This is the fourth in my series featuring the popular potato, America’s favorite starch, in four main dish vegetarian recipes that are quick and easy enough to prepare on a weeknight after work, school, soccer practice, during homework time, etc. All are vegetarian recipes perfect for #MeatlessMonday, or Tuesday through Sunday. Jump to Recipe My […]
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Give the Gift of Heart Health this Valentine’s Day
February is American Heart Month and the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Sure, retailers have been showering us with red hearts and romantic notions, but besides a luscious box of chocolates and bouquet of red roses, consider a gift straight from the heart, by treating those you care about […]
Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken Breast
It’s no surprise that the most popular recipe on She’s Cookin’ is Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken Breast that I shared from the beloved Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, when her cookbook, “BarefootContessa, how easy is that” was released in 2010. Chicken continues to be the most popular meat in America and for good reason; it is […]
10 Naturally Delicious Sodium Substitutes
Ten natural salt substitutes to help you prepare deliciously healthy food at home that’s not boring or bland! Lowering your daily sodium intake is easier if you are preparing at least some of your meals at home because you are the one in control of how your food is cooked and seasoned. Too often what […]
Shrimp With Pommery Mustard Sauce
Versatile sauces are a secret weapon any time of year, but especially when entertaining during the holidays! As promised, here is the recipe for Spaghettini’s Shrimp Pommery that caught my attention at their recent 30th Anniversary celebration. The sauce — and super fresh, perfectly cooked shrimp, of course – is what makes this dish so […]
From Our Home To Yours: Spaghettini Celebrates 30 Years
Spaghettini Seal Beach proudly celebrates their 30th anniversary with a glossy cookbook that brings their most popular dishes to your table. Being successful, not just surviving, in the ever-changing restaurant industry is an achievement that should be celebrated with great joy, and the team at Spaghettini has been hard at work on a cookbook, “From Our […]
Baked Brown Ale Potato Cheddar Enchiladas from Food on Tap Cookbook
Who isn’t a craft beer drinker these days what with the explosion of independent craft brewers in nearly every state of the Union? But have you tried cooking with your favorite brew? Admittedly, I am not an aficionado of craft beers, I am but a casual imbiber who enjoys a couple of cold IPAs on […]
Fromagerie Sophie on Moldy Cheese Day and Wine Pairings
When I found out that today, October 9th, is Moldy Cheese Day, well, I had to do it justice with a feature about an artisan cheese shop in San Luis Obispo that came on my radar during a recent trip to California’s Central Coast wine region. If the idea of moldy cheese causes you pause, […]
Thai Chicken Zoodle Soup from The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen
Whether you are diabetic or maintain a low-carb diet out of choice, there’s a new book out on Ketogenic cooking written by my friend Carolyn Ketchum from Portland, Oregon. Carolyn shares her personal story and, most importantly, her lifestyle of eating keto which she has proven works for people living with diabetes! I’m looking forward […]
Pacific Wine and Food Classic, August 19-20, 2017
Calling all Southern California foodies and wine lovers! Enjoy the inaugural debut of this upscale culinary event and celebrate summer with inspired seasonal dishes, wine, beer and cocktails on the beach in picturesque Newport Beach surrounded by spirited jazzy music and soft ocean breezes at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. The Pacific Wine & Food […]