Somewhere under these delectable fresh pomegranates, savory veggies and fresh herbs lie two pounds of organic short ribs from Watson Ranch Organic Meats. This is an amazing dish using what you have in your fridge to add flavors and thickness to already tasty organic meat. It’s also great for the holidays! …
Squash blossoms make for a beautiful summer delight. You can use your own creativity to roast or bake them into delicious masterpieces. Squash Blossoms 6-12 edible squash blossoms1 c cheese white, cut into match sticks 1/4” wide 1 1/2 long (you can use feta or Mexican cheese) 1 tablespoon olive oil …
Pesto is quick and fun. You can make pesto with other greens and herbs. It livens up chicken and pasta. You can stuff into crimini or shiitake mushrooms and bake them. Spread on cheese and crackers. Make it often. Basil is available locally till November and is now available at …
With all this time at home, the silver lining is that we have the opportunity to make our favorite foods from scratch. This recipe makes one batch– approx. 5 tortillas– enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup wheat flour (I like Bob’s Red Mill unbleached white all-purpose flour)1/8-1/4 tsp baking powder (more makes puffier)1/4 …
We as a community have been dealt quite a blow these last several weeks. Perspective is key in these difficult times. I guess that is where the cliché “when the world serves up lemons, we make lemonade” comes from. I decided to make my delicious lemonade using fresh lemons with …
What to do with fresh garlic still on the stem? Make a shiitake mushroom stir-fry with fresh asparagus. In this season of challenges of Covid-19, it is super important to eat well not only for immunity but also for the soul. We have the advantage of living in So Cal with …
Homemade bread has many advantages. You have full knowledge of the ingredients! Fresh herbs are all the rage. This recipe calls for full-bodied fresh rosemary. Bonus, your house will smell amazing, like you have been cooking all day! Reminder: You can get fresh rosemary at my weekend farmer’s market booths. …
Before I start any meal, I love to take a quick overview or inventory of what is in my pantry and refrigerator. A well-stocked pantry (tomatoes, garlic onions, dry pasta, and oils) and fridge (fresh herbs, mushrooms, and dairy) with the essentials makes it easy to prepare a meal. Roasting …
Since Shiitake Mushrooms are immune boosters as well as anti-aging, I think of many ways to ingest these savory juicy jewels. Not only are they one of the most sought after fungi, they hold within them precious antibodies and minerals. Roasting/Baking brings out the savory note in the shiitake. For …
Stinging Nettle is a wild plant that actually stings. It has a “peach fuzz” protectant on her leaves that keeps predators away since the plant has no barriers and is out in the open air, growing in marshy cool weather in between other cultivated plants. It is a nuisance to …