Radishes are moving beyond the relish tray. More and more home cooks and chefs use them as a vegetable – steamed, sautéed, stir-fried and more. Last night I dined at Artusi in Seattle and this extraordinary fresh sturgeon with a garlic confit sauce was served with lightly cooked French breakfast radishes. In […]
Fuel for Peak Performance
April 7, 2014 by 11 Comments
Test Your Knowledge Every spring I get questions about what to eat and drink when preparing for marathons, “fun runs” and endurance events. Here’s a quiz to get you thinking about optimizing fuel and hydration choices to help you feel and perform your best. QUIZ YOURSELF ON “FUEL FOR […]
Get Spicy! Seasoning with Health Benefits
March 26, 2014 by 5 Comments
Indian Spice-Crusted Fish with Mint, Cilantro and Ginger Sauce It’s spring and that means a wider availability of fresh fish. Looking for a little culinary excitement I created this crust of Indian seasonings. The crust brings a little spicy personality to mild-mannered white fish filets. Toast and grind your own spices for a […]
Nutty for Nuts
March 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Almond Orange-Ginger Dressing How often do you crave a food that is is good for you? Lucky me – I love nuts. I inherited this passion from my father. A little bowl of Spanish red-skinned peanuts appeared every evening at cocktail hour along with a martini, Manhattan or summertime gin and tonic. […]
A Valentine’s Day Treat
February 13, 2014 by 1 Comment
Chocolate Baby Cakes with Red Wine Chocolate Glaze What tops your list for Valentine’s Day treats? Here I’ve combined two of my favorites, red wine and chocolate. Wine experts say, contrary to popular belief, it difficult to find a red wine that drinks well with chocolate. I agree. To make the two more companionable, I […]
Must-Have Dip for Super Bowl
February 1, 2014 by 1 Comment
Smoky Sun-Dried Tomato & Bean Dip This is an especially super super bowl because my local team the Seahawks is playing. For once I’ll be watching the game instead of listening from the kitchen where I’m most likely to be on a Sunday afternoon. I want foods I can make ahead and that […]
Start the Year with Healthy and Light
January 28, 2014 by 2 Comments
Northwest Bouillabaisse Light, healthy eating comes naturally in January. We’ve had our fill of finger foods, crown roasts, chocolate-, caramel- cranberry-everything and all the edibles that holiday traditions bring to the table. The perfect antidote to high-falutin holiday feasting is seafood. I crave it every January. This year I took inspiration […]
Healthy Holiday Tip
December 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
KEEP MOVING! Who has time to exercise during the holidays? Most of us don’t have time but some will make time knowing that exercise can relieve holiday stress and burn off some excess holiday calories. There is evidence of more reasons to maintain daily exercise during this time of festive gorging, according to research reported […]
Healthy Holiday Tip: Have a Pre-Party!
November 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus Your calendar is filling with events where there will be lots of food and drink, including holiday treats we see once a year, making them all the more irresistible. The typical adult gains between 5 and 8 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s according to Susan B Roberts, PhD, director of […]
Lentil Pasta Sauce
October 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
Lentil Pasta Sauce With or Without Meat Pasta with tomato sauce is a classic comfort food. There’s almost always a container of it tucked in my freezer for times when we need a cozy, home-cooked meal in a hurry. This version is particularly easy and economical. Lentils and umami-rich mushrooms stand in for meat […]
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