Gingered Lamb Spare Ribs Hello my name is Judy L and I’m an impulse buyer. When standing on line at the 7-Eleven picking up my banana and LA Times (Thursdays and Fridays only for the suduko), if I see a Star Scroll display I’ve got to buy one, okay maybe one for everyone. If Star Scrolls aren’t around, and the jackpot for the lottery is over 25 million, I buy … [Read more...]
Homemade Ricotta: It’s easier than you think.
It seems everywhere I turn there's an article or video about making homemade ricotta. So finally, I decided to give it a go. I followed the LA Times recipe. It couldn't have been easier. Add the milk and buttermilk to a pot and heat to 185 degrees. … [Read more...]
Kohlrabi Roasted with Other Root Vegetables
It's cold in Los Angeles. When the temperatures dip I automatically revert to Vermont winter warm up the house tactics--turn the oven on and roast something. Since I've been feeling like a fat cow, I'm thinking veggies roasted are a good way to feel full yet not chow down on my new addiction Quadratini Lemon wafers. … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Kiss
Every Christmas my sister in-law Bea bakes a massive tray of the most satisfyingly delicious cookies. And every year the entire family joins in a chorus of “Bea you should sell these cookies” as we dive in for one more Russian tea cake, M&M chocolate chip or my personal favorite peanut butter chocolate cookies. … [Read more...]
Corn and Pomegranate Saute: Great for the holidays or any day.
As winter approaches and the items at the farmer's market shrink, there are few things that I look forward to like pomegranates. I just love, love, love those little juice popping morsels. True, to release them from the confines of their skin one must never wear white nor fear stained hands. I really feel the work is worth it. And besides, when was the last time your … [Read more...]
