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    Wild Mushrooms with Polenta, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

    Spring has sprung in Southern California! In one week we’ve gone from rain and chill to sunshine and 90 degrees. It was quite a shock to the system and I suddenly find myself craving lighter food, salads filled with fresh vegetables and meatless meals.…

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    Hand Cut Pasta with Maitake Mushrooms and Squash Blossoms

    Last week I was given some Maitake mushrooms, also called Hen of the Woods mushrooms, and immediately started thinking up dishes where I could showcase their earthy goodness. Sometimes simple preparations are best; good sweet butter, fresh herbs, homemade pasta all…

  • Ratatouille Recipe
    Gardening,  Recipes,  Side Dishes

    Midsummer’s Garden Vegetable Ratatouille

    Ratatouille Recipe; a fresh and tasty way to use up the midsummer garden surplus of zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes and peppers.

  • Recipes,  Salad,  Side Dishes

    Pesto Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes, Corn and Fresh Mozzarella

    My mother and I are a lot alike. People often confuse our voices on the phone, we've been known to (independently of one another) buy the same shoes, and we share the same Sicilian temper which flares up on occasion.…

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    Moroccan Garbanzo Bean Stew

    Recipe for a spicy Moroccan-inspired stew with garbanzo beans, zucchini, and tomatoes. Instructions on how to grind fresh cardamom included.

  • Main Course,  Recipes

    Roasted Potato and Leek Soup

    While it may technically be spring, I'm well aware that many parts of the country are still buried under snow or at least suffering with chilly temperatures. This recipe for Roasted Potato and Leek Soup should help banish any chill…

  • Tofu Tacos
    Main Course,  Recipes

    Tofu Tacos (a la Kogi BBQ)

    How to make Tofu Tacos like to Kogi BBQ Truck.

  • Lentil Soup
    Main Course,  Recipes

    French Green Lentil and Spinach Soup with Cilantro Yogurt

    French Green Lentil and Spinach Soup with Cilantro Yogurt

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