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Gluten-Free Olive Oil Zucchini Bread
Excited to finally share this wonderful and easy-peasy recipe by Melissa Clark which has been on repeat at our house for years. Olive oil and …
Minted Cranberry Sauce
This delightfully pretty cranberry sauce adds a welcome kiss of brightness to roasted turkey, chicken, ham or lamb. It comes together in about 20 …
NYTCooking-Inspired Braised Chickpeas and Broccoli Rabe
This luxurious, fuss-free dish has such depth of flavor and seriously, is so easy to put together. 10 minutes or so of prep, and then …
Fresh Shucked Oysters and Classic Mignonette
My love for fresh shucked oysters must be in my DNA. Growing up in the Seattle area, my Greek immigrant grandfather – my Papou – …
Jaques Pepin Style Shaved Brussel Sprouts
Happy 85th Birthday, Jaques Pepin! One of my favorite chefs – for his cooking style, warm personality, and encouraging spirit. Did you know he paints, …
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp with Fennel and Lemon
Here’ another old favorite from my “starving actor” Hollywood days when money was tight but we wanted to feed a crowd in style. Super simple …
Wild Rice Salad with Pecans, Mint, Currants, Scallions and Blood Orange Vinaigrette
A resurrected recipe I used to make with “starving actor” friends back in my Hollywood days… economical and delicious, it is perfect for those hot …
Pear Salad with Warm Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Riffing on my Ottolenghi-Inspired Fig Salad Medley, this version uses seasonal pear as the main “star”. Served on top of a bed of peppery baby …
Rugged Peach Galette
I’ve hesitated for weeks to post this for two reasons. One, because I did not make the puff pastry from scratch. Two, there are so …
Slow-Roast Early Girl Tomato Confit
I can’t seem to get enough Early Girl Tomatoes this summer. While they are wonderful fresh, simply cut with some salt and pepper, perhaps spiced …