When Spring hits, I am super anxious for the real taste of tomatoes. I have now spent months avoiding them unless I am using them cooked in a recipe. After years of growing my own and getting them from Talley Farms, I just can’t get myself to eat them out of season. The difference is just too disappointing! However, I felt that I just couldn’t wait … Read more Bright in both Taste and Color, this Greek Salad hits the Spot!
Black garlic is a type of caramelized garlic that is created through a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its desirable flavor. The process of producing black garlic is sometimes incorrectly referred to as fermentation, however it does not involve microbial action. It is made by heating whole bulbs of garlic over the course of several weeks, a process that results in black cloves. The taste is … Read more Black Garlic is one of the “Top Food Finds” for today’s Top Chefs!
One of my favorite fish dishes to serve is Miso Glazed Cod. It is super simple with an easy marinade and takes about 6 minutes under the broiler and you’re done! No turning required, so you don’t even have to have to worry about the fish falling apart. This preparation creates a nice golden glaze on the outside of the fish while leaving the inside silky, moist and … Read more Impress Your Guests with this Simple but Elegant Meal!
Go green with Spring’s best vegetables! Highlighted with citrus flavor, purple radishes and Parmesan cheese, this fresh green vegetable salad is amazing. By blanching the vegetables first, you create an appealing texture that is positively divine. It is packed with goodness as well as flavor and makes a perfect accompaniment to complete your meal. When using kale in a salad, I like to massage the leaves … Read more Savor Spring in this Scrumptious Fresh Vegetable Salad!
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!
A couple of years ago we were vacationing in Cabo and the place we were staying at served a simple dish of steamed broccoli peppered in Parmesan cheese. It got to be a joke that we would order it sometimes several times a day for an appetizer, side dish or late night snack. It was unsophisticated, but really tasty and satisfying. It was also gentle on our digestive … Read more When it comes to Vegetables, Simple can be Better
I recently attended a market and cooking class in Santa Barbara given by Chef Laurence Hauben. It was a fun day beginning with a tour of the harbor visiting the fisherman – tasting and purchasing items for our meal, where I tasted my first fresh Sea Urchin! Our next excursion was a fabulous Farmers’ Market in town where the produce selection was incredible as they had … Read more Show Off your Blood Oranges in this Exquisite Upside Down Blood Orange Cake!
Many of our diets have moved to more healthier options on a daily basis. Then why do we still find mostly fat laden dips with chips and heavy sauced meat options at parties? Other than the occasional crudite tray with ranch dressing, I find it difficult to find something healthy to eat at most potlucks. Well here is a great item that is easy, healthy and … Read more Tired of Unhealthy Party Food? Serve a Tray of these Tasty Cabbage Wraps!
Have you seen some of those fun videos that come over Facebook lately? They make the process look so simple and the food looks yummy! Most of the ones I’ve seen are not something I would generally make because they are laden with rich, fattening ingredients. However, the other day I saw one from Tastemade for Garlic and Herb Sweet Potato Fries that you bake … Read more Quick and Easy – Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
I received the most amazing Green and Gold Kiwi in my Talley Farms CSA box! They were already ripened and ready to eat. The fruit is not only exquisite, but absolutely delish! They also contain numerous phytonutrients as well as well known vitamins and minerals that promote your health. They are an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber. I thought the Kiwi would pair nicely with my … Read more Green and Gold Kiwi highlight this Mouthwatering Salad!
