Easy Tuesday Dinner; Tofu Stir-Fry
I really debated for a while with myself as to whether or not I should post this recipe. Not because I don’t want to share. Not because it’s not good. But because it uses a bottled sauce (gasp!) and…
Fava, Arugula and Mint Crostini
I have a confession. I get too many magazines. So many that some are still in their plastic wrappers, waiting to be read, months after arriving in my mailbox. I used to get even more, but I pared down, now…
Pizza with Squash Blossoms, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto and Prosciutto (Pizza Dough Recipe)
When we planted the garden I was really excited at the prospect of cooking with squash blossoms, something I’ve never really done before. When were were in Rome last year, we had some fantastic zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta, batter…
Garden update; the Octopus in my Garden
Today we finished the irrigation project. Every plant now has an ugly black rubber tube leading to a low-flow drip irrigation end. It will save water and keep me from having to lug the hose from plant to plant. But…
Frittata with Prosciutto, Potatoes & Thyme
Frittata with Prosciutto, Potatoes & Thyme
Chocolate Ganache Tart with Fresh Strawberries; or How to Make Sweet Tart Dough
Chocolate Ganache Tart with Fresh Strawberries; or How to Make Sweet Tart Dough
How to Make a Basic Vinaigrette
Saturday mornings there’s a decent-sized Farmer’s Market in Pasadena, CA. It’s been a while since I’ve been there, but I went this past weekend. I have to say it puts my local market (which is barely one step above mini swap meet)…
Rolled & Roasted; Herb Pork Loin with Port Wine Balsamic Sauce
Perhaps my timing is not good here. Am I being insensitive posting a Pork recipe during this time of Swine Flu “crisis”? I don’t know… I made this roast for Easter Sunday dinner, well before all the drama started. I…