Kale is never my "go to" green, I default to Swiss chard: multicolored, rich in sheen and lovely cooked or raw. Yet kale was named as THE food theme for FBLA's January meeting. Yawn. As much as I adore these meetings I was utterly uninspired as to what dish to bring, let alone what I would want to eat. Actually, I almost made up an excuse to skip the meeting but I knew that … [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...]
Blood Orange and Pea Sprout Salad
Blood Orange and Pea Sprout Salad This year's first siting of blood oranges occurred at the farmers' market on Sunday. It makes me smile since the pickings are pretty slim this time of year. So if you're looking for a salad that will help you stick to your New Year's resolution: More fresh veggies, less oil this is the one. It's a wonderful citrus infused salad that's easy … [Read more...]
Beet Carpaccio with Arugula, Radishes & Grapefruit
This is a great recipe for those times when you’re feeding a group of people with all kinds of dietary quirks, be it lactose in tolerance, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian or oil free. This salad meets every and all food restrictions including mine, the beet free diet. Because if you don’t want the beets, just take the salad from the on top. … [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...]
