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dry-fried green beans
In contrast to either snappy haricot verts or microwaved diner-style beans, Sichuan green beans are blistered and well cooked without…
Roasted Beets and Pink Grapefruit
I like to break this salad out in the dead of winter, when it provides a vibrant pop of color…
Recipe
JOSÉ’S BLACK BEANS
José has worked at Haven’s Kitchen since the day we opened. He learned to make…
pork and mushroom dumplings
A perpetual favorite for snacks or meals, dumplings are fun to make at home and…
Walnut-Parsley Pistou
Pistou is the French equivalent of pesto—meet my version. I’ve loved a lot of pestos…
ROASTED PEPPER, OLIVE, AND FETA BUREKAS
There used to be this Israeli restaurant in Chicago where my dad held court with…
corn huitlacoche brown butter
For me, all corn dishes start with memories of Midwestern nights, of Summerfest in Milwaukee:…
Cauliflower Salad with Olives and Bread Crumbs
Bread crumbs give this crunchy one-skillet dish, which has roots in southern Italy, plenty of…
Falafel Casserole
Many of my casserole ideas come from failed dinner parties. Have you ever tried to…
World-Traveler Cheese Board
The perfect cheese board looks simple at a glance, but selecting the right cheeses and…
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, TALEGGIO, AND FRIED EGG PANINI
This is a sexy springtime sandwich that you should not miss. Marinate asparagus spears in…
GRILLED AND SMOTHERED ARTICHOKES
I love to eat artichokes every which way, but I must admit, getting my hands…