Although Massachusetts has partially re-opened, our restaurants are still closed for dining so most home cooks are preparing meals or ordering out. With Memorial Day weekend here, I thought my readers might enjoy some recipes to celebrate this holiday that marks the unofficial beginning of summer. Cheeseburgers with roasted jalapeno peppers, potato salad with sautéed chorizo and chives, plus lime and ginger cream cheese bars are all tried–and-true favorites my family and friends have enjoyed over the years.

For the burgers, I use a hefty third of a pound of ground beef (rather than my usual quarter pound), and top them with plenty of cheese—Spanish Mahon, a good sharp white cheddar, or even Havarti. It’s the jalapenos, though, that make these sandwiches special. Halved and de-seeded and Continue reading →