Hidden on Belden Alley in the Financial District of San Francisco is a very cool restaurant called Plouf!

If you didn’t know it was there, you might surely miss this strip of restaurants hidden away in Belden Alley. The area has a very European feel and is bustling with people so you know the word has gotten out! Upon a friends’ recommendation, we selected the restaurant – Plouf and sat outside on their patio.  The restaurant is a French Seafood Bistro and they specialize in … Read more Hidden on Belden Alley in the Financial District of San Francisco is a very cool restaurant called Plouf!

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Feature beautiful baby lettuce leaves in these scrumptious Turkey Lettuce Wraps!

If you are fortunate enough to be a Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA customer, then you know about their exquisite baby lettuces. The best way to feature them is in this recipe for the most scrumptious ever – Turkey Lettuce Wraps! This recipe is made super simple by using a food processor to do all of the work for you. It calls for fresh ginger, garlic, carrots, … Read more Feature beautiful baby lettuce leaves in these scrumptious Turkey Lettuce Wraps!

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Search by Ingredient for EASY ACCESS to Recipes!

Want a super Quick and Easy way to find Recipes for the items you have on hand? It’s as simple as this:  Go to www.delish-dish.com Enter your ingredient in the Search Field on the right top column and select Search.  Voila!  A list appears with every recipe or article including that item. You can also search by Recipe Category by placing your cursor over the green … Read more Search by Ingredient for EASY ACCESS to Recipes!

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Buckwheat Noodles (Soba) are the base for a Healthy Vegetable Salad!

Buckwheat noodles contain a variety of nutrients that are a natural and healthy addition to one’s diet. Not only are they excellent for mental and digestive health, they are also believed by many around the world to have properties that prevent diseases, as they are high in protein and contain various types of amino acids, such as lysine and arginine. These are essential building blocks for child … Read more Buckwheat Noodles (Soba) are the base for a Healthy Vegetable Salad!

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Use up your CSA Veggies in this Incredible Salad!

I am a serious fan of my Talley Farms CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program. Like the rest of you though, some weeks I end up going out too much and I’m left with veggies that I haven’t used and don’t want to waste. That is when I look for something to make that will utilize a bunch of items in one recipe. This salad is perfect for … Read more Use up your CSA Veggies in this Incredible Salad!

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Getting in Shape for Summer can Taste Good Too!

The season for Zucchini is upon us and there is nothing that makes better vegetable pasta. Finding a great sauce to pair with it that will enhance it’s flavor and complete the dish, can be easily found in this wonderful Fresh Spinach Pesto recipe. That is how I came up with Zucchini Pasta with Fresh Spinach Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes. The pesto is quick and … Read more Getting in Shape for Summer can Taste Good Too!

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Five Star* Dessert that will make you a Star at any Party!

I am fortunate enough to have a wonderful peach tree in my yard that produces early fruit every year. The peaches are juicy and delicious. Then to my surprise, my last Talley Farms CSA box also contained some gorgeous white peaches in it. To find a recipe worthy of these jewels was my challenge. Checking through my refrigerator, I noticed some raspberries from my Talley Farms … Read more Five Star* Dessert that will make you a Star at any Party!

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Why buy Ricotta Cheese when it is so Easy to Make!

There are several variations for making your own Ricotta Cheese, but they are all quite similar. Basically you have to cook a mixture of milk and cream to a certain temperature, take it off the heat and add an acid ingredient to create curdles. Then you carefully ladle it into a cheesecloth covered strainer to let it drain and settle into a bowl of fresh … Read more Why buy Ricotta Cheese when it is so Easy to Make!

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Showcase Your Array of Carrots in this Delish Carrot-Ricotta Tart

What a wonderful collection of delectable carrots I receive from my Talley Farms CSA program. I try to find recipes that will showcase their beauty as well as taste. This tart is the perfect way to accomplish it. Homemade Ricotta Cheese (recipe included), puff pastry and an array of colorful carrots make this a masterpiece! When using organic carrots, it isn’t necessary to peel them … Read more Showcase Your Array of Carrots in this Delish Carrot-Ricotta Tart

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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!

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