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 …
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 …
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 …
Recipe: 2 fresh artichokes with stem still onEnough water to fill the bottom of the pressure cooker just up to the shelf insertJuice from ½ lemon Splash of wine (use wine you’ll be serving with dinner)Minced garlicHerbs (use style of herbs you’re using in the main course)1 Tsp minced onion …
Hearty bone broth meals jampacked with nutrients! Use prepared broth (see my blog on my mushroom broth or bone broth recipe) or vegetable to prepare sauces, gravy, stews, soups or single servings of broth only. These are two simple soups you can prepare. Once you get the hang of it and …
Squash blossoms this week were extra-large with hulls so wide you could move in furniture. I had fun stuffing them with soft goat cheese infused with herbs and for a surprise bite, I added a 2-inch slice of prosciutto! For this very reason it is important to have a well-stocked …