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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Greens and Green Goddess Dressing
I have experimented with several Green Goddess dressing recipes and have finally ended up with this hybrid version of my own, inspired by what I’ve …
Dad’s Irresistible Dip
My Mom did most of the cooking growing up, but my Dad had a few favorite things he’d make on weekends. He’d poach eggs and …