Even my husband, a cauliflower hater, loved this recipe — Cauliflower cut into steak-like slabs, roasted until slightly browned to bring out its nutty flavor, then topped spiced bread crumbs. Dense heads of the freshest local cauliflower are plentiful now at farmers markets, farm stands, co-ops, CSAs and even some supermarkets [...]

Use this as a template for any bulgur salad, served warm or at room temperature.Throw in what’s fresh and local, cooked or raw, cut into small pieces as needed. Use contrasting colors, flavors and textures, and always a handful of coarsely chopped herbs or greens. This season, why not try chopped apples, tossed [...]

Barebones, but satisfying, my weekend guests called it seminal, so I’m posting it here. The recipe, created for ease, is a kind of abbreviated Pasta Carbonara, with hearty whole wheat pasta mingled with bacon, punctuated with hot chili pepper flakes. Serve with local greens, either cooked up or in a salad. Look for local [...]