Lemons + Anchovies

Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad This salad looks unassuming but it's a flavor powerhouse. The best part--it comes together so quickly! Before the pandemic my weekly routine included frequent visits to Whole Foods Market. Even though it meant a larger crowd, I always timed my visits around ... Read More

Foolproof Stovetop Rice

Foolproof Stovetop Rice You don't need a rice cooker to cook perfect rice each time--here's how to do it. This year I made a personal commitment to try things outside of my comfort zone. Maybe reaching a milestone age some months ago has given me a new perspective on the [quick] passing of ... Read More

Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese

Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese Cottage cheese gives a classic egg salad a little something extra. The fresh herbs lend a welcome springy punch. I sat in front of the television with my husband as he flipped through channels recently. He stopped when colorful pocket knives appeared on the ... Read More

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread A classic zucchini bread is hard to beat but a chocolate makeover elevates it from wholesome to wow. As I sit here waiting for a friend's arrival for a late afternoon hike, I'm enjoying a slice of this chocolate zucchini bread. It's probably not the best move to take ... Read More

Skillet Cornbread

Skillet Cornbread This cornbread can neither be called authentic Southern- nor Northern-style. It borrows my favorite qualities of both with a nice crust, gritty texture and light sweetness. Update 7.12.22: This cornbread works well using gluten-free flour for those sensitive to gluten. I use ... Read More

Green Chile Chicken Soup

Green Chile Chicken Soup Substantial enough for winter but with the bright flavors of spring and summer, this is a year-round chicken soup. We Californians can be silly about the weather. A ten degree jump or drop in temperature has us switching between flip flops and fleece-lined boots. ... Read More

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