Dinner Planner – Week of May 22, 2023

Memorial Day weekend inspires gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our nation, protecting us, and our freedom.  I also appreciate a different kind of freedom today – freedom from the pandemic that made the last three years so challenging for all, and definitely more challenging for some. Thank you to all our […]

Fish in Parchment with Fennel, Citrus and Olives Recipe

Some of the biggest challenges home cooks face are lack of time and accommodating different dietary preferences.  I am right there with you!  And this new fish in parchment recipe I am sharing is a dream come true.  It is not only healthful and delicious, but it’s quick to prepare, quick to cook and customizable.  […]

Dinner Planner – Week of April 24, 2023

Happy Weekend! I wanted to mention to any LA locals that I am teaching a public class on Thursday, May 4th at Elizabeth Lamont in Palisades Village!  The menu is “Coastal Italian.” Click here for more information and to reserve your spot. Here’s your dinner planner for the week: 

Dinner Planner – Week of April 17, 2023

Happy weekend, friends!! Things are feeling a little more Spring-y around here. If you missed my segment on Rachael Ray this week and want to see me master some leftovers, catch the segment here.  Here’s your dinner planner for the week:      Meatless Monday: red lentil dal Tuesday: roasted lemon-sumac chicken, miso roasted eggplant […]

Dinner Planner – Week of April 3, 2023

It’s all about Passover on Wednesday night and Easter next Sunday! See my suggestions if you still need recipe ideas.  I have already started making my desserts!  On another note, if you take my monthly online cooking class, the April class will be uploaded this weekend!  If you are not a monthly subscriber, you should […]