The humble cauliflower, usually ignored, often over cooked, one of those vegetables your mother told you was good for you but smelled bad. Before I begin my Passover project I wanted to post these recipes for cauliflower. Cauliflower Cashew Salad Although this is not a … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Three Ways
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Fava Beans with Artichokes or Ava Frescas con Anjinaras
Last week while I was doing my early Wednesday morning walk through the famed Santa Monica Farmers Market, I spotted something new for sale. On several vendors’ tables, there were mounds of large, … [Read more...] about Fava Beans with Artichokes or Ava Frescas con Anjinaras
Weekday Lentil Soup
Lentils are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet used as part of a complete protein in vegetarian diets or used as a low calorie, vitamin and fibre rich part of any diet. There are many different colors … [Read more...] about Weekday Lentil Soup
Lucy’s Picadillo Soup
OK, I confess I have help in my home with all the house work and especially before a party. A wonderful women originally from El Salvador and her younger sister are my sous chefs and clean up crew. Lucy has worked with me for more than fifteen years and her sister Letti started … [Read more...] about Lucy’s Picadillo Soup
Seven Spice Turkey Chili
In January, beautiful, warm, blue skied days give way to chilly crisp nights in Southern California. One may think that this is not much of a winter, but it is enough to kindle the appetite for warm filling meals. Turkey chili is not only rib sticking, spicy, and … [Read more...] about Seven Spice Turkey Chili
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