When the Young Baker is on Spring Break, we’re all on spring break and the powers at be have bestowed heavenly summer weather upon us. My girl’s not a big meat-eater, but she does love her some pulled pork or barbecue ribs, so let the grilling begin! These sticky, sweet, succulent Hoisin Barbecue Pork Ribs […]
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
After a day of indulging in chocolate and a rich and delicious Easter dinner at Spencer’s in Palm Springs I tried to keep it light and healthy the next day. A Roasted Red Pepper Dip served with vegetable crudites and Oroweat toasted 100-calorie multi-grain sandwich thins was perfect. Ingredients: 3 red bell peppers, roasted 1- […]
Chicken Curry with a Mango Twist
With the arrival of spring, I’ve been jazzing it up in the kitchen with some exotic spices, my current obsessions are Moroccan and Indian spices like Ras el Hanout, various curries, and tamarind. Nothing complicated – I enjoy changing things up, hearing the satisfied Mmmm’s around the table, and knowing that I’m serving my family a delicious […]
April Mom of the Month
Andrissa is a remarkable mother of 2 amazing boys. She is a woman who doesn’t complain about problems – instead, she takes action. For example, when the lower elementary grades of her sons’ school did not have a real PE program, she went in and implemented one. She was the top volunteer and was flown […]
Asparagus and Potato Frittata
This is the third in my series of asparagus recipes for spring – the first was a wonderfully Creamy Asparagus Soup made with no dairy, the second was a simple Roasted Asparagus with an array of suggested “toppings” , and now, Asparagus and Potato Frittata. Frittatas are such a versatile dish: you can use almost […]
Morrocan Swordfish
I’ve been posting a lot of fish recipes lately because we’re trying to eat less red meat and this weekend was no exception, especially since The Don returned from a very successful show in Fort Worth, TX where beef rules (just ask Oprah). I adapted this recipe from one found in Cooking Light. Cumin, cinnamon, and ginger are common spices in Morrocan cuisine, so I have dubbed this delicious dish: Moroccan Swordfish…
Roasted Asparagus
Second in my series of super easy asparagus recipes; roasting asparagus, or any vegetable, brings out its natural sweetness. This is one time where thicker spears work better than thin ones so the asparagus doesn’t get tough and stringy. You can even make these in your toaster oven – I do.
Asparagus Three Ways
When you see asparagus in the markets you know spring has arrived! Here in southern California we may not realize it as much as folks who have lived through months of snow and bitter cold but, like golden daffodils, the way asparagus suddenly pokes its head from still-thawing soil, it too is a harbinger of […]
Photo of the Week
Halibut with Heirloom Tomatoes
This dish was a “No Recipe” creation. Like a lot of the things I cook, I take inventory of the refrigerator and pantry contents, picture the end result, and use my taste memory to settle on flavors that complement each other. This takes some experience in cooking – it’s like anything else, the more you […]