A pot of marinara next to a photo of Lorraine, who passed down the recipe to her daughter. ( Christine Anisko) Mama’s Marinara There is a special magic in food. It instantly connects us to visceral feelings of home. A bite of Grandma’s Eggplant Parmesan,... Homemade 06 Sep 2024 | 04:18
Learning a bit about Japanese flavors can open up a whole new world of tasty meal options. ( Photo by Christine Anisko) Light, bright sushi starter This edition’s recipe might appear a bit daunting, and I get it if you think such endeavors are better left to your go-to... Homemade 24 Jun 2024 | 01:34
Conscience-stirring kheer I am composing this recipe on a return flight from India where I’ve been on pilgrimage for two weeks. I am a Buddhist and... Homemade 02 Apr 2024 | 12:57
Cooking for your dog? Last year I brought my overanxious Border Collie to the vet for a teeth cleaning. He was 13 and had never had the nicest... Homemade 12 Sep 2023 | 03:25
Salmon + fennel = next level harvest bowl How wonderful it is to reap what we sow, quite literally, from our gardens. I am overjoyed to bring you a recipe using freshly... Homemade 19 Jun 2023 | 03:00
Stumbling upon the perfect sandwich bread For this year’s attempt to up my game in the kitchen, I tried my hand at homemade buckwheat noodles, Japanese style. Immediately,... Home 03 Apr 2023 | 12:10
Winter porridge hack Greetings Dirt readers. Have I mentioned how grateful I am to participate in this publication? I love passing along quirky... Homemade 12 Dec 2022 | 01:34
Stuff anything Fall is upon us, so of course all I can think of is gourds. Pumpkin, acorn and butternut squash, not to mention leftover... Homemade 13 Sep 2022 | 02:39
Summer vibes, tangy or sweet It doesn’t matter if you eat meat, prefer tofu or any of the vast variety of plant-based “meat” products on the market; barbecue... Homemade 28 Jun 2022 | 01:19
Air fryer veggie hash I love my air fryer. I love love love love it. I’m a latecomer to this bandwagon, but the idea of crispy, delicious diner-style... Homemade 09 Mar 2022 | 12:08
Deep winter wake-up call Cold weather after months of heavy holiday fare (combined with the current state of the pandemic) invokes, in me, a deep... Homemade 03 Dec 2021 | 02:05
Super-fast pasta dash Day to day reality for each of us has always varied dramatically. And now, as a result of the pandemic, many of us are still... Homemade 14 Sep 2021 | 12:54
Anything goes avocado bowls Creating a go-to meal for family, friends and guests can present a challenge when considering the many food restrictions,... Homemade 04 Jun 2021 | 05:04
My friends know I will put an egg on anything ( Christine Anisko) Spring on a sheet pan Can you hear that? That’s the sound of the neighborhood hens warming up for their busy season. On the heels of the last recipe... Homemade 12 Mar 2021 | 11:06
With yeast and flour on the shelves and 2020 in the rearview, let’s party. ( Christine Anisko) A rustic pizza that bubbles Happy New Year, Dirt readers! 2020 is in the rearview and we are making our way (knock knock) to the tail end of this historic... Homemade 23 Dec 2020 | 01:02
