This summer squash carpaccio is my number one go-to appetizer during the summer. It is easy, pretty, delicious and is a unique way to utilize the abundant amount of squash that I am getting weekly from my CSA. Because, let's face it - squash can be a little... you know...boring and for some ... read more
Balsamic Butternut Squash & Lentils
Balsamic Butternut Squash & Lentils Happy Meatless Monday everyone! I have a great cooking segment from San Diego Living to share with you about giving up meat once a week and how that will impact your health and the environment! Pretty cool stuff if you ask me. One interesting fact that ... read more
Perfect Roasted Potatoes
Have you ever have one of those accidents in the kitchen that actually turn out to be absolutely amazing? We did. Our neighbors, good friends and regular dining partners invited us over for dinner one night to test out their brand-new, turns food into gold, infra-red deep fryer. This fryer was ... read more
RASPBERRY, GOAT CHEESE SALAD + BERRY OMEGA VINAIGRETTE
Raspberry, Goat Cheese Salad + Berry Omega Vinaigrette About a month ago I had a client hire me for a VIP Cooking Day where I came into her home, cleaned out her pantry and fridge, took her grocery shopping and then together we cooked a custom menu designed just for her needs. It was a blast. ... read more
HEALING ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
Healing Italian Wedding Soup I mentioned the other day on San Diego Living that on average people gain 7-8 pounds during the holidays. Can you believe that?! And can you imagine how hard it is to lose that 7-8 pounds once you resolve to eat better and exercise? Don't get me wrong I love to ... read more
Healthy Foodie Entertaining on San Diego Living
Hi all! It's always such a pleasure to be a guest on San Diego Living and today was no different. We got to talk about one of my favorite subjects - entertaining the healthy foodie way. In today's segment I make a delicious goat cheese crostini with a persimmon chutney, a grapefruit, pomegranate ... read more
a love affair with beet greens
Grill Steamed Citrus Beet Greens Years before I started incorporating greens into my diet regularly I would never think of eating wilted, cooked down piles of leaves. The closest thing I got to cooked greens was cream of spinach, which hardly counts considering it is simmered in heavy cream and ... read more