How wonderful it is to have my 14 year old daughter perfecting and modernizing her great-grandmother’s orginal southern pecan pie recipe. The original recipe calls for dark Karo syrup but I have substituted brown rice syrup because I haven’t found a non GMO corn alternative. I like to use Whole Foods traditional frozen pie shells. [...]
We had the most wonderful Thanksgiving shared with 8 community families. One of the best recipes of the day was made by my friend and fellow home chef extraordinare, Jessie. These brussels are roasted with chunks of bacon to enhance their deep rich flavor. Combined with bits of lemon -rind and all- which brightens and [...]
Simple, mildly spicy and easy to put together as an appetizer. 1 dozen fresh mini red peppers (not bell peppers) israeli sheep milk feta (trader joes is my favorite) 1/2 cup fresh oregano and parsely chopped 1 T lemon juice pepper Mix 1/3 – 1/2 block of feta in a bowl using a fork to [...]
I love having these bite size ready wraps in the frig whenever I need a snack. First take the collard leaf and cut the large spine out while the leaf is laying flat. The spine extends about 2/3 of the way up the leaf. Place the leaf in pot with boiling water and a steamer [...]
The flavor level is HIGH on this one and I felt like one successful mama when my teenager devoured it for dinner. I made it two nights later and added inch wide pieces of cooked smoked bacon which made my mom ratings go thru the roof. 1 large shallot 3 T red wine vinegar 1/2 [...]
I posted a picture of a goat cheese stuffed artichoke on instagram and one of my favorite foodie friends Cass (age 12) said she wanted one for her birthday dinner! I am posting this one for you Cass! 2 large artichoke 8 0z goat cheese 2 garlic cloves pressed 1 T fresh squeezed lemon juice [...]
The lunch fairy delivered to Dr. Paul, the principal at Marisposa School for Global Education. He said this was the dish that got his attention. Gotta keep that fairy flying. 2 c cooked rice 2 c sour cream 1 box Pacifica condensed chicken soup (Whole Foods) 2 small cans diced mild green chilies drained 2 [...]
I made this for my friend Kelly’s 50th birthday bash. We had the best time dancing in her beautiful backyard to a great mix of oldies. 2T butter 1/2 t red pepper flakes 1 t pressed garlic 1/2 c vodka 1 28oz can fire roasted crushed tomatos 1/2 c heavy cream 2/3 c parmesan cheese [...]
I love fall. My birthday is in the fall. The weather shifts, the sun sits lower on the horizon and the ocean has a beautiful clarity about it. Here is my late summer-early fall frozen yogurt favorite. 1 lb frozen or fresh blueberries 1 1/2 c whole milk plain yogurt 1/2 c whole milk 3 [...]
Open the fridge on a hot – end of summer day and there sits a cold white bean salad. The dressing thickens and the strong flavors of parmesan and anchovy are rich and creamy. I love the cold and hearty texture of the white beans and if I am not standing in front of the [...]
