My Version of my favorite Spanish Tapas – Tortilla Espanola!

Tapas are such a fun way to dine, allowing you to share your meal with others and focus on the experience. Tapas have evolved through Spanish history by incorporating new ingredients and influences. Tomatoes, sweet and chili peppers, corn and potatoes, that are easily grown in Spain’s current microclimates, are common ingredients used. The traditional Tortilla Espanola, my favorite tapas, has nothing to do with what we know as the soft, … Read more My Version of my favorite Spanish Tapas – Tortilla Espanola!

Reach Your Diet Goals with Garbanzo Beans

Garbanzo Beans are one of the best legumes for delivering fiber benefits and curbing your appetite. Tests have shown that people consume less food when supplementing your diet with garbanzo beans. They also have been shown to lower levels of LDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides. In addition, consuming 1/3 cup a day will result in controlling blood sugar and insulin secretion. The insoluble fiber found in them can help … Read more Reach Your Diet Goals with Garbanzo Beans

Elevate your Afternoon Tea with these Adorable Cookies!

At this point, you may be getting used to me telling you about my “fav” holiday gift – The San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market Cookbook. Well this week I am continuing my research on the recipes inside and testing out their splendor. Today’s treats are the Pistachio Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Glaze from Sara Peterson at Scout Coffee Co in San Luis Obispo. You can … Read more Elevate your Afternoon Tea with these Adorable Cookies!

This one gets my Vote for my 2015 Favorite Appetizer!

I love Fuyu persimmons! They have a wonderful flavor, are easy to use and are so pretty. This is a great recipe for company where you can prep all of the ingredients ahead, and assemble right before serving. They will last on a tray at room temperature and don’t need to be eaten right away although you may have a difficult time keeping them from being gobbled up … Read more This one gets my Vote for my 2015 Favorite Appetizer!

An Amazing Spaghetti Dish made with Golden Beets and Sundried Tomatoes!

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!

A Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce with Brussels Sprouts, Fennel and Bacon

Looking for something a little different for your Thanksgiving vegetable side dish? Well look no further. This amazing casserole of roasted vegetables and bacon are covered with a succulent, creamy blue cheese sauce which creates a side dish that pairs wonderfully with roast turkey! If you are hosting a small gathering, you can serve it in individual casseroles or ramekins. For a large group, assemble it … Read more A Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce with Brussels Sprouts, Fennel and Bacon

Forget about making Florets, cook your Cauliflower whole!

This recipe will knock your socks off! It is quite simple and minimizes prep time by cooking the cauliflower whole. It makes a gorgeous presentation and tastes absolutely scrumptious! It’s even great as leftovers. The only prep you need to do to the head of cauliflower is to cut off the base and leaves and hollow out the core slightly with a small paring knife. … Read more Forget about making Florets, cook your Cauliflower whole!

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!

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!

Getting Creative with Zucchini!

Every year for Hanukkah, I make latkes. (pancakes) They are loved by all who try them and no matter how many I make, there are seldom any leftovers. I used to make regular potato latkes until I came across the idea to trade my white potatoes in for sweet potatoes. My family flipped over them and told me to make them that way all the time. … Read more Getting Creative with Zucchini!