Terese Allen

Rousing Rosemary

Rosemary really comes into its own in the northern Heartland kitchen, especially in winter. The herb complements so many cold-weather foods.

Take the Plunge: Fall Dips

Loyalty to the team is a kind of tribal thing. How did ancient peoples form bonds? They screamed at their enemies. They huddled around a fire to watch the action.

Mint: The Companionable Herb

As fresh herbs go, mint is woefully under-used in American cooking. But its light pepperiness and savory zip complement so many foods, especially in summer, when anything that brings a

For the Love of Cilantro

“For such a delicate looking thing, cilantro can deliver the culinary equivalent of a mean-spirited Dear John letter.”

In Praise of Braising

Dig out the Dutch oven. Long, cold, winter afternoons are the perfect time to warm up the kitchen with a simple and comforting braise.

Painless Polenta

Ah, Autumn, the back-to-the-oven season. Time to set the dial, grease the pans, mix a batter. Time to bake up a batch of warm and fragrant…polenta?

Stirring Moments: Risotto in Springtime

Plush and soothing at any time of year, risotto is particularly welcome on a rain-chilled day in spring. It is a dish that can wake the emotions and calm the

Consuming Words: Food Book Round-up

Get your food reading on, Wisconsinites. The following titles, all published in 2014, feature foodways from field, forest, lakeshore, brewpubs, bakeries and more.

Hot Combo: Chiles & Winter Squash

Opposites attract—that’s as true in cooking as it is in love. Witness the marriage of chiles and winter squash.

Life of Pie

Thyme-Infused Mixed Berry. Peaches and Crème Fraîche. Avocado Cream. No, it’s not the latest in designer paint colors, it’s the real deal: luscious sweet and savory pie creations from the