Don’t Tell my Husband I put Beets in the Hummus!

Haha!  My husband likes most every kind of food and even some that he hasn’t liked in the past, he’s grown to enjoy or at least tolerate. Beets are not one of those things! It creates a bit of a challenge when I get these wonderful fresh beets in my Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA box. I have to eat them all on my own, … Read more Don’t Tell my Husband I put Beets in the Hummus!

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Healthy Eats make you feel good Inside and Out!

This past year, I have been a participant with a group of very talented cooks whose mission is to study cookbooks that are collecting dust on our bookshelves. The idea is to spend time really researching our book and then cook our way through it selecting multiple recipes to review. The best part of this mission is that it culminates in a gathering where we share tips and insight, along with a … Read more Healthy Eats make you feel good Inside and Out!

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Sticking with the Classics and making them even Better!

You know those recipes that have been around for ages, but never go out of style? They are usually made up of classic combinations that are tried and true, as in this Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I make vegetable soups all the time and find new and different ways to alter them just a bit to keep them current. But you really don’t need to mess with … Read more Sticking with the Classics and making them even Better!

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Just in time for Thanksgiving – Two Great Leftover Turkey Ideas!

Next week, much of America will be eating turkey. And many of us will have leftovers to enjoy for days to come. If you’re like me, you may not be fond of reheated, dried out turkey. In fact when I do reheat my turkey, I simmer it in the gravy so that it stays nice and moist. Sometimes, I throw in a few frozen peas and … Read more Just in time for Thanksgiving – Two Great Leftover Turkey Ideas!

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Spinach and Mushrooms – A Winning Combination!

  You can’t go wrong with any recipe that combines spinach and mushrooms. They were made to be eaten together! Some of my favorites are Spinach & Mushroom Quiche and Spinach & Mushroom Lasagne. I also love Spanakopita which is a Greek Spinach Pie so I thought why not a take-off on that and make Spinach & Mushroom Hand Pies! Instead of using phyllo dough … Read more Spinach and Mushrooms – A Winning Combination!

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Sunday Supper

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

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Turn a Favorite Fried Food into a Baked Healthier Version

Being a fan of Mexican food, Chile Rellenos have always intrigued me. One of my best meals ever, was a roasted vegetable stuffed Chile Relleno. However, many times I order them in restaurants, I find them to be thickly coated and greasy. I love the smokey taste of poblano peppers but want to enjoy them in a dish that is a bit healthier. Searching the internet, I … Read more Turn a Favorite Fried Food into a Baked Healthier Version

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Soup for Dinner in under an Hour!

Sweet summer corn is a delicacy and I want to savor every bit of it while it lasts. On many hot summer nights, a nice bowl of soup becomes the centerpiece of our meal with a little quick bread, pita or side salad to complete it. In this case, it is a hearty Fresh Corn Chowder spiked with a little heat from some Talley Farms jalapeños. One of the reasons … Read more Soup for Dinner in under an Hour!

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Want the Most Refreshing and Tantalizing Salad Ever?

An unusual combination of ingredients creates this most amazing salad! Fresh juicy ripe watermelon and succulent seasonal tomatoes partner up in this dish. They are the key ingredients showcased in this Tomato and Watermelon Salad. As my mantra has been lately, less is sometimes more when it comes to food.  This duo is very lightly dressed with a touch of olive oil and red wine vinegar, … Read more Want the Most Refreshing and Tantalizing Salad Ever?

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The Best Produce Shines without much Fuss!

The better quality your ingredients are, the less you need to mess with them to create amazing food. That was the case with this Corn Salad that I made from my Talley Farms produce. Each item stands on it’s own with superb taste and freshness. Combined together in a salad, they make a striking and delectable dish. If you follow my blog, you already know that I use … Read more The Best Produce Shines without much Fuss!

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