Mixed Greens with Grapes, Gorgonzola (or Roquefort) and Almonds
Did you know that grapes have a season just like every other fruit? Â Right now is peak grape season in California and they’re scrumptious. Â In a few months, the season
Zucchini-gruyere tart
Do you remember the first cookbook you ever bought?  Not counting the Calling All Girls Party Book in second grade, I bought my first cookbook with my own money in 1987,
Raw kale salad with citrus dressing recipe
The first time I ever made kale in a class, one student said ,”I’m afraid of kale. I don’t know what to do with it.” In each subsequent class that
Fennel and green apple salad recipe
I just adore fennel and its hint of licorice (that’s the black kind, not the red). Â When I was a child, after a big Sunday dinner, my Aunt Maria
Butternut squash, beet and apple skewers recipe
I used to struggle coming up with an hors d’oeuvre that was tasty, fresh and didn’t contain tons of dairy. Have you ever noticed the popular hors d’oeuvres that
Muhammara recipe (turkish red bell pepper and walnut dip)
I know those holiday parties are coming up and I thought another hors d’oeuvre post would be helpful.  My good friend Cheryl gave me this recipe. She is an
Sauteed swiss chard with dried apricots and pine nuts recipe
Swiss Chard is one of the most nutritious greens you can find year-round. It is related to beets – in fact, beet greens taste very similar to Swiss chard. Do
Sweet potato-coconut soup recipe
We are a family of soup lovers, which is great since soup is generally easy to prepare and I can put leftovers into a stainless thermos the next day
