I first discovered Lima Bean Skordalia at Market Hall in Rockridge. This delightful, light green schmootz is made by The Pasta Shop. It is very garlicky and wonderful. Serve it with Pita crisps. Lima Bean Puree Make up two two days ahead, bring to room temperature before serving. 1 lb frozen baby lima […]
Did you know that your slow cooker can be a cook’s best friend when it comes to homemade gifts? This simple recipe takes advantage of the slow cooker’s steady heat to deliver a great holiday gift or party treat. Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Almonds Toasting nuts in a slow cooker delivers a perfectly roasted, highly […]
The Taste of Mexico by Patricia Quintana was given to me many years ago and it quickly became dog earred. I used it in my catering business and the results were always fantastic. Patricia Quintana is an amzing researcher and this book teaches the origins of each Mexican dish. Organized by regions, this book […]
If you are like me and not a big fan of pumpkin pie, then these rolls are a nice offering for Thanksgiving. I usually make them with mashed sweet potatoes, but canned pumpkin works well too. These cloverleaf rolls are a great addition to any holiday table. They are light, fluffy and really yummy. Pumpkin Cloverleaf […]
How about a big bowl of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories? Sounds tasty right? Well in this case it is. This is my favorite recipe for cranberry relish, but then again I like just about anything cranberry. I adapted this recipe right from the bag of Ocean Spray whole cranberries over 18 years ago and it just gets better […]
As we get closer to the holidays, we would like to offer up some recipes to those folks who are not hosting Thanksgiving. The holidays present a great opportunity to try some new things in the kitchen in an effort to recognize the host of the event that you are attending. Today’s recipe (Curried Apples) is a personal favorite […]
This is a recipe that I developed over the Summer, when the Mayones were celebrating Christmas in July. I mean this literally as most magazines run at least 4 months ahead of time. Right now in my kitchen, I am pretending that it is Spring. With this recipe, it’s time to get back to reality […]
Here is a gadget I love, as it was invented by a woman who could not take another bad zester. She marched into her husband’s woodworking shop and "borrowed" his micro-plane wood shaver so that she could get extra fine lemon and orange zest for her baking. This zester also makes lighter than air grated Parmesan cheese. I don’t use it […]
Happy Anniversary My Love! It’s been 12 years since we walked down the aisle! My husband, Mark and I are not big on gifts. Every once in a while, we’ll find that perfect present that finds its way into some wrapping paper, but it is not our tradition. We tend to prefer a big night out, grown ups […]
In an earlier post on green pumpkin seeds, I eluded to a pesto created by Tai Leavitt, of Val 21 restaurant in San Francisco. Being the queen of schmootz, I offer this up as a great dipping sauce for roasted potatoes or grilled chicken. At Val 21, we stuffed pepita pesto into chicken breasts. We would pan fry […]
