Let’s get cookin’!
This amazing risotto I hadn’t made again for years until recently. I had purchased a butternut squash before Thanksgiving but it remained on my counter and had not used it. I remembered making a risotto many years ago which included saffron and butternut squash. I had made it on a whim one afternoon, we were…
Have you ever seen a food photo which looks so delicious you know you just have to try it? That’s what happened to me recently when I saw a photo of a roasted leg of lamb in a unique cookbook gifted to me by my son and daughter-in-law several years ago . (I admit the…
This recipe comes from the Half-Baked Harvest cookbook by Tieghan Gerard and it is just too darn good to limit it to a summer meal. Living in San Luis Obispo our warmest months are September and October so tomatoes and basil remain plentiful and readily available at the very least throughout these warmer months, and…
I am slowly beginning to think ahead to Thanksgiving this year. Due to the continuing pandemic, consciously, or unconsciously, I have delayed thinking and planning for what has always been my favorite holiday. For most of us Thanksgiving 2020 will be unlike any other as we contend with the logistics of how to celebrate with…
These Chili Lime Steak Fajitas we had for dinner last week were easy and delicious! The marinade is the secret to the great flavor. Grill the meat, peppers, and onions either on an outside grill or on a stove-top grill. Warm the flour tortillas, and serve with a side of rice, and dinner is done!…
Here’s a suggestion for what to do with those defrosted skinless boneless chicken breasts in your fridge. If you’re a follower of my blog you know I like to find ways to use up whatever bits of leftover produce I may have which often results in coming up with a new dish. In this case…
This easy summer salad was a tasty side dish to the Buttermilk Fried Chicken we had last week. The key is use the most delicious fresh seasonal produce you can find at your market or farmers’ market. Add to the nice sized chunks of cantaloupe, tomatoes, and peaches, a bit of salt and pepper, and…
It has been quite some time since I’ve made fried chicken, but I can never pass up reading a recipe for it when I see one. The recipe for the fried chicken above comes from the cookbook, Brown Sugar Kitchen, given to me by my son in the San Francisco area. You may remember for…
Chicken Caesar Salad is a great choice for a summer lunch or dinner. It is easy to make, all the components can be prepared ahead, and tossed before serving. If you have leftover cooked chicken, great. If not, simply season a couple of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper, and saute…
This amazing one-pan meal in a bowl comes from the New York Times Online Cooking column. The minute I saw it I thought what a great change this is from all the grilling, yet still a delicious summer dish including the fresh corn, tomatoes, and scallions available now at the markets. I usually have a…