Roasted squash with cranberries & thyme

Here, the maple syrup both complements the natural sweetness of the squash and lends a smoking accent. For a lighter glaze, substitute honey for the maple syrup, or use only butter. You can also use lemon zest in place of the orange zest and fresh rosemary or sage as a substitute for the thyme. Serves […]

Braised artichokes with thyme

In this classic Provençal dish, artichoke hearts are braised, and then served with the cooking broth in a bowl as a first course, along with an abundance of crusty bread. Serve as an opener to a meal of a butter-rubbed roast chicken and oven-roasted fingerling potatoes. Serves 4-6 2 or 3 lemons, halved 6 artichokes […]