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 …
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 …
Ottolenghi-inspired Fig Salad Medley
I have several of Yotam Ottlenghi‘s wonderful cookbooks and was delighted to have lunch at his restaurant in Islington years ago while in London. Gorgeous …
Greek Girl Grill Pan Lamb Chops
Though I’m 50% Greek, the truth is I’ve never liked lamb. I’m very particular about meats, at one time having avoided it altogether for 20 …
Yogurt-Pesto Marinated Roast Chicken
Some days I wonder if we’ll grow feathers, we eat chicken so often! But the truth is, chicken is so versatile and easy, it is …
Pan Seared Okra and Simple Salmon Supper
We love it when the bright green okra starts to show up in the bins at our local Monterey Market. It means summer is coming, …