Lemons + Anchovies

Umami-Packed Edamame

Umami-Packed Edamame A handful of ingredients is all you need to give edamame a huge umami punch. An old friend paid us a visit recently and as all conversations go around here, the subject eventually turned to food. "You have to go to Kemuri in Redwood City," he said. "Better yet, I'll ... Read More

Ground Turkey and Vegetable Soup

Ground Turkey and Vegetable Soup This is a reliable soup recipe that comes together easily and is loaded with flavor. Use your favorite ground meat and any leafy vegetable you have available. I've been hanging on to this soup recipe for a week while an epic tug of war between the sun and ... Read More

Skillet Banana Bread, Cornbread Style

Skillet Banana Bread, Cornbread Style Here is a new banana bread recipe to try. Whole grain with olive oil, corn meal and baked cornbread style, this will give the classic a run for its money. My husband and I have been home for a few days from our visit to Maui. It was a last-minute ... Read More

Ahi (Tuna) Poke Bowl

Ahi (Tuna) Poke Bowl If you're looking for light, bright, fresh and colorful, this poke bowl is your answer. I hear Mother Nature has been giving everyone at home a taste of spring lately. Warm weather and not a drop of rain. Well, in case my neighbors are wondering where the rain clouds ... Read More

Savory Cheese-Almond Thumbprint Cookies with Fig Jam

Savory Cheese-Almond Thumbprint Cookies with Fig Jam Hold the milk. These savory cookies are meant to be enjoyed with a cocktail or a glass of wine and have a little kick. My husband picked up one of these cookies from the cooling rack and took a bite. I was sitting in the other room and ... Read More

Homemade Squid Ink Pasta with Bottarga

Homemade Squid Ink Pasta with Bottarga This dish may look exotic but its taste is as down-home as it gets, especially if you live on the Italian seaside. You'll never see a more forlorn, lost little boy than my husband on a rainy day. Being stuck indoors is the ultimate punishment for my ... Read More

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