Is it my imagination, or can you walk into almost any restaurant and find Caesar Salad as an entree with chicken, shrimp, salmon, or some other kind of "add-on"? I grew up making Julia Child's classic version and understand the evolving attraction of this fabulous salad. If you want to create a ...
Putting the “Smoke” in Marinades
Marinades are just one of the ways that I coax a meaty flavor from the meatless stand-ins I employ in my cooking. At one time, I used products like Liquid Smoke, but stopped because of my concern about the health effects of the chemicals it contains. I'm experimenting today with Red Alder Smoked ...
Earth Overshoot Day
Today is Earth Overshoot Day. Simply put, it means up that by August 20, we have used up Earth resources that should have lasted us all year. After today, we are "borrowing" into our planet's future. Think of our planet's resources like your family's bank account - if you spend all your annual ...
Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad
There are tons of recipes for watermelon feta salad, but the one I composed last night for my husband's birthday party is particularly good. Even one of our guests who hates both watermelon and cucumbers cleaned her plate! I used cucumber in addition to the watermelon and feta, lots of fresh mint ...
You only turn 88 once . . .
As you can see by the photo of the remnants of my mom's birthday cake, I am a much better cook than I am a baker. The decadent homemade dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate ganache and organic raspberries wasn't the most gorgeous thing my son Nick and I ever created . . . but it sure did taste ...
Caprese Salad on a Stick Trick
The next time you have just a few minutes before guests arrive, try the caprese salad on a stick trick. I saw this in a magazine a few weeks ago, and it was a lifesaver the other evening. Just thread grape or cherry tomatoes, perline mozzarella balls, and basil leaves on a skewer, douse with a ...
Southwestern Chicken Salad for Your Next Potluck
Looking for a non-meat alternative to bring to your neighborhood potluck dinner? Sure you could bring pasta salad - but doesn't everybody bring that as a non-meat side dish? I wanted to bring something that didn't have any mayo or dairy and could therefore sit on the buffet line without me ...
Boca Improves its Chik’n Patties
My son and I just had Boca's Original Chik'n Meatless Patties for lunch. He's had them a couple of times, but this was the first time I'd tasted them. Our verdict? Pretty darn good! I like that they are vegan, made with non-GMO soy, have no cholesterol, and deliver 11 grams of protein in just 160 ...
