Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch
Gingerbread Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
Last Sunday morning was ideal. After our Pilates class, I whipped up these tender pancakes, fragrant with fall spices and topped with sautéed apples and
November 6, 2014
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…
Chicken and Turkey
My Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Menu
This will be my third gluten-free Thanksgiving, and the menu gets better every year. A few days ago, I posted the recipe for Grilled Herb-Rubbed
November 20, 2013
Chicken and Turkey
Grilled Herb-Rubbed (Gluten-Free) Turkey
For a moist, tender, and ever so flavorful turkey, I dry-brine and then grill my holiday bird. I started doing this several years ago, when
November 19, 2013
Chicken and Turkey
Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili
with Lime Cream
Richly flavored with Andouille sausage, ancho chile powder and oregano, and jam-packed with cubes of butternut squash and bell peppers, this chili is perfect for
October 28, 2013
Breads
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cornbread
In October, when the hot, dry, Santa Ana winds blow here in Los Angeles, I long for cool, crisp fall days, colorful foliage, and farm
October 23, 2013
Desserts
Gluten-Free Trail Cookies
When Steve and I were first introduced, we exchanged stories about our backpacking adventures (we are both retired backpackers), which led to our first date,
September 30, 2013
Gluten Free
Cooking with Rebecca
Poached Eggs with Lentil Ragout
I took my young friend Rebecca to Huckleberry Café in Santa Monica for brunch, and we couldn’t resist 2 items on the menu: the poached
May 13, 2013
Gluten Free
Gluten-Free Sauces
Endive with Buratta and Pistachio Salsa Verde
My new book, Weeknight Gluten Free, is filled with recipes for luscious, naturally gluten-free sauces. One of my favorites is a vibrant pistachio and basil
April 30, 2013
Gluten Free
Gluten-Free Pasta
Pasta Carbonara with Asparagus and Peas
I was not going to give up pasta when I had to stop eating wheat, so I went on a search for a tasty, firm,
April 3, 2013