Cheryl Dishes

Of all the root cellar vegetables, cabbage has a long and varied history. It was an important food during the Dark Ages, and by the Middle Ages, abundant in both peasant and wealthy cuisines. For

The glossy photo of a plate of herbed chickpeas topped with a crispy, golden-yolk fried egg in the January issue of Bon Appetit magazine caught my eye. My winter cooking always needs a jolt of

Now that the Maine scallop season is here, we’re enjoying our fill of these luscious bi-valves. Fresh scallops will keep for several days in the refrigerator, and they freeze extremely well. We like to package

My daughter Emily called me seeking recipes for easy entertaining.  Her partner Kent makes handcrafted beers and “when friends stop by the apartment for a sample of our latest brew, I’d like to serve something

For special holiday entertaining, my family really enjoys Chocolate Pear Tart. This classic tart is an elegant and delicious dessert. Not too sweet, with layers of rich flavor, Chocolate Pear Tart also makes a good

Now that the festivities from the big turkey day are over, all that is left is to finish the dishes and enjoy the “encores”.  What family doesn’t love hot turkey sandwiches with mashed potato smothered

We are fortunate to celebrate Thanksgiving more than once each year with assorted gatherings of the clan. My Aunt Faith, the ultimate planner, hosts a multitude of Craig and Wixson descendants at her snug 1960’s

There are certain classic flavors that appeal to the sweet tooth in all of us, and my weakness is butterscotch. The term “butterscotch” refers to a candy or type of confectionery made from brown sugar

Winter is the perfect time to experiment with different cooking ingredients, and this season bulgur is my new star. A staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, bulgur, also known as ala and Dalia (and