Kale Crêpes with Roasted Squash and Za’atar

La Chandeleur, also known as Crêpe Day, marks the halfway point between winter and spring. In France, the month of February starts with the celebration of Candlemas. It occurs on February 2nd, which is 40 days after Christmas. Many French families celebrate by preparing and eating crêpes on this day and all through the Mardi Gras season.… Read More

Warm Buckwheat Salad with Roasted Kabocha and Caper Berries

Buckwheat ~ by Carl Sandburg There was a late autumn cricket, And two smoldering mountain sunsets Under the valley roads of her eyes. There was a late autumn cricket,
 A hangover of summer song,
 Scraping a tune
 Of the late night clocks of summer,
 In the late winter night fireglow,
 This in a circle of black… Read More

Galette with Kabocha Squash and Kale

Kale and kabocha squash team up in this hearty galette. The result: a rustic beauty that looks as fabulous as it tastes.  I love galettes. Always a versatile party pleaser, these generous, free form pastries are both rustic and elegant. Their hand-folded edges wrap a combination of luxury fillings to say, homemade in a luxe… Read More