My husband has this silly notion that I need to eat meat every single day. I don't understand where he's gotten this idea. Yes, I like to eat meat. No, I probably won't ever become a vegetarian. Each time he jests (not maliciously) about my carnivorous inclinations, I laugh (not ... Read More
Roasted Chickpeas with Sumac
The end of each weekend always leaves me wishing for one thing: more time. Where do the days go? If I could just finish one more project a week, I would be satisfied. Instead, I can barely manage to cross a few tasks off my ever-growing list. The sore throat I've been trying to shake for ... Read More
Caprese Salad with Fig Balsamic Dressing
If there is one type of dish that makes me miss not growing tomatoes this year it would be a salad. A bowl of pasta tossed in a simple tomato-based sauce is a close second, but I can usually come up with easy substitutes like capers, olives or anchovies to add substance to pasta in the ... Read More
Mixed Green Salad with Nectarine-Blueberry Vinaigrette
Salads reign supreme in my kitchen these days. Who wants to slave over a stove for a meal when it would mean a sweltering kitchen for the remainder of the evening? I don't have the luxury of central air conditioning and have a home framed by windows and skylights so keeping indoor ... Read More
Pickled Onions
It's a race against the clock. Despite giving away a good amount of the 20 pounds of Walla Walla onions I received recently, I'm still left with more than I know what to do with. I've caramelized several onions and used them in this pizza, I've sautéed them, tossed them in salads and I ... Read More
Quinoa Salad with Grapes, Pomegranates and Herbs
Earlier this year I met Authentic Suburban Gourmet's Lisa for lunch at Bocanova in Jack London Square (Oakland). It was an unseasonably warm winter day so we caught up over chilled wine and shared several small plates. I was in Lisa's hands as she was quite familiar with the ... Read More
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