Prep 20 mins  Cook 10 mins  Eat 30 mins Since it’s Hanukkah, I’ve been seeing a lot of latkes on the blogs and in the news. I was going to a holiday party at a friend’s house, so I decided I would use the yams, carrots, red onion and cilantro I had in my refrigerator… Continue reading Yam & Carrot Latkes topped with Peanut Sauce
Author: Patricia Rose
Patricia K. Rose: I am a Chef, Cooking Teacher and Food Blogger in Los Angeles. Learn how to create delicious and healthy food in a FLASH.
Nutmeg Log Cookies
Prep 30 mins  Bake 24 mins  Eat 54 mins Last year my friend Mary gave me a gift of her Christmas cookies including these delicious Nutmeg Log cookies. I felt so lucky to taste these creations that were handed down from her mother.  I had read all about them the previous year in the December 16,… Continue reading Nutmeg Log Cookies
Healthy Asian Cooking Class – January 11, 2012 + January 7 Lunch/Shopping Trip
Reserve your spot now to Cook Healthy in January! While sugarplums may be dancing in your head right now, you may be thinking ahead to counting calories again beginning January 2. I have your answer. Think Asian! Asian cuisines are healthful and incorporate lots of fresh ingredients…and they taste awesome! But how do you create… Continue reading Healthy Asian Cooking Class – January 11, 2012 + January 7 Lunch/Shopping Trip
The True Joy of the Christmas Cookie Bake
Our 8th annual Christmas Cookie Baking class was a smashing success! I love this class! It’s the ultimate group effort – baking 8 different cookies…over 1000 cookies to share with your friends. Everyone taps into their holiday spirit and inner child to create these beauties. My favorite moment is when the eight different cookies are all splayed out on… Continue reading The True Joy of the Christmas Cookie Bake
Moroccan Beef Brisket
Prep 40 mins Roast 4:20 Eat 5 hours In December, this Moroccan Beef Brisket has become a favorite. We love to entertain friends at our home, so it was only natural that I invite a couple food bloggers over for an intimate evening of my favorite things – great food, music and lively conversation about… Continue reading Moroccan Beef Brisket
1000 Christmas Cookies
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around my house! I’ve gathered my supplies – flour, sugar, butter, eggs, sprinkles, chocolate…lots of chocolate for our 8th annual Christmas Cookie Baking Class on Saturday, December 10 at 12:30 in the Holy Nativity Community Hall. Come join us this Saturday when we will be baking up… Continue reading 1000 Christmas Cookies
Brussels Sprouts Braised with Bacon and Chestnuts
Prep 30 mins  Cook 15 mins Eat 45 mins It’s been four days since Thanksgiving and I still have turkey in the refrigerator. I finished straining my turkey stock from the carcass last night and I’m about to have my last turkey sandwich for lunch today. Thanksgiving is over, but every year I always learn something new that… Continue reading Brussels Sprouts Braised with Bacon and Chestnuts
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake
Prep 20 mins Bake 1 hour  Chill 2 hours Eat 3:20 Are you looking for a new twist on the Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie? Try this Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake. It’s outrageously good and your guests will thank you for the change. I made it here with a flaky pie crust in our Pie Baking Class early this… Continue reading Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake
Banana Cream Pie
Prep 30 mins Bake 40 mins Chill 1 hour  Eat 2:10 I have discovered the danger or the delight of having extra pie crusts sitting in the freezer just waiting for me to be inspired to make a pie. Following our Pie Baking Class early this month, I had six pie crusts already made up and  some bananas that were just screaming… Continue reading Banana Cream Pie
Foolproof Pie Crust for Thanksgiving
Prep 15 mins Bake 10+ mins  Eat 25+ mins Thanksgiving without pie would be like…well Christmas without Santa Claus. The two belong together.  So on November 3, we baked pies in preparation for the Thanksgiving Feast, giving everyone a chance to learn flaky pie crust secrets from the so-called experts, Carol and Patricia.
