What do you get when you toss cauliflower, dried golden figs and hazelnuts into the oven? The start of an incredible veggie meal. If you're looking for a vegan and gluten free dish this is the one to make. I was inspired by a recipe on the California Fig site but I wanted a little more substance so I added red quinoa and for a little more crunch roasted hazelnuts. This is a … [Read more...]
Eggplant and Lentil Soup
I am in New Jersey helping out with my mom while her caretaker goes to her sister's wedding in Georgia, the country not the state. It's been a whirlwind of activity since I arrived. While I was taking my mom to her therapist, whom she affectionately calls "Dr. Strangelove". I tried to get back into the house to grab her wallet only to find that the keys on the ring didn't … [Read more...]
Hummus with Roasted Red Pepper
Oh, hummus you are my food of choice for lunch these days. And because you, hummus provide me with a great source of protein I have decided to make you from scratch. Why you may ask? Because I’ve taken the October Unprocessed Challenge from Eating Rules master of ceremonies, Andrew Wilder. … [Read more...]
Marinated Eggplant with Hatch Chilis
Marinated Eggplant with Hatch Chilis The Hollywood Farmers’ Market is bursting with eggplants of all sizes and shapes. So I immediately thought of this marinated eggplant recipe from My Calabria by Rosetta Costantino. … [Read more...]
Chilled Cucumber Soup
The weather maybe turning cooler in the rest of the country, but here in Los Angeles it’s hot. Make that very hot. So when the temperature rises I like to feast on cold soups: like Spanish gazpacho and or this American take on chilled pea soup. … [Read more...]
