November is here, it's time to plan your Thanksgiving menus and start cooking! This is the season to prepare your family's secret recipes passed down from generation to generation. The familiarity of the food creates the comfort that we all look forward to whether it's your grandmother's pumpkin pie or your mom's famous Turkey. While […]
Yam Stew This deliciously savory and mildly sweet Yam stew is a perfect dish to serve for Thanksgiving. It was created as an alternative to a traditional potato curry stew that my family makes as part of our Thanksgiving dinner. It is a meatless dish that will compliment your holiday ham, turkey, or beef dishes. […]
The evening felt surreal at this cozy neighborhood restaurant in University Heights. We felt at home in the company of a very friendly staff and enjoyed an outstanding meal. Led by a couple with a long history of culinary experience, Olivier and Rochelle Bioteau created a fantastic menu of rustic country French dishes that will satisfy […]
I recently discovered Landini's Pizzeria in Little Italy and fell in love. It's a place that I know will have slices of a variety of pizza pies ready to eat in minutes. You can taste the quality ingredients in their thin style pizza crust and delicious toppings prepared from scratch daily. 1827 India Street San Diego, CA. […]
Bone In Ham with Raisin Glaze This tender and tasty ham may be served for any occasion, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Simmering the ham before baking neutralizes the salty flavor of ham and the raisin glaze adds a perfect subtle sweetness. Ingredients 1 8-10 pound bone-in fully cooked shank-end ham 14 cups water ¼ […]
Inspired by the fresh seasonal fruit growing in our backyard this week; I've added two new salad recipes. Our persimmon fruit tree is one of my favorites. I love the unique flowers the tree produces and enjoy the fall orange color of the persimmons. Native to china, there are many different types of persimmons. We […]
Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce The sun-dried tomato sauce is easy to make especially with the help of a food processor and the salmon cooks in minutes! You will have leftover sauce to reserve for another use. Serve with a side salad of your choice and toasted baguette bread for a perfectly balanced meal. Ingredients […]
Persimmon Salad with Pecans and Feta This brightly orange colored fruit comes in many different varieties. For this salad I use Fuyu Persimmons. They are one of the more popular types that are sold in grocery stores during the fall season. The Fuyu persimmon is best to eat when firm. You can tell it is […]
Lentil Soup Lentils, a part of the legume family are loaded with nutritional benefits. To name a few, these high protein mineral enriched beans are loaded with fiber, help lower cholesterol, and help manage blood sugars. This healthy soup will satisfy your hunger on a cold winters day. Ingredients 2 cups red lentils, rinsed in […]
Pomegranate Salad Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and good for your heart. This crisp, sweet and tangy salad is a good way to incorporate this ancient exotic fruit in your diet. Ingredients Salad 5 large handfuls baby mixed greens, especially baby arugula 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 1 tablespoon) 1 persian cucumber, finely […]