Every barbecue needs a memorable salad and like a glorious sunset, the riot of color in this radicchio, roasted fennel panzanella with heirloom tomatoes was not about to be outdone by the grilled meats coming from the grill. I mean, why should the ribs or burgers get all the glory? A panzanella or panmolle is […]
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Endless Summer: Pineapple Fried Rice
Hawaiian Pineapple Fried Rice brings back memories of living in Kauai. Especially now that it’s been a two-week-long Snowmaggedon that is making me yearn for a sunny island somewhere, anywhere! Edited 2/18/21 Hawaiian Fried Rice Cool salads or dishes with a tropical twist can help extend the summer wherever you call home. One of our […]
Get Your Roasted Hatch Chiles Here! #recipes #tips
Hatch chiles. All of a sudden they’re everywhere. You know they’re a chile, but are they mild or hot? What’s the best way to prepare them? Unless you live in New Mexico these are questions you might be asking. Hatch Chile 101: * Authentic New Mexican Hatch Chiles are a favorite Southwestern chile. They are […]
Surfing and Corn-Jalapeño Fritters
The Van’s U.S. Open of Surfing blazed into downtown Huntington Beach and, love it or hate it, if you live here you have no choice but to be caught up in the fever… and adjust your lifestyle accordingly. Sure the U.S. Open is a surf contest, but to describe it as such doesn’t do it justice – it’s […]
Fast, Fresh + Easy – Tomatillo Salsa Verde
If you love salsa verde like I do, you will wonder why you’ve never made it at home! I’ve long been intrigued by tomatillos and this was my first time “cooking” with them, but I guarantee it won’t be the last. I could not believe how easy this was, and unlike some wimpy salsa verdes […]
Oh Sweet Cherry Salsa
This cherrylicious salsa was a huge hit at last night’s Cherry Fest at Whole Foods Market in Tustin and I guarantee it will be at your house, too. “Oh Sweet Cherry Salsa” highlights the essence of the fruit, is a breeze to make and requires NO cooking! The natural sweetness of the cherries pops with […]
Deliciously Healthy 4th of July Menu #lowsodium
I’ll say it again and then we’ll get on with celebrating the 4th of July! A Low Sodium diet does not have to bland or boring. It means finding new ways to tantalize your tastebuds using herbs, citrus, no-salt spices, chiles, peppers, onions, garlic, and mushrooms. It means opening up a whole new world of […]
Shrimp and Crab Cake Burgers with Avocado Jalapeno Yogurt Sauce
Yesss!! This Shrimp and Crab Cake Burger is designed for seafood lovers who want only the true taste of crab and fresh shrimp unsullied by fillers or strong seasonings. Inspired by the incredible fresh-caught seafood dishes that are seared in my taste memory since visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast last month, these luscious shrimp and […]
Baby Bok Choy Risotto
Inspired by Lidia Bastianich’s “Waste Not, Want Not” Lettuce Risotto where she uses the outer leaves of salad greens that would normally be thrown out (or composted) to make a beautiful creamy risotto, today’s recipe is yet another way to enjoy tender baby bok choy. Like Lidia, I hate wasting food and feel a great […]
Fast, Fresh + Easy: Smoky Date Teriyaki Wild Salmon
We’re talking dinner here, especially those weeknight dinners where you need to get it on the table fast to satisfy hungry mouths and because you’ve got things to do, people to see, a couch calling your name…. But you still want to create an appealing, nutritious meal because your family deserve the best! My mainstay […]