My friend Stuart has been after me to provide some more blog entries. Although he’s a vegetarian, I hope he doesn’t mind this one on beef. I think it’s worthy, and the recipe I provide later could also be made with a veggie ground round. I have recently become a “conscientious carnivore” by purchasing locally […]
Saffron Risotto topped with Cod
On my last post, I made reference to a risotto I made. I didn’t even think to include the recipe so here it is. Sorry about that! Saffron Risotto topped with Cod 1 Tbl Olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (or ½ large)¼ – ½ tsp pepper½ tsp saltFew strands of saffron1/4 cup dry white […]
My First Home-Cooked Meal
On August 8, at 4:30 pm, I was a happy girl. The gas stove and dishwasher were both installed that day and the kitchen was ready to move back into. I didn’t know what to do first. Pasta? Some type of saute? My husband may beg to differ, but I really have a frugal side. […]
Amy’s Chili
I don’t know why but I have always loved chili, even when I lived on the east coast. If it had meat and beans, a bit of spice and some tomato sauce, yum-yum! I like it plain, over rice, over a baked potato, with French fries, with nachos and even on top of a salad. […]
Quick and Easy Dips
Instead of opening a jar of olive tapenade or a dip from the refrigerated section of the market, consider making your own. If you keep some key ingredients on hand and have a small food processor or blender, you are in business! The olive tapenade is so easy and so much better when made fresh. […]
Olallieberry Crisp-Regular and Gluten-Free
Some of you might understand this; others might think it funny. Today, while I was in my exercise class, during one of the hardest parts, all I could think about was this crisp I was going to make later that day. I thought about the berries, so ripe and juicy. I thought about how I […]
Strawberry Fields Forever
It’s Strawberry Time! How could you not want to grab one of these and just take a bite? If you happen to live in an area where strawberries are bountiful from May until September, like in Northern California, this is the norm. On this particular day, I was at the Half Moon Bay Farmer’s Market. […]
The Best Quinoa Pilaf
I attended a veggie pot-luck dinner with some friends recently. I look forward to meeting up with this group because they are so creative with the use of grains and veggies (ahh, people after my own heart!). Ironically, the family chef brought only wine because I am currently without a kitchen (more to come on […]
Beef Saffron Risotto
I was asked recently for my “signature dish”. That was a tough one. I have a few that I find I make over and over that would qualify. But when it came down to it, I thought about what it is I feel I represent; easy, nutritious and delicious meals that can feed the whole […]
The New Rice Krispy
Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE rice krispie treats and would eat them everyday if you gave me the opportunity. But now, as a mom, I evaluate every snack and although I do allow my children to have special treats, I try to avoid a lot of processed food and especially things made with refined […]
