If you thought making rice out of Cauliflower was amazing, just wait until you try Cauliflower Tortillas! They are simple to make with the tips I am going to give you and super scrumptious! Honestly, they are great eaten on their own as you will probably notice as you nibble away while cooking them. But, eating them as a taco is pretty incredible! Not to … Read more Guilt Free Tacos made with Cauliflower Tortillas!
Award Worthy Neighborhood Gem in San Francisco!
I’m thrilled that my son just moved to San Francisco so that I can merrily work my way around their culinary scene! My first tasks are to find the best neighborhood spots within walking distance and on our first try we landed on an award worthy neighborhood gem called Aliment. I was a bit baffled by the name Aliment until I found out that it means … Read more Award Worthy Neighborhood Gem in San Francisco!
Orange is the Star in this Heavenly Meal!
I receive the most luscious navel oranges and tangerines from my Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA boxes. They are super juicy, both sweet & tart, and absolutely scrumptious! Although divine eaten alone, they create sensational recipes when paired with other ingredients. The meal I created to showcase them was with recipes I adapted from Insalata’s Mediterranean Table cookbook (can be found in my Delish-Dish amazon.com aStore link … Read more Orange is the Star in this Heavenly Meal!
Cauliflower: One of the Most Versatile Vegetables
I truly love Cauliflower! It is one of the most versatile vegetables around. I love it in soups. I love it in gratins. I use it in tarts, in salads, with pastas and grains. I make it like mashed potatoes for a healthier alternative. And now, I have discovered how to use it as rice! I just made Cauliflower Fried Rice and it was fantastic! … Read more Cauliflower: One of the Most Versatile Vegetables
Citrus Berry Bread for Breakfast, Snack or Dessert!
Since I’m not a big dessert eater, I prefer making sweets that can serve multiple purposes. This Lemon Scented Blueberry Bread is a wonderful example of something that goes equally well as a breakfast side, a snack with afternoon tea or as a dessert topped with extra berries and a dollop of creme fraiche. The lemon juice in the recipe offsets the sugar keeping it in … Read more Citrus Berry Bread for Breakfast, Snack or Dessert!
A Savory Twist on a Dutch Baby
One of my favorite breakfast items is an Apple Dutch Baby pancake. They are wonderful to serve to company since it is a one dish meal, very easy to prepare and is quite impressive. And are they ever delicious! I’ll have to post a recipe and photos of one soon so you can try it out for yourself. However, this time, I was looking for something … Read more A Savory Twist on a Dutch Baby
Don’t think you like Brussels Sprouts? Think again…
As a chef, one of my favorite things to do is to introduce (or re-introduce) people to ingredients. It is inspiring to hear, “I’ve seen those in the store before, but never knew what to do with them”, or “I never liked these before, but this is really delicious!” Well, wait until you try this Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crispy Shallots. It is sure to … Read more Don’t think you like Brussels Sprouts? Think again…
You Can’t Judge a Book by it’s Cover
We dined at the Lavender Bistro in La Quinta, CA. Their outdoor patio is quite breathtaking with an array of gorgeous flowers and white lights, accented with lavender colored napkins and purple seats. A romantic and elegant setting for a perfect dining experience. But you can’t always judge a book by it’s cover. The restaurant was busy and we waited a bit before anyone greeted us … Read more You Can’t Judge a Book by it’s Cover
Smooth and Subtle describes this delectable Carrot & Fennel Soup!
My Valentine’s feast needed a romantic, elegant soup to start the meal. With sweet orange carrots and fresh tasty fennel from my Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA box, I was stocked with the essentials for this smooth and subtle, purely delectable Carrot & Fennel Soup! The key to this soup is to slowly cook the vegetables to allow them to reach a deep rich flavor. You want … Read more Smooth and Subtle describes this delectable Carrot & Fennel Soup!
A Fragrant and Heavenly Moroccan Fish Tagine
Tagine, the Moroccan stew, shares its name with the terra–cotta pot it’s traditionally cooked in, whose neat conical lid promotes convection and even cooking. I purchased my tagine from World Market and it is an oven-only tagine, different from the flame top versions that you can purchase at a much higher price. Everything I have made in my tagine comes out moist, tender and succulent. This fish … Read more A Fragrant and Heavenly Moroccan Fish Tagine