Gluten Free
White Bean, Butternut Squash, and Kale Soup
After cooking a feast for Thanksgiving, I couldn’t believe I needed to shop for food on Monday, but we were running out of a few
November 28, 2012
Meatless and Almost Meatless
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
Cranberry Sauce with Grapefruit, Honey, and Ginger
When thumbing through the Thanksgiving cookbook I wrote for Williams-Sonoma in 1997 (link), I rediscovered my recipe for Cranberry Sauce with Grapefruit and Honey. We
November 22, 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
Market Inspirations
Endive Orzo Risotto
I received this whimsical bouquet of red and green endive on Valentine’s Day, each head of endive still attached to its big root. The bouquet
February 28, 2011
Gluten Free
Market Inspirations
Spaghetti with Romanesco Cauliflower
Romanesco Cauliflower: Found at Weiser Family Farms stands at many Los Angeles farmers’ markets. From the grocery store: Choose regular cauliflower. I have been curious
January 24, 2011
Desserts
Maple Nut Pralines
To avoid the crowds of holiday shoppers and to give personal gifts, I have started preparing goodies in my kitchen. Today I boiled up a
December 4, 2010
Breads
Maple and Sage Cornbread
The cold, windy weekend weather drove me into the kitchen to bake something comforting. In less than 15 minutes I had mixed together a cornbread
December 1, 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