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: 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 […]
Bank Healthy Meals for the Holidays
November 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Simple Split Pea Soup Ready or not, holidays are on the horizon. Decorations are on sale and lights are illuminating houses and businesses. I even saw a Christmas tree in the window of a home. The first step to eating healthfully over the holidays is to bank a few meals in your freezer […]
Thai – In No Time
November 7, 2013 by 1 Comment
Thai Red Curry with Kobacha and Fall Vegetables Fall weather sends us looking for belly warming meals and this spicy Thai curry with winter vegetables, wrapped up in silky coconut milk sauce, satisfies on many levels. Lemongrass and lime add a fresh citrus zing and Thai basil contributes an herbal note we expect from Thai […]
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 […]
A Gluten-Free Flatbread Everyone Loves
September 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Farinata Everyone who tries this pizza-like appetizer, made with a chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour crust, seems to fall in love with it. I was moved to try Farinata when I found a half-empty bag of garbanzo bean flour after testing Garbanzo Bean Gnocchi with Forest Mushrooms and Garlic Chive Coulis in my friend Braiden […]
When Less is More
August 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Angel Hair with Dungeness Crab, White Wine, Lemon and Herbs I often hear the phrase “life is complicated.” Well, sometimes food is complicated. Sometimes we crave something simple but still sustaining and satisfying – like fussier food. This very light crab pasta dish is just the ticket when you’re taste buds demand simplicity. If your […]
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