To hasselback a potato (or anything for that matter) means to slice it in an accordian style so that the slices fan out resulting in crispy edges and soft interiors. You can stuff anything you want in between the slices or nothing at all, but the results are absolutely delish. I love sweet ...
Jeweled Rice Recipe
'Tis the season for show-stopping recipes and I am bringing you another favorite (after last week's whole roasted cauliflower.) This one is inspired by the Persian "Jeweled Rice," aka Javaher Polow. As I understand it, Jeweled Rice is usually served at weddings, big family gatherings and even for ...
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce, Raisins, Hazelnuts and Green Herbs
I love a showstopping dish for a holiday meal, whether it is a gorgeous and overflowing cheeseboard, a giant colorful salad brimming with jewel-toned, seasonal produce, a big, impressive dessert, or basically anything that makes my guests say "oooooh!" The trick is to make that recipe be ...
Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2018 – 1 week to go!
This post has been edited from the original which was published on November 17, 2011. It's always hard to accomplish your Thanksgiving tasks when you don't know how many people you're having over! I think I have the final count and we're only going to be 20 people this year, including my two ...
Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe
I have been holding onto this recipe for sooooo long! It is one of my absolute favorite fall/winter salads and I have made it countless times over the last 2 years. I originally ate a similar salad at a cafe called Clementine in Century City (LA) and I knew that I would have to duplicate it at ...
Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2018 – 2 Weeks and Counting!
This post was originally published on November 10, 2011. Life is unpredictable, but Thanksgiving is not and it is 2 weeks away! Is the exclamation point there to emphasize panic or joy? I'm excited! I've been teaching quite a few Thanksgiving-themed classes as of late and I'm feeling spirited. ...
Apple-Tart Cherry Pie with Crumble Topping Recipe
I bake way too many pies on Thanksgiving - 2 pumpkin, 2 pecan and 2 apple. Plus I usually make 1 non-pie dessert. I do this because pies are my favorite thing to make for the holiday. I am trying to simplify my menu this year, but I can't bring myself to bake fewer pies. In fact, in the last ...
Creamy Corn Pudding Recipe
This creamy corn pudding is the LAST recipe I ever thought I would fall for. Whenever I load up my plate on Thanksgiving (or any meal for that matter), I go for color, freshness, non-starchy vegetables. If I eat something creamy, it's likely risotto, or a cashew-based dressing, or ice cream LOL. ...
Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2018 – 4 Weeks and Counting!
This post has been edited from the original, which was published on October 27, 2011. Can you believe what today is? It is the beginning of the countdown!! Thanksgiving is 4 weeks from today! No need to panic, friends. We're going to have some fun over the next month! Thanksgiving is my ...
Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe
Last pumpkin recipe until next October - I swear! In reality, I made and shot this recipe last winter, but I felt that my readers wouldn't find a baked pumpkin oatmeal as appealing in January as they would in October. The truth is, I eat pumpkin all year long. I love pumpkin pancakes, oatmeal, ...
Pumpkin Cashew Truffles Recipe
Something that gives me a strangely satisfying feeling is when I am efficient with my food. I looooove finishing a bag of something or avoiding throwing something away because I was able to use it creatively. I came up with this recipe last year to use up a small amount of pumpkin puree that was ...
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