I love bok choy recipes and this vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free Bok Choy Shiitake Mushroom Gratin is one of my favorites. It's delicious as a side dish, and will hold its own as a lovely main course.When you invite a crowd, there will almost always be someone who has special dietary needs. And I want to make those … [Read more...]
Roasted Red Fresno Pepper Pesto Recipe
There are a handful of foods I like to have at the ready at all times: cooked rice, homemade salad dressing, compound butters, cookie dough, and pesto -- just to name a few. This is a thick, spicy and slightly sweet pesto that's amazingly delicious . . . on everything! Which is exactly why it should be "at the … [Read more...]
Chocolate Coffee-Almond Granola Recipe
A few scenarios to ponder . . . One -- It's Christmas morning, Santa's cookie plate is left with a few crumbs, presents are opened, wrapping paper is all over the floor, and you're hungry for scrumptious breakfast. Two -- It's a lovely winter evening, you've had a delicious dinner, have a bowl of vanilla bean ice … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Buttermilk-Banana Waffle Recipe and Cinnamon-Honey Almonds
I hadn't made waffles for a couple of years. You see, our waffle maker creates an impression of Winnie the Pooh or Tigger. Take your pick. My boys thought this was pretty cool until they were about five and seven-years-old. They declared it "for babies." They're now seven and nine-years-old, and recently … [Read more...]
Grand Opening of the Santa Monica Bristol Farms & Hatch Chile Madness!
A couple of days ago I was invited to the grand opening of a new Bristol Farms in Santa Monica, CA. When I arrived I couldn't believe my eyes -- the line went from the front door, all the way along the front of the store, wrapped around the corner and continued half way down the block. There aren't many places where … [Read more...]
Chocolate Almond Nougat Recipe {Gluten-Free}
My husband is the best! He runs out to get me frozen yogurt if I'm suddenly craving it at 9 or 10 PM while we're relaxing on the couch. He always has my back. He's the best, most fun, dad in the world. He allows our dog to be both on the couch and the bed (he caved after a few months of saying no.) He's smart … [Read more...]
Top 10 Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes
What's a mom/chef to do when she learns that one of her children has Celiac Disease? She creates ten really delicious gluten-free cookie recipes, of course! ~ ~ ~ Let's cut right to the chase, shall we? 1. Nutella Chocolate Chip - These are almost like eating Nutella right out of the jar, … [Read more...]
Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookie Recipe
Ever just wanna have a friend come by for a cup of coffee on a lazy weekend morning? While I adore a feast of a brunch, on occasion, I just want a delicious morning snack and a fantastic cup of coffee. This creation developed as a result of my love of granola, cookies, and breakfast/brunch. Rather than make this a … [Read more...]
Red Swiss Chard Pesto Recipe
I don't take vitamins. (GASP -- I really hope my mom isn't reading this!) I do however, eat vitamins. You know how I've been so into my new cookbook from Melissa's Produce, 50 Best Plants on the Planet? Well not only am I now eating cilantro and blackberries by the bucket-full, but Swiss chard has completely … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween and Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween and Thanksgiving are the perfect way to celebrate fall. These adorable cookies are super delicious and fun. I love serving these, and they also make for a delightful gift.Yesterday my six-year-old son asked me if next year we could please get some "gory" and "really scary" … [Read more...]
