Shallots and acorn squash are roasted with balsamic vinegar and rosemary to get a sweet and sour taste. More

The richness of ground lamb, with the nuttiness of bulgur and sweetness of the raisins and squash, makes this a Sunday Supper that is simple to put together but tastes a tad sophisticated. More

[Photo: Nick Kindelsperger] Snow fell for the first time this season in Chicago last night, a fact which many lamented by sending out sorrowful Twitter messages. But not me. I love snow, and can't wait to break out some hearty... More

Note: You may know Carolyn Cope as Umami Girl. She stops by on Tuesdays to help us cook through seasonal surplus with ease. It occurred to me recently that I have a very specific conception of what it means to... More

Sometimes, on blustery fall nights, I can't help but crave the wholesome, warm taste of roasted butternut squash. So I buy one. Then I bring it home, try to cut it up, lose two appendages, and hand it over to... More