As seen on Iron Chef America
I’ll admit it, I love watching Iron Chef America. It is a thrill to watch talented chefs in action and see how they combine flavors, apply different cooking techniques, and plate their dishes. A rare,...
View ArticleA Pumpkin Pot
What better way to welcome fall than to cook a whole pumpkin? I felt so seasonal arriving at a party this weekend offering up a cooked pumpkin filled with tasty stuffing; and what a great presentation...
View ArticleCharcoal Pie, Cornbread Stuffing, and Brussels Sprouts
My special twist on this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie baking adventure is adding a charcoal finish to the beautiful Thanksgiving Twofer Pie (pumpkin and pecan pie all in one!) that Vivi of La Casserole...
View ArticleVeggie Cheesy Torte
I pulled my copy of The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, by Mollie Katzen, off the shelf for the first time in years. It’s a treasure trove of healthy vegetarian comfort food recipes each accented with the...
View ArticleSpontaneous Spinach Soup and Knife Skills
It’s been a cold wet June in Seattle. The other morning I couldn’t seem to chase the chill out of my bones and wanted something warm for lunch. The fresh flavor and vibrant green color of this...
View ArticleRhubarb Signs of Spring
Deep purple crocuses and creamy yellow daffodils blooming alongside walkways and poking up through neglected garden beds are often the first clue that we’ve rounded the wintery corner and our cold,...
View ArticleDinosaur Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Fennel Seed Vinaigrette & Garlic Chips
Over the weekend a friend gave me a gift wrapped in an appealingly understated brown paper bag. My curious peek into the bag was met with an intoxicatingly sweet floral scent. A rush of excitment and...
View ArticleVegan Family Meals, Real Food for Everyone by Ann Gentry
The subtitle of this book could easily have been the main title; “Real Food for Everyone” is what I found in the pages of Ann Gentry’s latest cookbook. I received a complementary review copy from the...
View ArticleFrench Green Lentil & Kale Salad
A simple healthful salad that packs and travels well is just what’s required as the weather taunts us this time of year to enjoy our meals outside at a park, beach, or even on the steps in front of an...
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