Asparagus with Mushrooms & Parmesan
It's prime asparagus season. I picked up some very thin ones at the farmer's market last week. Here it is prepared with wine soaked mushrooms.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Cucumber Slices With Dill
I happen to love cucumbers, especially with dill. When I was a kid, I was often found twirling around in my parent's Eames chair (now worth a fortune), eating whole cucumbers while watching Dark Shadows or Love American Style (what a great show!) or the Brady Bunch or Laugh-In (another classic!). Okay, I'll stop. Try these Cucumber Slices With Dill!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Yields: 8 Servings
Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin
Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin - YUM! As you may have guessed, I love cauliflower. I think I have posted about 14 other cauliflower recipes. This one is wonderfully creamy and cheesy. You can also top this with ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan mixed with ¼ cup fresh bread crumbs instead of Saltines.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Pasta with Cannellini Beans, Bacon and Kale
Don't you hate those days when you have no idea what to make for dinner? This is one of those meals I created out of what was in the pantry and fridge. You can substitute any number of things - like chickpeas and spinach, for example. I always try to have many kinds of beans on hand.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Indian Cauliflower and Potatoes
Indian Cauliflower and Potatoes are so good, it has cumin, ginger, coriander and turmeric. Indian food is something I could eat every day. I love it. I started eating it after I got out of college in New York city. It was the cheapest possible meal. For $4 you could have a feast. I used to order Vindaloo and each time I would want it hotter and hotter. It got to the point that my friends told me to stop because it looked like I would have a heart attack! I did taper off, my stomach needed a break! After living in New York, I moved to London - a virtual Indian food mecca. Now we live in Los Angeles, where good Indian is scarce. This week my husband and I tried a new place - finally some stellar Indian food! We brought home leftovers and to bulk it out for the next day, I made this cauliflower dish. Cauliflower and potato are a perfect vehicle for the cumin, ginger, coriander and turmeric. By the way, the restaurant is called Nirvana in Arcadia, CA.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Southwest Breakfast Strata
I have a house full of relatives and I needed an easy breakfast option. Usually, I would make this with corn tortillas, but I liked the flour tortilla option. I have slightly tweeked this recipe. I made this the night before, which makes it so easy in the morning. All I have to do is stumble to the coffee maker and take it out of the fridge. (actually my husband does the stumbling)
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Roasted Rainbow Vegetables
I had my last catering job of 2013 last night (unless, I get a last minute call!). I made Coq au Vin and a side dish of roast rainbow vegetables. I found some organic carrots of "many colors" at Trader Joes's. These carrots are red, orange and yellow. I also bought their red, gold and purple potatoes. You can use any fresh herbs you like. I used rosemary and thyme. It's SO colorful!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Peanut Brittle
Peanut Brittle is a salty and sweet old-fashioned favorite. It's very fast and easy to make, but you must have a candy thermometer! Grandma loves peanut brittle. My daughter, Zoe made her a batch, which did not last long! It works best if you use raw peanuts. She used roasted peanuts, which get a bit dark. Have all your ingredients measured out and ready. You have to work quickly before it hardens. Also, you will need a candy thermometer for this recipe.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 16 Servings
Hershey’s Chocolate Pound Cake
Hershey’s Chocolate Pound Cake is so moist and delicious, perfect to serve with tea. I was discussing family Christmas traditions with my friend Pam. She said her mother makes this Hershey's Chocolate Pound Cake and that they eat it on Christmas morning. Of course, I made it immediately. This made one bundt cake and 4 mini loaves. Next time, I will line the loaf pans with parchment paper. This cake is so moist and delicious, perfect to serve with tea. Thanks Pam!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: Makes 4 Mini loaves
Bacony Peas
Bacony Peas - Have you noticed that I love bacon? This is dead easy and delicious. It produced many contented smiles around my table.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
