Preparation is half the fun for Feast of San Giuseppe. By Debra Samuels, Globe Correspondent March 31, 2010. On feast day, mo.

1 cup dried kidney or cranberry beans. 1 cup dried cannellini or other white beans. 1 cup dried black-eyed peas. 1 cup dried fava beans. 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch dice. 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch dice. 4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch dice. 1 large bulb fresh fennel with fronds, cut into 1-inch dice. 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets. 1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste. 1 teaspoon pepper, or more to taste.

A classic, any way you slice it. When it comes to pound cake, traditional flavors count. By Debra Samuels, Globe Correspondent July 14, 2010. There are few better accompaniments to fresh berries than a slice of pound cake, that perfectly balanced classic originally made with one pound butter, one pound sugar, and one pound flour. One taster always requests pound cake for her birthday and advised us how to prepare leftovers.

Stick with ribs for these two tasty meals. By Debra Samuels, May 5, 2010. You can use this sauce for Chinese roast pork. Cut a pork tenderloin into two long strips; follow the marinating and cooking instructions below. Cup red or white wine or sake. Scallions, cut into 4-inch lengths and smashed. Cloves garlic, thinly sliced. Set the oven at 450 degrees. Cook the ribs for 35 minutes, .