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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Cucumber-Dill Canapé Recipe
I made these adorable, delicious hors d’oeuvres for the very first party I ever catered, way back in 1995. (Oh my!) And I think these may have been on the menu of every party I catered there after. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Hors D'oeuvres, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged cayenne pepper, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, dill, English cucumbers, lemon juice
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Almond-Plum Upside Down Cake With Pandan
I feel so fortunate to live close to my parents. They’re very close with my boys, they can watch their grandchildren grow up, and they often babysit so I can have a moment here and there. I can pick up … Continue reading
Posted in Fruits, Gluten-free, Summertime, Sweets
Tagged almond meal, almond-plumupsidedowncakewithpandan, apricot jam, brown sugar, desserts, gluten-free, honey, pandan, pandan paste, plums, upside down cake, vanilla
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Friday Flowers: Matilija Poppies and Buckwheat Banana Pancake Recipe {Gluten-Free}
I’ve never been much of a gadget-girl, but I must say that I love my iPhone! Sure I text, email, and get calls, but I love it the most on my early morning trail runs!
Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Gluten-free
Tagged banana puree, bananas, brunch, buckwheatbananapancakerecipe, buttermilk, flowers, gluten-free, pancakes, santa monica mountains, strawberries
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Spinach Kale Pesto Recipe
When I was growing up, my parents grew beautiful basil in their garden. (And they still do.) So naturally, my mom made a ton of beautiful basil pesto! It became a tradition to have the pesto on English muffins topped … Continue reading
Strawberry Avocado Salsa Recipe
Tomorrow is June 21st — the first official day of summer! Yay! My two boys are very excited that school will be out soon. They know that more playtime and a slightly later bedtime will ensue. For me, the excitement … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Dinner, Fruits, Gluten-free, Hors D'oeuvres, Lunch, Snacks, Summertime, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
Tagged avocados, cilantro, dinner party, gluten-free, mint, red onion, salsa, snacks, strawberries, strawberryavocadosalsarecipe, summer
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What To Cook For Father’s Day: A Few Delicious Ideas
You already know I’m making a super delicious granola for my dad for Father’s Day, but that’s his gift, not our Father’s Day meal! He’ll likely have the granola for a late-night snack!
Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entree, Grilling, Holiday, Lunch, Meats, Salads, Snacks, Sweets
Tagged BBQ, brunch, dinner, dinner party, Father's day, granola, snacks, whattocookforfathersday
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Father’s Day Granola Recipe
Father’s Day is this Sunday! And while most of us associate Father’s Day with grilling on the barbecue, I think of granola.
Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Gluten-free, Grains, Holiday, Snacks, Sweets, Vegetarian
Tagged almond meal, cardamom, cinnamon, coconut flour, dessert, ginger, gluten-free, granola, homemadegranolarecipe, oats, raisins, snacks, sunflower seeds, sweets, vanilla
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Granola Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
It’s big. It’s granola. It’s chocolatey. It’s a cookie. And . . . it was actually my breakfast! There’s just something about this big, nutty-granola-ey, crispy, chewy treat that makes it seem okay to eat it for breakfast. Now don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Snacks, Sweets
Tagged almond meal, chocolate, coconut flour, coffee, dessert, granola, granolachocolatechipcookierecipe, raisins, semi-sweet chocolate, sweets, vanilla
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Vegetable Mint Stir Fry With Tofu “Noodles”
Friday night, while my two boys and I were having Mediterranean Marinated Flank Steak, my vegetarian husband had this yummy stir fry. As I was about to chop the tofu into cubes for the stir fry, I saw my vegetable … Continue reading
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Posted in Dinner, Entree, Gluten-free, Lunch, Sides, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged bell pepper, brocolli, carrots, dinner, entree, entrées, garlic, gluten-free, grape seed oil, mint, onion, side dish, tamari, tofu, togarashi, vegan, vegetarian
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Friday Flowers: Bougeanvilla and Grilled Mediterranean Marinated Flank Steak Recipe
Here are just a few of my many highlights this week: Today my 5-year-old son said, “Mommy, you’re the kissing girl — everyone around you has to kiss you,” and then he did. Love. My 7-year old son performed in … Continue reading
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Posted in Dinner, Entree, Gluten-free, Grilling, Holiday, Lunch, Meats
Tagged cayenne pepper, dinner, dinner party, entree, Father's day, flank steak, garlic, gluten-free, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, rosemary, thyme, yogurt
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