Basil Parsley Pesto Recipe
 I am willing to bet that I have eaten more pesto in my life than all of you.  Let me give you a little background.  My father has an
Kale chips
My favorite line from “Modern Family” this season was when Mitchell returns from the farmer’s market and declares, “Did you hear? Â Kale is the new spinach?!” Â Damn right, it is.
Pantry pasta recipe
My father called me the other day. Â My father never calls. Â He always jumps on the phone when I’m speaking with my mother, but he is not in a habit
Avocado, jicama and mango salad recipe
Mexico is close to Southern California, right? Â They share a border for goodness sake. Â Dare I say Mexico is almost local? Â Well, this is convincing I do with myself during
Seared wild salmon with beet, blood orange and spinach salad recipe
Don’t let the fancy name fool you. Â This recipe is as easy as it is beautiful and it’s absolutely delicious. Â All of this is in season right now — from
Asparagus salad with feta, walnuts and mint vinaigrette recipe
 A great salad is part perfectly fresh and delicious ingredients and part winner dressing.  And the simpler the better.  But salad monogamy is not something I believe in.  There
Swiss chard frittata recipe
The conversation went like this: Â Daughter #1, “I don’t like eggs.” Me, “Did you change your name to Sam-I-Am? Â You do like eggs.” Daughter #1, “You’re not funny. Â No, I
Spring green cleaning and a sesame spinach salad recipe
Did you miss the January 1st detox craze? Â While your friends downed maple syrup and cayenne pepper smoothies, were you cozying up to a bowl of chicken and vegetable stew?
