Good food feeds the soul
I love frittatas. The simplicity and yummy goodness, without the crust of the quiche. See the frittata is basically a naked quiche. It’s just yummy whipped eggs mixed with the ingredients of your choice. Meats, vegetables and cheeses, one at a time or in delightful combinations. Another reason I love frittatas is you …
I’m going vegetarian and gluten-free in this episode of BETTER YOU. And I’ll be very surprised if you miss the meat in this taco. Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Black Bean Tacos with Smoked Spanish Paprika and Chili Aioli is on the menu today. As a …
It’s the season of delicious and delightful treats. The trick is not being naughty and overindulging in all the yummy treats. Easier said than done. Recent research from Associated British Foods determines that the average American eats around 7,000 calories on Christmas day. That’s not counting …
My recipe for Whole Grain Salad with Cranberries and Soyatash is great anytime of the year but it does look so seasonal with plenty of red and green for the holidays. It’s also a nice break from all the heavier foods served during the holiday …
I love chili, especially when it’s cold outside. It’s so filling, leaving you filling warm and comfy inside. Most chilies involve meat but my recipe for Black Bean, Lentil and Barley Vegetarian Chili skips it. Nor does it need it. The textures from the beans and barley …
Chocolate pancake mix as a gift? Yes, PLEASE. Day 5 of the Simply Sophisticated Cooking 13-Day Holiday Challenge is a chocolate pancake mix gift bag. Nothing says the holidays like warm homemade chocolate pancakes on Christmas morning. Especially when you top them with real maple …
Are you guilty of throwing away the broccoli stems? I know I was. I learned the practice from my mother, who always chopped off the broccoli stems and tossed them out, never giving them a second thought. I started using broccoli stems awhile back, but …
I love quick sweet breads. They’re easy to make and perfect for both breakfast or dessert. The trick to is making them just sweet enough without being over sweet, so they pair well with a cup of coffee or tea. And be slightly on the …
I didn’t realize until traveling to Europe and Morocco, how underutilized whole grains, or cereals as the Europeans call them, are in the diets of Americans. Or the hubby’s and my diet. Barley, millet, rye, buckwheat, farro, whole wheat couscous, whole corn, quinoa, sorghum, whole …
Working in the kitchens of Casa San Carlo was a turning point for me on my journey of figuring out what to do in my life. I knew I really want to work with food in some way. To share that love and flavor with …