Last week at the Santa Monica Farmers Market I noticed Fresh Lima Beans available already peeled in bags for sale. I purchased two bags with two different recipes to try in mind. At home I had a nice fresh bunch of dill in the refrigerator … [Read more...] about Fresh Lima Bean and Dill Basmati Rice
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Peach Crisp
The Summer is flying by. With graduation, Father's Day, Fourth of July and many other planned barbecues yet to come my culinary skills have been hard at work. This week I have been working on summer season baking ideas. Have you heard of the Miette bakery in San Francisco? … [Read more...] about Peach Crisp
Mango Salsa
Right now red colored mangoes are in season. This week they were featured at many of my favorite markets. Ripe mangoes have just enough firmness to bite, a velvety mouth feel, … [Read more...] about Mango Salsa
Grilled Portobello With Roasted Sweet Heart Tomato Crisps
This makes a wonderful first course to a Shavuot Dairy Dinner or a light midweek dinner when you have had a big lunch and just want a little something tasty. The other day I bought a beautiful pack of very fresh looking Portobello mushrooms and then, … [Read more...] about Grilled Portobello With Roasted Sweet Heart Tomato Crisps
Blood Orange Marmalade
The season is almost over for Blood Oranges. I made sure to arrive at the Farmer's Market last week early to buy as many pounds as I could manage of blood oranges before they sell out. After about the first half hour … [Read more...] about Blood Orange Marmalade
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