Olive and Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Dijon Dipping Sauce Beef Tenderloin makes an impressive centerpiece dish for a special occasion. Kalamata olives and fresh herbs create an earthy flavored crust to this tender melt in your mouth beef, the subtly pungent Dijon Dipping sauce adds a little zing! Ingredients 1 3lb trimmed beef tenderloin, […]
Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Bundt Cakes Meyer lemons have a sweeter, less acidic flavor than the more common lemons. They work great for baking and are a perfect ingredient for these lemony mini bundts! Bake them for a morning or afternoon brunch and enjoy with a cup of tea! Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose […]
Sweet and Tangy Cabbage Quinoa Salad This refreshing salad has a perfect balance of sweet, tang, and crunch with a hint of fresh herbs and healthy quinoa. It makes a great appetizer salad and a colorful side dish. Ingredients 3 cups cooked quinoa 6 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (about ½ medium head) 6 cups […]
Oatmeal Parfait If you are frequently on the run and need a breakfast that is healthy and quick, this recipe is a great solution. You actually don’t have to cook the oatmeal. Instead the oatmeal softens in the yogurt and milk mixture overnight. All that is left for you to do in the morning is […]
Think you can’t grow bananas in San Diego? Turns out there are varieties of banana trees that grow well in our climate such as the Brazilian banana tree that we have! When my husband and I went fruit tree shopping at our favorite nursery, California Tropical Fruit Trees, we passed by the banana trees and […]
The first two weekends in March were absolutely gorgeous here in San Diego. The weather was perfect for planting; full sun with a light breeze throughout the day. I spent the mornings and afternoons preparing and planting in my garden; taking pride in what will grow to be a beautiful and lush organic garden that […]
A friend of mine recently vacationed with his family in Egypt. While traveling they enjoyed a delicious lentil soup. When he returned he asked me if I knew the recipe and described it as a slightly sweet tasting soup. I quickly called my Egyptian family friend and she shared her version of the traditional Egyptian […]
Pasta Salad with Dried Mint Dressing This colorful pasta salad is a great starter dish for entertaining and can feed a large group. The homemade dried mint dressing beats any bottle of store bought dressing. I love having it for leftovers the following day. Ingredients 24 ounces multi-colored spiral pasta 1 medium yellow bell pepper, […]
Have you thought of starting a vegetable garden this year? Spring is around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start planning. You may be thinking that growing a garden will require too much time for today’s busy lifestyle. This is partially true… the initial planning requires most of the time and investment but […]
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with Gruyere Cheese Potato Topping You never thought that a vegetarian dish could be this rich and flavorful! The savory red wine vegetarian stew made with hearty mushrooms, carrots and parsnips is topped off with a blend of white potatoes, more parsnips, and gruyere cheese. It makes a great main course dish […]