Prep 15 mins  Cook 35 mins  Eat 45 mins Kabocha Squash is the richest of the winter squashes, which is what makes this Kabocha Squash Soup so delicious.  You’ve probably eaten Kabocha Squash if you’ve eaten Vegetable Tempura. It’s that irresistably sweet orange vegetable underneath the crunchy tempura exterior. Yum! I love all the winter squashes, but… Continue reading Kabocha Squash Soup
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Time to clean your refrigerator; make pizza and salad!
Have you looked at your refrigerator lately? I mean really look inside all the way to the back and the crevices where dirt lurks? We are all guilty of it. Life gets in the way and before you know it, the stuff in the back is hidden and maybe growing something. It’s January and it’s… Continue reading Time to clean your refrigerator; make pizza and salad!
Ghoulish Zombie Eye Balls and 7 more Halloween ideas
Halloween is one of those days when you can be totally silly. My Halloween costume when I answer the door usually involves a chef’s coat, blood and witches brew. These ghoulish eyes are the perfect “treat” for the occasion. The Food Bloggers of Los Angeles met at my house for a Halloween themed potluck. Take a look at what… Continue reading Ghoulish Zombie Eye Balls and 7 more Halloween ideas
Pumpkin Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Pistachio Pesto
Pumpkin Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Pistachio Pesto Prep 10 mins  Cook 10 mins  Eat 15 mins Our La Cucina Italiana cooking class was “the best class yet” according to one of my students. When I asked everyone which dish was their favorite, they all mentioned the Pumpkin Salad. This was a huge surprise. A salad over the… Continue reading Pumpkin Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Pistachio Pesto
Cassolita: Moroccan Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions
Prep 10 mins  Cook 30 mins  Eat 40 mins Sometimes cooking a dish sends me into another orbit – in this case, Morocco. I find myself wanting more experiences from this cuisine. This was the case with Cassolita, a Moroccan Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions from Paula Wolfert’s “The Food of Morocco” cookbook, which was featured in our Meals in Minutes… Continue reading Cassolita: Moroccan Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions
Celebrate the New Year with a Seabass Dinner Party!
Prep 5 mins  Cook 30 mins  Soak Mushrooms 20 mins. Eat 1 hour My sweetie and I love to host dinner parties, connect personalities and people with same interests and try out new menus. This fall we put a few parties on our calendar. This party was by far the most precious!  Why! Because I had a meeting at Anderson Seafoods… Continue reading Celebrate the New Year with a Seabass Dinner Party!
