I’ve long been intrigued by the cauliflower fried rice recipes that have been popping up across the web and finally had a chance to play around with the concept. I’m already a lover of cauliflower but was hesitant about the amount of work required. It turns out it’s super easy. Just a quick pulse in…
Quinoa and Portabello Mushrooms Stacks with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Last month Brad and I spent the weekend at Lake Arrowhead Resort for our close friends’ wedding. The ceremony was so beautiful and the setting just perfect. We made a weekend out of it with great friends, spa treatments, and lots of food and drinks. The very first dish I ordered at the hotel restaurant…
Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup
Last year I had the most amazing carrot ginger soup at a little French bakery in Seattle. I was sick and nothing sounded very appetizing except soup. Just a few sips of the creamy, sweet, faintly spicy soup and I started feeling better. I’m sure that soup was laden with butter and cream so I…
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
It’s been almost exactly 15 years since I first realized how much I love cooking. My roommates had gone home for Thanksgiving week and I had the place to myself. I spent the time watching the Food network nonstop. One of the recipes I saw during that glorious week was this pumpkin bread. It was…
Super Skinny Mashed Potatoes
I have an unhealthy love for mashed potatoes. I always have. When I was in high school my dad gave me a cookbook completely dedicated to mashed potatoes and I lovingly read every recipe and tried several. My favorite was what the cookbook called “Mashed Potatoes Anna” which was your standard heavy cream and butter…
Sauteed Mushrooms and Farro
This simple recipe makes a comforting vegan/ vegetarian entree or a hearty side. Sauteed mushrooms, nutty farro, and fragrant thyme come together quickly for a healthy dish that will warm you up on a chilly Fall day. I use Trader Joe’s 10 minute farro and can get this on the table in 20 minutes including…
The Best Roasted Carrots
Perhaps the greatest thing that’s happened to me this month is that Trader Joe’s started selling rainbow carrots for $1 a pound. This beats the absurd amount of money I was forking over at my local specialty store just for cosmetic purposes. Unlike grapes, say, carrots taste the same regardless of color which means this…
Roasted Chicken with Grapes and Shallots
I can’t explain to you how much I love this recipe. I don’t know how just 5 ingredients (not counting salt and pepper) can create such a uniquely flavorful meal. You’re just going to have to try it yourself. Grapes and chicken might sound crazy to some but there’s no denying that fruit pairs well…
Pumpkin Squash Soup with Sage
Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Soup is perfect for Fall. Serve it in these gorgeous pumpkin bowls for an extra special touch or in a regular bowl for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Don’t hesitate to adjust the squash proportions to your preferences. You can even swap in other varieties such as acorn squash. Peeling…
Easy Puerto Rican-Style Sofrito
Sofrito forms the basis for many Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American dishes. I use it primarily in this amazing Arroz con Pollo but it also adds great flavor to rice, beans, and soups. You can buy it jarred at the store but it’s so easy to make at home. This isn’t a traditional Puerto Rican…
