinner

Food as an antidote for loss

An upside-down tart of apples — perfect for the Empire State

A tart that celebrates the cherry tomato

Shortcake made with a a golden, fragrant and nutty alternative

Sicily’s mint and pistachio pesto

Crunch and flavor make dukkah a great snack and condiment

Vinaigrettes: Far more than salad dressing or cold sauce

Persian Herb & Bean Stew

An old Molly O’Neill recipe reinvented

Thinking light in late winter, I settled on a sunny stew

Since eating is so necessary to body, mind, soul and society, make the most out of it

Eating with other people is a healthy choice

Cranberries provide the base note for the Holiday Shrub

Puzzling out a favorite Kitchen Sink dish