Hold onto your hats, kids; this one is a doozy! It’s one of the easiest and most satisfying main dishes I’ve made in awhile, and I hope you enjoy it too! Continue reading
Rosemary Almond Encrusted Salmon
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A compliment to remember
QuoteOne of the best responses I have had regarding my foodie photos:
Holy sh$@ – your culinary prowess is alive and vibrant. The palettes you create just by photos alone are a sensual melody of life and joy of food.
Thank you, admirer!
Pesto and Sausage-Stuffed Chicken
What a wonderful way to start off cooking in 2014! I don’t like to make New Year’s resolutions, because they never seem to stick, but I do enjoy eating healthily and finding ways to reinvest in healthy cooking. The New Year just happened to coincide with my recommitment. Continue reading
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes
StandardSomething you will likely hear a lot is that cauliflower, beets, brussel spouts and I have had a very sorted past. In fact, it is only until the last few years that I’ve opened my options to these peculiar vegetables, and I am SO glad I did! Continue reading
Indulge at Sparrow Cafe
Oh, Haight-Asbury, the great joys you bring to my senses. From vintage shops to naked men wearing nothing but gold sequent socks (and not on their feet), to an impressive array of food options, you never disappoint me.
During my recent Christmas trip to San Fran, my mom and I ventured to the Haight for some shopping and brunching. Continue reading
Chicken Salad a la Yumm Sauce
As delicious as traditional mayo-based chicken salad, sometimes you need to change it up. I fell in love with the Cafe Yumm sauce a long time ago, and figured since I had some leftover chicken breast, why not try a different take on chicken salad?
This recipe is great if you’re looking for a fast, healthy lunch or even dinner. I ate the salad straight, but it would be delicious over kale, cabbage, or even mixed with quinoa. The apples and pepper add a nice crunch, and the Yumm Sauce is a healthier (gluten-free) alternative to the typical mayonnaise dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 tbs grape seed oil
- 1 chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 1 apple (Granny Smith or Gala is ideal)
- 1/4 cup cranberries
- 1 diced avocado
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 diced red pepper
- 1 diced carrot
- 1/4 cup diced gouda or another sharp cheese
- 2 Tbs Yumm Sauce (more or less)
- Small handful of cilantro to taste
Directions
- Heat oil over medium heat, then add diced chicken, stirring frequently until cooked thoroughly, about 6-8 minutes.
- Let cool, then chop chicken into fine bites.
- In a bowl, add chicken and remaining ingredients through carrots.
- Combine with Yumm Sauce and toss until evenly coated.
Festive Beer Nuts
This simple recipe makes for a tasty quick snack, party appetizer or holiday present. The original recipe calls for salt and sugar, but I decided to get a little creative, and am oh so glad I did!
Artichoke, Spinach and Blue Cheese Dip
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Oh, yeah, this is one is brilliant for a quick appetizer or as a spread. I love serving this as a fondue cheese feature with Granny Smith apples, boiled potatoes, peppers, sugar peas and other vegetables. Continue reading
Stuffed Acorn Squash
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All stuffed and ready to go
This recipe was originally inspired by the twice baked potato with salmon, but basically the only ingredients that stuck were the potato and horseradish. When all was said and done, I have decided the potato was too much starch for this recipe, so I’ve removed it from the ingredients. This is great for a cool fall evening and the need for a warm, hearty (and healthy) meal. Continue reading
Beet and Chevre Salad
Beets and I have been at odds with each other for years. While my parents have insisted that it is an amazing root, I have not seen eye to eye with them… until now. Continue reading
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