RECIPES

I don’t often use recipes for everyday meals. I follow intuition instead, letting the garden and the season inspire me and relying on trusted techniques to pull simple dishes together. What feels like instinct in the moment is the result of hours spent nose and elbow deep in my favorite cookbooks, some of which made me the cook I am and others of which continue to expand my palate and skills in exciting new directions. If you’re more comfortable staying faithful to an ingredient list, you’ll have no trouble using these recipes. They’re written to be simple to make and enjoy, no matter your cooking personality. I encourage improvisation and letting things turn out differently from time to time. I insist that you taste, taste, taste! Pay attention to how flavors interact, adjust seasonings to create balance, and above all, trust your palate.