The Cat’s Away
Julie | September 30, 2011

A week’s worth of dinners cooked in my mom’s absence, mostly with a Mexican influence; and a recipe for watermelon salsa.
Julie | September 30, 2011

A week’s worth of dinners cooked in my mom’s absence, mostly with a Mexican influence; and a recipe for watermelon salsa.
Julie | August 29, 2011

A homey pot roast with an unusual flavor base of rhubarb, ginger, honey, and beets!
Julie | December 12, 2010

One of my favorite dumplings of all time, the humble pierogi. Make enough to freeze some for unexpected cravings!
Julie | November 23, 2010

An unusual recipe for lamb dumplings in a scorched yogurt sauce, more tasty than it sounds.
Julie | October 30, 2010

A few baking recipes that use minimal all-purpose flour for those occasions when you find yourself running low: Pumpkin granola for breakfast, lamb chili with masa dumplings for dinner, and Asian pear crisp for dessert.
Julie | September 16, 2010

A comforting dish of fluffy dumplings cooked alongside shredded chicken and vegetables in a luxurious gravy—at once satisfying and very economical.
Julie | January 10, 2008

Despite my pitiful crimping technique, these homemade wonton wrappers perform admirably when transformed into pork potstickers.
Julie | July 18, 2007

Fresh raviolis with a filling of pureed fava beans, potato, scallion and goat cheese, served with a creamy herb sauce and a garnish of sauteed shrimp and more fava beans.
Julie | June 10, 2007

Our family loves spaetzle, those little freeform German dumplings, and the potato ricer has become my best friend when it comes to making them.