Aromatic Moroccan spice Ras el Hanout adds a dash of the exotic to this quick and easy braised chicken dish that is comforting and delicious. Add green beans for a perfect weeknight dinner or Sunday Supper. I’ve been on a Moroccan bender for the past year, especially after “discovering” this quality blend of the aromatic […]
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Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love + Giveaway
Today’s recipe is from Cristina Ferrare’s gorgeous new cookbook Big Bowl of Love , a wonderful collection of over 150 of her favorite recipes that are great for quick week night dinners and special occasions. I was excited to receive a copy to preview, especially knowing that the stunning photos were the brilliant work of […]
It’s Not a Picnic Without Chicken!
Gourmet picnic food is the theme of this month’s 5 Star Foodie Makeover Cooking Group, and with Memorial Day and the long weekend coming up, I was excited to put my spin on a traditional picnic dish. Although born in Chicago, I grew up in northwest Arkansas in the middle of chicken country (you might […]
Baby Greens with Mango, Loquat and Mango Sauce
Just a short break in the travelogue to post a recipe – the name She’s Cookin’ implies cooking after all, not just eating 🙂 After being gone two weeks, I came home to fresh spinach and spring salad greens in the garden (The Don outdid himself this year) and a refrigerator full of long past […]
Twice the Coconut Shrimp
I’m crazy about coconut! My favorite cake as a child, and still to this day, is chocolate cake with coconut cream cheese frosting. A smoothie without coconut milk is unimaginable and one of the few fried foods I absolutely can’t resist is coconut shrimp! Since “discovering” coconut oil at the Natural Products Expo, I’m adding […]
Thai Tom Ka Gai
My Orange County readers may be familiar with this month’s Top Mom – she’s Anita of Mad Hungry Woman fame. Anita is an international food writer who moved here from Hong Kong and writes dining reviews for the Orange County Register and her blog, Diary of a Mad Hungry Woman, AND is also is also […]
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Meyer Lemon Gremolata
Add this deliciously healthy, easy to prepare Grilled Lemon Chicken Breast to your dinner rotation. Why Chicken Breasts Are The Most Popular Protein As home cooks know, you can’t go wrong with boneless chicken breasts for a quick dinner after a full day of weekend activities or an exhausting day at work. Low in fat […]
Nutted Rice with Apricots and Ginger Carrot Dressing
With Spring officially here, (it is isn’t it?) we’re all craving lighter, fresher dishes full of vibrant colors and the flavors of the season. Although it was cooler here in SoCal this past weekend, we still enjoyed a sunny, breezy weekend for the most part and pulled out the grill on both days. Other places […]
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sammich
This week’s obsession is that all-American comfort food favorite: the Grilled Cheese. In case you didn’t know it, April is National Grilled Cheese Month and if you’re planning on making a grilled cheese this weekend, grab your iPhone or video camera and take a short video of you preparing your amazing grilled cheese recipe and […]
Sesame Salmon En Papillote
Lately, I’ve chatted with several people that aren’t that crazy about salmon. Really? you don’t like salmon? This was an idea that had never occurred to me, but its true. They like other fish and seafood, but have never developed a liking for the distinctive taste of this vibrantly colored fresh-water fish. Of course, I […]