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Salmon with Cucumber & Dill
Beat the heat recipe Here is a refreshing, healthy way to serve salmon. I love anything with cucumber and dill. This can be prepared ahead and served cold. Salmon with Cucumber & Dill Serves 6 1 large salmon side 6 stalks fresh dill 2 cucumbers 2 small red onions 1 cup rice wine […]
Continue ReadingUmami Paste
I just bought a tube of Taste No 5 at Fresh & Easy market. Of the tastes known to man, including sweet, sour, salty and bitter, it is the “fifth taste,” umami, that has been most difficult to pinpoint – until now. Umami – associated with savory flavors found in mushrooms and some cheeses – […]
Continue ReadingMy Cousin Jeff’s White Sangria
A Refreshing Beverage My cousin, Jeff, is visiting us in Los Angeles and enjoying the cooler, drier climate. Last night he made this wonderful white sangria. It’s really refreshing! My Cousin Jeff’s White Sangria Serves 4 – 6 1 bottle white wine 4 oz light rum 1 cup orange juice 1 cup pineapple juice A splash […]
Continue ReadingPickled Radishes
The high nutritional value of radishes… Radishes are a member of the Brassicaceae family – also known as cruciferous vegetables. Related to broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, the nutritional value of radishes is relatively high, especially when the whole plant is consumed. The tangy flavor of all types of radishes are due to the mustard oil found in […]
Continue ReadingTreacle Sponge
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and the sticky mess…. A treacle sponge pudding is a traditional British dessert dish consisting of a steamed sponge cake with golden syrup cooked on top of it, sometimes also poured over it and often served with hot custard. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were having dinner at an expensive New York restaurant. It was the place to […]
Continue ReadingAunt Marjorie’s Crawfish Pie
My loving Aunt Marjorie Yesterday, while I was cooking, I got the devasting news that my aunt Marjorie had passed away. I have been dreading this for a while. My aunt was and is a huge influence in my life. She taught me many things, mostly about cooking. She taught me everything she knew about […]
Continue Reading2 Year Blogiversary
I almost did not realize that Saturday, July 16 was my 2nd year of blogging, rambling, ranting & raving! It has been another great year of blogging and I continue to learn everyday. I feel fortunate for all of my followers and regular readers. Thank you for your continued interest! Since my first post was about […]
Continue ReadingBeet & Burrata Crostini
Serves 12 1 lb medium beets 1 baguette, cut into slices 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing Salt and freshly ground pepper 9 oz burrata, cut into pieces Snipped chives, for garnish Preheat the oven to 350°. Wrap beets in foil and place in a small roasting pan and bake for about […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Jam
Don’t get stuck in a jam, make jam! Here I am jumping on the Carmageddon, media hyped up band wagon! I have a feeling it will be a non-event anyway. I always pretend that the 405 freeway does not exist, and never get on it! Just stay home and make some jam! As a rule, hot […]
Continue ReadingJapanese Mirin Poached Beef
Slicing meat paper thin…. Slicing meat paper thin is very easy, if you put the meat in the freezer for about an hour before slicing. Below is a very simple and low fat poached beef recipe. You can easily double it to serve more! Japanese Mirin Poached Beef Serves 2 ½ lb piece rump steak, […]
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