Shredded sweet potatoes and apple
Are you confused about the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? Â Yep, so is my local supermarket. Â In all fairness, I had to do a little research to
Basmati rice with roasted cauliflower
We are well into fall and I couldn’t be more excited. Â At the farmer’s market the other day I was happy to see the return of some familiar faces —
Black bean burgers with smoky red pepper sauce
Not so fast. Â You see “Black Bean Burgers” and you’re already making a run for it? Â Well, I can’t blame you if your only experience with veggie burgers are those
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,
California greek salad
One of my most favorite places in the world is Greece. Â I have only been there once, but since that time I have dreamt of when I would return. Â Six
Late summer minestrone
Oh, I am not very good at goodbyes. And saying farewell to summer is just inevitable now, isn’t it? My minestrone soup is one of those recipes that bridges summer
Green Goddess Salad
I just spent a lovely four days in Park City, Utah enjoying the clean air and the peace and quiet (outdoors, of course; indoors I have my three kids and
