spaghetti Squash
Have you ever roasted a spaghetti squash? I hadn’t until last week. Taking a fork to shred the cooked squash actually kind of makes it into a spaghetti-like texture. I am not going to lie: it isn’t exactly the same thing as a bowl of pasta. But I added some other roasted veggies and some […]
Prune
Last week I made a quick work trip to New York. The temperatures were soaring – into the upper 90’s with humidity to match. I did have a chance to pop into one of my favorite restaurants, PRUNE. If you haven’t checked it out, I highly suggest it. I recently read chef Gabrielle Hamilton’s […]
Summer Picnic
Recently, I wanted to get together for dinner with a friend whose husband was out of town on a fishing expedition. She happens to have a stunning outdoor space with amazing views. We have been having some beautiful sunny days lately, so I invited myself over for dinner (!) but under one condition: I bring all of the […]
Okra
I didn’t grow up eating okra. I really can’t recall having eaten it until recently. Okra has an unjustly bad reputation for sure. Soggy and mushy. I have been making this new favorite weekly. Just tossing the okra in little olive oil and salt and pepper on a baking sheet lined in parchment (I […]
What’s for Dinner?
I’m always looking for something easy and healthy to make for dinner after a long day. This is a new favorite. ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH Butternut squash – peeled, seeded and cubed Red onion – cut into thin slices Can of chickpeas – rinsed under cold water A handful of fresh chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons of […]
Artichokes
Sometimes a simple steamed artichoke makes a perfect snack. Driving back from a recent trip to Carmel, I stopped at a farm stand in Castroville (the artichoke capitol of the world!) and picked up a bag full. You could dip them in butter or mayonnaise, but really just plain is a great treat. Maybe […]
Oysters
Last week, I mentioned a little get away with Campbell and Wallace up to Napa. The trip wasn’t complete without a drink at the bar and a dozen oysters at Bouchon. I personally love going to restaurants, but especially eating casually at the bar. I love the interaction with the staff – asking questions and hearing […]
Acorn squash salad
Always looking for new easy things to make in the kitchen. This couldn’t be any easier and the presentation really impresses. This dinner was for 4 people- so I quartered an acorn squash and roasted it for about 45 minutes with a drizzle of olive oil. I let the squash cool a bit. In a […]
Brown rice risotto
Lately, I have been playing around in the kitchen. Always on a mission to try to eat healthier. I saw risotto on a menu recently, but instead of the typical Arborio rice, it contained brown rice. Last weekend, I tried my own version with sautéed beet greens. Since brown rice takes so long to cook, […]
Fun with dough
I realized recently that it might be fun to make my own ravioli. Well, sort of. I purchased the dough at a great local pasta shop. But then the filling options were endless. I opted to sauté kale, spinach and mushrooms with a little bit of garlic and lemon zest. After boiling the pasta, […]