I don’t buy a lot of cookbooks, but occasionally someone like Thomas Keller will publish one that I feel is bound to become a timeless culinary classic which I absolutely must have, and that can be passed on to the Young Baker 🙂 I’m talking about the superlative Ad Hoc At Home – the one […]
Main Dish
Kung Pao Tofu
I first made this deliciously spicy, sweet, savory Kung Pao Tofu last year when I decided to get on board with the Meatless Monday movement and cut out meat once a week. Did you know that cutting out meat just one day a week can reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease while saving […]
Spring and Grilled Lamb Kebabs
It doesn’t take a crystal ball or soothsayer to know that there are a lot of people out there who are ready for spring! I know I’m one of them and I reside in Southern California where we’re shivering in our britches in 55º temps and SNOW was reported in the Los Angeles basin. If […]
Salmon with Bow Tie Pasta and a Recap
A deliciously colorful main dish packed full of the nutritional benefits of salmon, multi-grain pasta, and sweet peas with a flourish of caramelized onions.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Relish
Behind every blog is a real person with real feelings and insecurities, just like you and I, and through their writing and storytelling many bloggers share evocative stories of their childhood and personal aspects of their lives and you begin to know them as one knows a friend, albeit an online friend – but that’s […]
Mi Amore, Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Sausage and Peppers is a comfort food dish that I return to again and again – it’s hearty and satisfying for those days when you crave warmth and robust flavors. And, it’s quick and easy to make, requiring only a pepper, onion, and tomatoes – canned or fresh will do, and the purchase of quality […]
Corfiote Fish Stew
With most of the country in the midst of a deep freeze, I thought a ray of sunshine from the Mediterranean island of Corfu would brighten your day. From the Bon Appétit special edition on Islands of the Mediterranean (May 2002), this recipe is from Rex Restaurant on the Greek island of Corfu and is […]
Slow Cooker Cowboy Chili
Have I got a chili for you! Inspired by cowboy wranglers on the range who would throw leftover coffee into a pot of beans, this easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Chili will get you ready to rumble! The NFL playoffs have begun and if you are, or reside with, a football fan, the TV will not […]
Super Kale and Sausage Lasagna
Not everyone knows that kale is a super food. I’ve known it for years, but its taken me awhile to come around to its hearty, earthiness and look beyond my undying love for spinach long enough to make room for this nutrient rich leafy green. From WHFoods: kale has cholesterol lowering benefits, contains anti-cancer nutrients (glucosinolates) […]
Tamales: A Mexican Christmas Tradition
Tamales – A Mexican Christmas Tradition If you live in southern California you know that tamales are a Christmas tradition, and being of Hispanic origin is not a prerequisite. During the holidays, homemade tamales are highly coveted; you’ll find families ordering tamales from Mexican restaurants (we ordered ours from Las Barcas, a local neighborhood family-owned […]