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Chicken, Quinoa and Vegetable Soup

Chicken, Quinoa and Vegetable Soup Soups are one of my go-tos for a quick, comforting meal and leftovers are always welcome. This one is packed with protein and vegetables with a pleasantly bright kick from lemon. Typical of Bay Area winters, the streaky clouds against the sky show no ... Read More

Cardamom Raisin Scones

Cardamom Raisin Scones The fragrance and mild spiciness of cardamom lends an exotic touch to these scones. The raisins anchor them as a classic tea time treat. Towards the end of 2018 I told myself that 2019 would be the year to conquer new frontiers, the year to push myself to do things ... Read More

Filipino Turkey Embutido (Meatloaf)

Filipino Turkey Embutido (Meatloaf) Embutido, or Filipino meatloaf, is a holiday tradition but it's so easy to prepare that there's no reason not to have it more often. The sausage and egg stuffing are optional and this version is a little leaner with ground turkey but this recipe would work ... Read More

Thai-Style Coconut Curry Chicken Soup

Thai-Style Coconut Curry Chicken Soup This version of a Thai classic uses light coconut milk and ingredients that you can find at most local markets but the flavor is just as bold, comforting and authentic as the original. My husband and I spent the week between Christmas and New Year in ... Read More

Spiced Apple Bundt Cake with Cider Glaze

Spiced Apple Bundt Cake with Cider Glaze Spelt Flour gives this apple cake a pleasant nutty quality. It's not very sweet so the cider glaze adds just the right sweetness. The final hours of the year are ticking by...has 2018 been good to you? Are you wishing you could hit the pause button ... Read More

Orange-Aperol Bars

Orange-Aperol Bars Here's an orange take on one of my favorite treats, lemon bars. The Aperol is optional but it adds just the right New Year cheer to this vibrant sweet treat. As I mentioned in my last post this is part of a trio of desserts I served over the holidays and I'm squeezing ... Read More

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