Choosing and Preparing Fava Beans
Fava beans are appearing now in our local Bay Area farmers markets. They are so fresh-tasting and delicious. You do have to shell them, cook them and peel them before serving. However, they are so...
View ArticleBaby Radish Appetizers
Marin Roots Farm brought baby radishes and radish flowers to the market this week. They were exceptionally fresh and flavorful. So flavorful, in fact, that I didn’t want to waste one single bite of...
View ArticleSlow-Roasted Tomatoes
This is one of my favorite ways to bring out even more flavor in vine-ripened tomatoes. You can either peel the tomatoes first, or leave the skin on – it depends on how you would like to use them. We...
View ArticlePan-Fried Pasta with Asparagus and Meyer Lemon
Fresh asparagus is such a treat – I can hardly wait until the first spears appear in our local farmers markets. This recipe is super-easy and delicious. It can be made in about 30 minutes using your...
View ArticleFarro “Risotto” with Mushrooms and Fresh Asparagus
Tender asparagus is such a treat. I can’t resist buying a few bunches when it first shows up for the season in our local farmers markets. It is delicious alone but also pairs well with so many...
View ArticleSungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
View ArticleSunny Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Meyer lemons are abundant year-round on my trees in Sausalito. I try not to waste a single lemon. I give a lot of them away as gifts to friends and neighbors, and I look for new ways in which to...
View ArticleRoasted Artichokes with Roasted Meyer Lemons
Artichokes and Meyer lemons are a great pairing. And I love them both roasted. I first had a similar dish at Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen in St. Helena, California. I went home, picked some Meyer...
View ArticleSpring Onion, Roasted Pepper, Mushroom and Corn Galette
A galette (rustic tart) is so easy to make and is sure to become one of your “go to” dishes. I make both sweet and savory galettes (such as this Nectarine Galette), depending upon the season and the...
View ArticleSeasonal Mini Frittatas
These mini frittatas use the season’s last corn, along with roasted peppers and onions. Of course, you can use your own combination of ingredients. Sauteed mushrooms, herbs, potatoes, roasted...
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