It’s always great when you can get two meals out of one hour in the kitchen. Today, I’m continuing with my Eat More Greens in 2013 campaign with another way to enjoy the nutritional power house that is greens: kale, collards, beet greens, dandelion greens, gai lan – you name it, I’ll be cooking […]
Main Dish
Slow Cooker Pork and Bean Stew
Way better than canned, this slow cooker pork and bean stew is pure comfort food that is satisfying, nutritious, and low sodium! Pork and beans became a southern staple because, not only is it hearty, satisfying, and nutritious after a hard day’s work, but economical as well – a pot of beans could feed a […]
All Hail the Queen of Pears
This divine Asian Pear Salad includes cranberries, pecans, and blue cheese crumbles dressed with an ambrosial vinaigrette – perfect for every day or as an elegant side on your holiday table. What is a Korean Asian Pear? A pear by any other name is simply a pear, but a Korean Asian pear … is the […]
Kickin’ Konfetti Meatloaf
Ahh, the wonders of Autumn: leaves turn bright crimson and gold – here in SoCal, the beach and boardwalk belong to us again, cooler days call for cozy sweaters and covered shoes – we’re still slipping into our flip flops but days are blissfully balmy and the blistering sun has given way to a warm […]
Veggie Pork Fried Rice for My Girl
Veggie Pork Fried Rice: how I got my kid to eat, and love, vegetables! Jump to Recipe I struggled with the title of this post – How My Kids Learned to Love Vegetables would have been good, Veggie Pork Fried Rice for Whole Foods Newport Beach Grand Opening was appropriate but too long, How to […]
Cheese Board Pizza with Champagne Grapes
Jump to Recipe Saying “Yes” to the best in seasonal produce when approached by companies like Melissa’s Produce, is one of the perks of being a food writer and occasional recipe developer. I’m grateful to receive some fingerling potatoes or plumcots or, most recently, champagne grapes to play around with in the kitchen; it saves […]
Olympic Gold: Mediterranean Eggplant Rolls
Only 2 more days until the 2012 London Olympic Games 27! And, in honor of all that the Olympic games inspire, this month’s Five Star Makeover Challenge is a Greek meze roundup. The epitome of Greek style entertaining is the meze (meh-ZEH) table – a traditional gathering place – warm, inviting, and always casual. It is an […]
Camp Blogaway and Chicken Inspiration
Yesterday I breezed down the 91 freeway to the beach after spending two action-packed days in the fresh air of the San Bernardino mountains at Camp Blogaway – the original boot camp for food bloggers owned by the intrepid Patti Londre. I unloaded bags and bags of booty, the sleeping bag I bought for the weekend […]
Savory Spice Shop: Moroccan Cooking Class
I’ve been on a Moroccan binge ever since I discovered the spice Ras el Hanout at the Taste of Huntington Beach two years ago. Which is why I didn’t hesitate at the chance to attend a Moroccan cooking class at Savory Spice Shop and give them a shout out to promote their stores at OC […]
Beef and Guinness Stew
For people who aren’t keen on the traditional St. Patrick’s Day fare of Corned Beef and Cabbage, this hearty and comforting Beef and Guinness Stew is the answer! Corned Beef is loaded with sodium which makes it a poor choice for people on a low sodium diet and even for those of us don’t like […]