When is Chinese New Year? I am excited to be in Shanghai, China to experience the energy and excitement of preparations for the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year and Spring Festival. Much like our New Year, it is a time of celebration and an occasion for joyous family reunion to welcome […]
Seafood
Let’s Not Talk Turkey: Salmon with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce
Who has had enough turkey leftovers, raise your hand! I know I have, so today, I’m sharing a deliciously healthy salmon recipe with a fantastic blueberry balsamic sauce that’s low on calories and big on nutrition and flavor. Buy Responsibly Farmed Salmon The remnants of our Thanksgiving turkey were quickly devoured as sandwiches later that […]
Coconut Aminos for Paleo, Gluten Free and Low Sodium Cooking
Love the salty umami of soy sauce but not the side effects of ingesting so much sodium – you know, those dreaded added pounds and bloat from water retention? Or maybe you’re following a Paleo, gluten-free or low sodium diet and want or need to eliminate soy. The solution: coconut aminos. For us, it’s the […]
Farmers Market Dinner – Lemon and Herb Stuffed Grilled Branzino
Walking to the Friday farmers market, sunlight dancing on the waves of the Pacific and iconic Huntington Beach Pier as a backdrop, is one of the best perks of living where I do, besides the obvious: sun, surf, sand and laid-back beach culture that comes with living in Huntington Beach, the surf mecca of SoCal. […]
Surf City Mango Poke
As some of you know, I recently migrated from the burbs to beachside in Huntington Beach. I’ve come full circle: my first place in California, two decades ago, was a little apartment on Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach, affectionately dubbed the “Shoebox”. It was small, but it overlooked The Strand; coming from the Midwest, that […]
Japanese Steamed Clams from Just One Cookbook
It’s been fifteen years since we last moved and I had forgotten just how much time and work it requires! Even before the big day arrived there were weeks of planning and preparation, cleaning and organizing. Basically, “the move” has taken over my life for the past month and, sitting here surrounded by boxes, it […]
Salmon Mousse and Champagne
Salmon and champagne are a natural pairing for the holidays or any occasion where you desire a touch of elegance and sophistication and lately I’ve been struck with a powerful urge to create a few show stopping salmon dishes after enjoying an incredible Skuna Bay salmon dinner at The Hobbit (more on this later). Each […]
Salmon, Citrus and Sage
Besides seasonal + simple, I emphasize healthy dishes here at She’s Cookin’ – and, the older we get the more important this becomes. This isn’t a new thing for me, it’s always made me feel good to prepare a delicious meal for my family and know that they are filling their tummies with foods that […]
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 […]
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 […]