Impress Guests at Your Next Dinner Party with this Sumptuous Meal!

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!

Sweet & Spicy; these Carrots make a Great Side Dish!

A small tweak to roasted carrots can open up a whole new world of flavor. If you are used to making balsamic roasted carrots, (and love them!) take a look at this recipe for Harissa and Maple Roasted Carrots from Bon Appetit. It will make a heavenly side dish for your meal. Even the roasted lemons are edible and utterly scrumptious! One of the keys … Read more Sweet & Spicy; these Carrots make a Great Side Dish!

Another Great Recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi: Cauliflower Cake!

His creativity with vegetables never ceases to amaze me! Yotam Ottolenghi has a way of coming up with unusual combinations to create fascinating recipes. They taste as wonderful as they look and always have a different twist to make them distinctive. This one is no exception. One of the unusual parts of this recipe is the seed mixture adhered to the side of the cake. Although … Read more Another Great Recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi: Cauliflower Cake!

A Jack Daniels Glaze Makes These Farm Fresh Carrots Sensational!

I am in love with the purple and orange carrots that I get from my Talley Farms CSA Box. Their flavor is outstanding, they are incredibly fresh tasting and their colors add a beautiful touch to everything I make with them. I’ve eaten them in soups, salads, savory dishes, desserts and now I made them in a fantastic sweet glazed side dish. It was quick and … Read more A Jack Daniels Glaze Makes These Farm Fresh Carrots Sensational!

Thank you Giada for the Best Green Bean recipe!

For a yummy way to serve green beans, I have to thank Giada De Laurentiis for the best green bean recipe! It is for Sauteed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil served with Parmesan Crisps. Quick and easy to prepare and makes a fantastic side dish. I made a few changes to utilize some of the fresh vegetables that I had on hand from my CSA box … Read more Thank you Giada for the Best Green Bean recipe!