Tuna Tartare (and a Foodie Get-Together)
What do you do when you have two fabulous foodies coming over with their families to dine with you? Lisa of Authentic Suburban Gourmet and Liren of Kitchen Confidante did just that this past...
View ArticlePorcini, Cremini and Barley Soup
My pantry is in desperate need of reorganizing. I don’t even know all I have in it. Most likely I either have too much of what I’m trying to phase out or I’m low on my true staples. I shouldn’t...
View ArticleCouscous and Cremini Stuffed Bell Peppers w/ Manchego
It seems that I was on the same wavelength as several other bloggers this week–I put couscous on the menu, something I haven’t served at home in a very long time. My motivation was to find a...
View ArticleFarfalle with Sweet Chicken Sausage, Sage and Roasted Tomatoes
One of my favorite things about Spring is that it means the start of the tomato-growing season. I haven’t always been a gardener–in fact, my gardening repertoire is currently limited to growing...
View ArticleChicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Avocado-Lime Sauce
Take me to a Mexican restaurant and 90% of the time, I will order enchiladas. Ground beef or carnitas are my fillings of choice. At home, I use a ground turkey filling seasoned with cumin and chili...
View ArticleStir-Fried Eggplant, Mushrooms and Tomatoes
This healthy, flavorful dish is completely unlike all the rich foods I’ve indulged in all week. It’s as if a switch turned on inside me, sparking an insatiable hunger for only rich, heavy foods. In...
View ArticleTagliatelle in Rich Mushroom Sauce
One of the things I appreciate about my childhood is the freedom my parents gave me to be adventurous in restaurants. They were always of the mind that if my sisters and I were curious to try...
View ArticlePenne with Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms, Eggplant and Sambal
This weekend flew by like most of the others. Aside for a fun evening spent with friends in San Francisco Saturday night, I spent most of my time at home focused on a fun, blog-related project...
View ArticleMushroom-Tofu Lettuce Wraps
The theme of the week for dinner has been quick and easy. I wouldn’t be exaggerating when I say that our meals have taken less than 10 minutes to prepare. It’s been stir-fried greens for the last...
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Fresh Tagliatelle with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Four Mushrooms
My Sunday routine is set. After church service I do my food shopping for the week’s staples: fresh fruit, vegetables, yogurt, snacks, my ever-essential avocados. Though I don’t create a weekly...
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Artichoke and Green Chile Stuffed Mushrooms
When it comes to entertaining or get-togethers I’m always most comfortable being in charge of the appetizer, salad or dessert course. Main dishes are a little trickier for me, especially when I’m...
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Tuna Tartare (and a Foodie Get-Together)
What do you do when you have two fabulous foodies coming over with their families to dine with you? Lisa of Authentic Suburban Gourmet and Liren of Kitchen Confidante did just that this past...
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