Chicken and Turkey
Cider-Glazed Turkey with Cider Gravy
It is time to plan our Thanksgiving feast. I have been looking through cookbooks and my recipe files, choosing favorite preparations. The turkey was the
November 17, 2010
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
Mashed Potato and Fish Cakes
Comforting mashed potatoes are accented with tender fish, formed into rounds, and then sautéed until golden and crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside.
November 6, 2010
Gluten Free
Salmon with Salsa Verde and Lima Bean Puree
Tender, fresh lima beans are available right now at the McGrath Family Farms stand at several farmers’ markets. Because the beans are already removed from their
November 5, 2010
Chicken and Turkey
Green Beans and Peppers with Lemon and Olives Chicken Cutlets with Chermoula
My friend Karen joined me for her first visit to the 4-month-old farmers’ market in Topanga Canyon on Friday. I introduced her to the growers,
October 12, 2010
Gluten Free
Shrimp Saute with Orzo and Broccoli Rabe
When I was growing up, my mother served shrimp for special occasions. They were delightfully sweet and briny, resilient yet fabulously succulent. But years ago,
October 8, 2010
Gluten Free
Stir-Fried Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms, and Broccoli Rabe or Chinese Broccoli
I am on a quest to serve healthy greens more frequently, and last week I was tempted by Chinese broccoli. Steve does not like the
September 21, 2010
Gluten Free
Penne with Eggplant, Peppers, and Goat Cheese
For a super quick and tasty dinner, I mixed pasta with the eggplant, pepper, and tomato sauce leftover from a couple of nights before. Soft
September 15, 2010
Gluten Free
Albacore Tuna with Eggplant, Peppers, and Tomatoes
Eggplant and peppers are abundant at the end of summer, and I indulge in them frequently before they are replaced by winter squash, pumpkins, and
September 14, 2010
Meatless and Almost Meatless
Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta Cheese
During the summer, when I get home from my weekly visit to the farmers’ market, it always seems like I have purchased too many heirloom
September 10, 2010