Wild Thistle Kitchen: Plum and Nectarine Puff Pastry Tarts
• September 10, 2020

These tarts are no fuss and really let the fruit flavor shine. Feel free to switch up the fruits: peaches, apples, pears or fresh figs would all work well here.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Ode to Summertime Tomatoes
• September 3, 2020

Cook on a Whim is now Wild Thistle Kitchen! Here are three ways to take advantage of summer’s tomato bounty.

Cook on a Whim: Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Muffins
• August 27, 2020

The olive oil adds a hint of sophistication, but these are still the friendly, comforting, delicious little morsels we all know and love, sure to put a smile on anyone’s face no matter what.

Cook on a Whim: Pesto-Crusted Halibut
• August 20, 2020

Here’s an incredibly flavorful, satisfying meal that happens to be quite healthy. It comes across as kind of fancy, but truly couldn’t be easier to prepare (four ingredients!).

Cook on a Whim: Ratatouille With Poached Eggs
• August 13, 2020

Serve with some good crusty bread, lots of fresh herbs, a sprinkle of creamy, sharp cheese just to gild the lily a bit. And, of course, we can’t forget the wine.

Cook on a Whim: Classic No-Bake Cookies
• August 6, 2020

Updated by using real chopped chocolate (not cocoa powder), these are so, so good — more like a candy than a cookie.

Reenergized: Rose Park Farmer’s Market
• August 3, 2020

The market boasts new vendors, enthusiastic young volunteers — including teenagers who are maintaining the market’s Instagram and Facebook accounts — and a community-friendly configuration.

Cook on a Whim: Brown Butter Peach Crisp
• July 30, 2020

This version has warm, bubbling peaches, a higher than usual crumble-to-fruit ratio and a lot less sugar than most crisp/crumble recipes.

Cook on a Whim: Grilled Greek Flatbreads
• July 23, 2020

Flatbreads are quick and endlessly versatile — the perfect salty, savory nibble to pair with a cool cocktail or glass of rosé.

Cook on a Whim: Blistered Shishito Peppers With Spicy Sesame Aioli
• July 16, 2020

About one in every 10 shishito peppers is fiery, so you never know what you’re going to get. It makes for a fun snacking experience with friends and family.