Recently, my dad gave me Around My French Table as a gift (yay!). It’s a beautiful book, with countless recipes I’m eager to try. Predictably, I was most interested in trying out the desserts first. This spice-poached pears recipe is … Continue reading
For years and years, I’ve been trying to figure out how to make Squash Soup good. The best version of it I ever had was at Milk on Beverly (seriously). I’ve made decent versions, but none were great. What do … Continue reading
Recipe adapted from Mark Peel’s NEW CLASSIC FAMILY DINNERS This recipe isn’t hard, but it has a lot of steps. This is great to make when you feel like being in the kitchen for a bit. This recipe is not … Continue reading
I could watch Julia all day. The omelette is tricky. It’s satisfying to execute it perfectly. I like to use a spatula to mix up the eggs as they set. It seems to make my omelette a little fluffier. Julia … Continue reading
Last Night’s Menu: * Marinated chicken skewers with Harissa and Hummus dipping sauces * Root vegetable tagine served on a bed of whole wheat cous cous * Israeli-style salad (means lots of cucumber, tomato, green onion) * Bittersweet chocolate and … Continue reading
The family I cook for went to Seattle and brought back some amazing things from Pike Place market. It made me miss home. I was taken aback by the beauty of the food. Wild mushrooms: Smelled like rain and dirt, … Continue reading
Last week L.A. had a heat wave. In November. My menu for that 98-degree day was light. Pan seared Sea Bass (all you need is Salt and Pepper, good oil, and a good pan) Homemade Mango Salsa, Guacamole, Pico de … Continue reading
When I look for dessert recipes, second to deliciousness, the number one thing I take into consideration is “Degree of Fussiness.” Smitten Kitchen is one of my go to recipe blogs. I follow her baked good recipes EXACTLY, and they … Continue reading