Braising or pot roasting is a great technique for making meat more tender. Braising meat in milk takes it to a whole new level. The lactic acid present in milk tenderizes the meat, making it juicy and sweet. It is a great way to use an otherwise tough cut of meat, allowing the slow process of cooking it at low heat for several hours, to let the fat … Read more Braising in Milk Creates a Mind-Blowing 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!
When it’s cool and damp outside, nothing warms you up better than a cup of hot chili. My normal go-to chili recipe is for Turkey Chili, but I was in the mood for something new. I thought this would be a perfect time to pull out my Cuisinart Cook Central. It’s a slow cooker that also has settings for roasting, brown & sautéing and steaming. No need … Read more A Twist on Chili; Vegetarian Style with Sweet Potatoes!
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 love food from every region of the world and I am constantly experimenting with new styles and flavors. But my favorite go-to meals I would have to say, are Mexican and Sushi. Quite the opposite end of the spectrum! When I eat sushi, I always feel like I am having a healthy low-fat meal which makes me feel good. So often, I really crave Mexican … Read more How to see Spaghetti Squash in a Whole New Light!
I found a recipe that is adaptable for use with almost any vegetables you have on hand! It is easy to assemble and can showcase your own creativity. I really love how the batter mixture creates a bed enveloping your vegetables into a cohesive dish. What fun! The recipe I altered from Food & Wine called for carrots, onions, tomatoes and green beans. I didn’t have … Read more Vegetables Nestled in a Yorkshire Style Pudding is Fantastic!
Even the most adamant beet naysayer will love this dish. Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Betanin and vulgaxanthin are the two best-studied betalains from beets, and both have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. If that isn’t enough reason to eat them, then this recipe will be! Golden Beets are even more of a reason to eat beets. … Read more An Amazing Spaghetti Dish made with Golden Beets and Sundried Tomatoes!
Looking for something quick and easy for dinner? Try this delicious Kung Pao Chicken and Snap Pea recipe that I adapted from Inspiralized. Just a little bit of prep, a quick stir fry and dinner is ready! I swear, I will never hand slice an onion again. Now that I know how to spiralize onions, it makes that annoying task so simple! A whole sliced … Read more Dinner in a Snap!
I love using my spiralizer and should certainly do it more often. I saw a spiralizer recipe for Chicken Paprikash from Inspiralized and since my son was visiting from San Francisco and it is one of his favorite dishes, I decided to try it. The best part was it allowed me to include the use of my beautiful red bell peppers from Talley Farms. I also made … Read more Inspiralized recipe for Chicken Paprikash is a Winner!
Salmon offers a huge amount of health benefits. It provides us with a natural source of Omega 3’s which are much easier for the body to utilize than getting them from flaxseeds, hemp seeds or walnuts. You need to be sufficient in vitamin B6, magnesium and zinc for your body to make the enzymatic conversion from plant sources. Salmon is also very low in mercury as they … Read more An unusual Spice Rub on this Salmon wakes up your Tastebuds!
