Millet-vegetable fritters.

Wait, now … I know what you’re thinking: Millet? Isn’t that bird food? And, No way can I convince my family to eat something weird like this. But stay with me here. These little fritters [we could …

Read More ›

Summer succotash.

In the heart of summer, I cannot get enough of corn, zucchini and tomatoes. They taste intensely of sunshine, they’re incredibly easy to prepare and they’re endlessly flexible. An article in the July/August issue of Eating …

Read More ›

Grilling summer vegetables in foil.

It’s just after the Fourth of July, and summer is in full swing here in the Midwest. After a long, cool, record-breakingly rainy spring, I’m ready for the sun and heat. Bring it on. These long, …

Read More ›

Roasted vegetables, 3 ways.

When you cook for two as we do, it’s challenging to find creative ways to use leftovers. I look for ways to reuse, rather than reheat, leftovers. One night’s grilled steak becomes the next day’s steak …

Read More ›