Fond memories of my trip to Mexico this spring still loom large, especially recalling the many flavors we feasted on during time in Oaxaca and Mexico City. With thanks to my friend Ruth Alegria who conducts culinary adventures in Mexico City and beyond, we knew…
It is never too soon to be proactive about your health and longevity! As we ring in the New Year, many of us have considered healthy lifestyle goals and the meals we consume are a large part of it. The Blue Zones of the world…
Springtime means brunch time for many of us. And finally (Finally!) we are slated for dry and sunny days to gather with family and friends. Even if it’s for just hubby and me, I often make a frittata for our Sunday brunch. I make it…
Chilly, rainy days are still with us so hearty, warming meals are what’s on our table. This main dish comes together fairly quickly for a weeknight but can also be presented for a celebratory table. (Especially if you add a few sprigs or slices of…
Farmers markets have practically been screaming this combination for a quintessential summertime frittata. There are so many interesting squashes from which to choose, but using zucchini brings a bright color contrast to the eggs and corn. Use this recipe as a guide and make substitutions…
Easy enough for a weeknight dinner, these curry cod fish cakes do not skimp on flavor nor appealing presentation (If I say so myself!). Truth be told, we have a version of cod fish cakes on a regular basis. Curry flavors are near the top…
It’s still soup season, although it’s fair to say soup is welcomed pretty much the year round here in the Bay Area. We’ve had record cold days lately and we’re enjoying this simple and satisfying soup, especially at lunchtime. We enjoy it for lunch since…
Brrrr – This winter is especially chilly, often with a daily temperature range from the high-30’s to high 40’s on several days running. Snow atop the Bay Area’s highest peaks also attest to this fact. This soup can come together using ingredients you may already…
This quick-ish stir-fry is inspired by a recent dinner with friends. I prepared a veggie-only side dish of stir-fried zucchini and cherry tomatoes. It made an easy switch to a weeknight dinner, with added chicken, for an all-in-one skillet meal. The “weeknight” in the recipe…
Spring brunch time is nigh, and this “strata” features the classic pairing of ham and sweet potatoes. Technically the method here doesn’t layer the ingredients, thus a strata, but over the years I’ve found the layering process doesn’t make a big difference in the end…