I have had so much fun cooking from the Half Baked Harvest blog lately. It was my choice for cookbook club as we were taking a departure from books and trying out some of our favorite blogs. I have been thoroughly inspired by their photographs as well as the some of the food combinations in their recipes. Today I lightly adapted a recipe for Thai … Read more For the most Tender, Succulent Chicken, cook it in Coconut Milk!
A nice rainy day in California requires a warm home-cooked meal, especially on a Sunday night! With the afternoon ahead, I decided to marinate some chicken thighs for a Chicken & Sweet Potato Tagine. My recipe is for a Moroccan style chicken marinated with an herb mixture of cumin, cardamom, ginger and a hint of saffron. If you’re feeling daring, you can toast & grind … Read more Sunday Supper
Fennel is a wondrous vegetable. It’s aniseed flavor makes a delightful addition to a salad thinly sliced and crunchy. Once cooked, it takes on a sweet, licorice flavor. There are many parts to fennel that are used in cooking such as fennel pollen derived from the small flowers of wild fennel. Dried fennel seed is an aromatic, anise-flavored spice used in Italian sausage. Then you … Read more Succulent and Sublime; Fennel pairs with Chicken Two Ways!
Wondering what to do with the English Peas that you received in your Spring CSA box? Well, here are a couple great ideas for you! Bowtie Pasta with Pan-fried Chicken Breast and Spring Pea Pesto (click here) to read the full article: “Spring Pea Pesto adorns this delicious Pasta Dish“ (click here) for recipe Golden Beet Noodle and Pea Salad (click here) to read the full article: … Read more Want some ideas for the English Peas in your Spring CSA Box?
Many of our diets have moved to more healthier options on a daily basis. Then why do we still find mostly fat laden dips with chips and heavy sauced meat options at parties? Other than the occasional crudite tray with ranch dressing, I find it difficult to find something healthy to eat at most potlucks. Well here is a great item that is easy, healthy and … Read more Tired of Unhealthy Party Food? Serve a Tray of these Tasty Cabbage Wraps!
I’ve been working my way through the recipes in The San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market Cookbook and I’m really enjoying it! There are some very talented chefs on the Central Coast of California and it is illustrated in the recipes they have contributed in this beautiful cookbook. I am also loving reading the short stories that showcase the chefs and local businesses who are featured in the book. … Read more Impress Guests at Your Next Dinner Party with this Sumptuous Meal!
Tradition with a twist was the theme for my Hanukkah menu. I knew it wouldn’t be traditional without Matzo Ball Soup and Latkes so, true to my character, I had to add some variation to my standard recipes. That meant that instead of plain matzo balls, I made them with ginger, fresh grated nutmeg and parsley. Additionally, over the last few years I have been trying out … Read more First Night of Hanukkah Feast!
I am a verified soup lover! I don’t care if it is a warm or cold weather day – soup is soothing, comforting and delicious. It can be served as a soup shot, an appetizer, a partner to a sandwich or as a main entree. So many versions, and I love them all! Miso and Buckwheat are very complimentary to each other so they were a perfect combination to … Read more White Miso and Soba Noodles are the base for this Yummy Chicken Vegetable Soup!!
I love it when my children inspire me with food ideas! I am so proud that they have gained their own passion and appreciation for fine dining. This time the inspiration came from my son, Nick, when he sent me the article “29 Miraculous Foods to Make for Hanukkah!” Embarking on a journey of experimentation, I selected Bette’s Chicken Liver Paté with Sautéed Maple Syrup Apples for my … Read more Chicken-Liver Paté with Sauteed Maple Syrup Apples
