Gluten Free
Butternut Squash Hummus
My friend Sonja requested this recipe as soon as I served it to her a few nights ago, and then my cousin Rachel asked for
November 21, 2011
Here are the simple recipes I cook at a mountain getaway, along with the stories about our adventures in the high Sierra. You’ll find dishes that are perfect for easy meals at home or at your own favorite retreat. Read more…
I teach cooking at a homeless housing program to help the residents move towards self-sufficiency and personal success. I’m often rewarded by my students’ appreciation of a good home cooked meal. In this section, you’ll read about our classes, my evolving relationship with these interesting people, and discover the super easy, inexpensive and tasty recipes. Read more…
The recipes on this blog are fresh, gluten free and so satisfying, no one will notice that anything is missing. As the former food editor for Bon Appetit magazine, I have high standards, and the dishes here are so delicious, everyone loves them. Read more…
Gluten Free
Fabulous Make-Ahead (Gluten-Free) Gravy
One of the biggest challenges on Thanksgiving day is producing a silky, deeply flavored gravy amidst the chaos of final preparations- pulling the turkey and
November 21, 2011
Chicken and Turkey
Herbed Polenta with Marsala Chicken, Wild Mushroom, and Shallot Ragout
When the cool wind started roaring around our new hilltop home last week, I got out a heavy saucepan, and stirred up a batch of
November 17, 2011
Gluten Free
Arctic Char with Chanterelles, Green Beans and Frisee Salad
The wild chanterelle mushrooms and sweet blue lake green beans I found at the farmers’ market this week reminded me of an intriguing fall salad
October 19, 2011
Gluten Free
Spaghetti Carbonara with Greens
I took the summer off from blogging to move. Steve and I had felt cramped in a small house along with 3 cats, my growing
October 17, 2011
Gluten Free
Try This!
Mont Enebro Cheese
I am recently home from speaking on a culinary cruise along the Atlantic coast of Europe. Thomas P. Gohagan & Company put together the tour
June 9, 2011
Gluten Free
Market Inspirations
Beet, Feta, and Walnut Salad
Heirloom beets are showing up in spectacular colors at the farmers’ markets- golden, red, deep purple, and candy cane stripe. Beets with firm, glossy leaves
May 26, 2011
Gluten Free
Seafood Watch
Cod Chowder with Kale and Yukon Gold Potatoes
Cool weather and rain in the forecast make this a perfect week to cook a pot of warming seafood chowder. This recipe, with its creamy
April 8, 2011
Gluten Free
Seafood Watch
Arctic Char with Fennel and Orange
I am working with the Monterey Bay Aquarium as the food editor for their Seafood Watch website, and the first post I produced is up.
March 23, 2011