All along the rolling hills of northern California live the most amazing things-free artichokes! Okay, maybe not the kind you are used to seeing in the store but, despite their smaller size, the flavor is the same (better in my opinion, actually). And free, if you don’t mind the prickly, aggressive spines. My husband and … Continue reading
Here is a simple and flavorful side dish for your next fiesta. If you are vegan, omit the cheese topping (don’t worry, there’s enough flavor that no one would miss it). If you are trying to eat a little healthier, this is also a great way to dress up brown rice. Cook Cilantro Rice 1/2 … Continue reading
Like a smooth, sweet corn bread that you can eat with a fork, this recipe is tasty, sweet, and typically served served alongside rice and beans in many Mexican restaurants. Made very simply with few ingredients using masa (corn flour). Masa can typically be found at the grocery store near the hispanic foods, or in the baking aisle … Continue reading
Go ahead and gag. I would venture to guess that you are in good company with a large percentage of the rest of the world also not liking these “tiny cabbages”. But if you haven’t tried Brussels sprouts in a long time or, in your last memory of them, they were steamed to the point of being gray, I … Continue reading
This salad recipe really has it all – sweet, cool, crisp, salt and tart. I first worked up this recipe for a back yard luau at a friend’s house, the last week in July in the hottest part of the East Bay. I was searching for something that would make people feel refreshed, intrigued and … Continue reading
I think that, other than flavor, of course, the best part about this appetizer is that you can literally have it ready in 10 minutes or less, even quicker if you buy pre=cooked shrimp! Not only that but you can make the sauce ahead of time and it will keep in the refrigerator a very … Continue reading
This is a recipe I picked up while living in Georgia for a very brief period of time. It is definitely the second most favorite thing that I took with me. It was love at first bite! Thanks Claire! If you love mushrooms and cheese, you are about to experience a very lucious, decadent dish. The … Continue reading
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