This hearty autumn salad was inspired by last week's trip to Napa Valley. On our first day, we drove to Sonoma County and spent a lazy afternoon wandering around Healdsburg. SHED, the foodie paradise market and café, was by far our favorite spot. My friend Domonique, a San Fransisco native, mentioned that it's probably the … Continue reading Roasted Buttercup Squash and Soba Noodle Salad with Creamy Miso Ginger Dressing
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Weekend Kitchen: How to Grill a Whole Fish
One of the best parts about a coastal vacation is the abundance of locally caught seafood, and we enjoyed it almost every night during our recent sailing trip. Returning home, I vowed to make fish a more prominent part of our diet (much to the dismay of my teenaged son, who already views our once-a-week … Continue reading Weekend Kitchen: How to Grill a Whole Fish
Kale and Chickpea Salad with Honeyed Almonds and Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette
Isn't this French kale beautiful? I know, I know - the words kale and beautiful don't normally sit side by side in the same sentence, but the dark green and purple all ombréd together and those perfect, rounded ruffles make it the ODLR of the vegetable world.I brought the above kale home from Elawa … Continue reading Kale and Chickpea Salad with Honeyed Almonds and Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette
Summer Lovin’
Happy Friday! It feels like summer is finally here to stay, thank goodness. Don't you love how relaxed everything becomes, from the clothes we wear to the way we entertain? The seasonal shopping bug bit me recently, so I thought I'd share a few of my warm-weather discoveries. Chill the white and cue the sunshine!Does … Continue reading Summer Lovin’
Seasonally Inspired: Raspberry Rhubarb Compote
Rhubarb is in season right now, so catch it while you can. Instead of making the usual suspects (pie and crisp), why not try this simple, delicious, sweet-tart compote? It can be spooned over ice cream, big meringues with whipped cream, pudding or pound cake, or swirled into your morning yogurt if you're feeling virtuous. … Continue reading Seasonally Inspired: Raspberry Rhubarb Compote
Lemony Lentil Salad with Dill, Cucumber and Feta
This Greek inspired lentil salad hits all the right notes - crunchy, creamy, light-yet-filling, and bursting with bright flavors. It's a great take-along for a Memorial Day picnic, and though it stands alone as a vegetarian entree, it would be a fabulous accompaniment to anything from burgers to grilled chicken. The lemony dressing will seem … Continue reading Lemony Lentil Salad with Dill, Cucumber and Feta
Crispy Kale and Quinoa with Roasted Broccolini and Red Peppers
A few months ago I decided to integrate Meatless Mondays into our weekly menu plan in the name of health and diversity. The problem is, I have relied heavily on pasta which is not the healthiest option nor is it diverse. This week I branched out and made veggies the star. I love that it … Continue reading Crispy Kale and Quinoa with Roasted Broccolini and Red Peppers
BLT Chicken Salad with Basil and Grilled Avocado
This recipe is for my sister Kath, who said the world could use a new chicken salad recipe - specifically one with crunch that does not involve celery. It's a spin on all of those BLTs we ate growing up, and will hopefully remind you of summer during this seemingly endless deep freeze. Crisp-cooked bacon … Continue reading BLT Chicken Salad with Basil and Grilled Avocado
Game Day Chili
This chili comes together easily and tastes even better the next day, leaving you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the game. Extra points for the bubbly cheese. Game Day Chili makes 8 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium yellow or white onions, small diced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 poblano pepper, small … Continue reading Game Day Chili
Delicata Squash with Apple Pecan Quinoa Stuffing
Delicata is sweet with an edible skin just like acorn squash, but the texture is much smoother and creamier. I love this dish as a vegetarian main course served with mixed greens or as a side dish to accompany pork tenderloin. Filled with the flavors of fall, this is comfort food at its healthiest. Delicata … Continue reading Delicata Squash with Apple Pecan Quinoa Stuffing
the aesthete and the dilettante 