The Desert Southwest, more specifically Palm Desert area in the Coachella Valley was shimmering with heat this past weekend. The floral perfumed air was dry and still, nature’s blast furnace had fired up about one and one half months ahead of schedule. … [Read more...] about Pasta With Mushrooms and Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
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Quinoa Vegetable Cakes for Passover
Quinoa is a very popular ingredient year round for health conscious individuals, those seeking gluten free alternatives to wheat, and vegetarians. As it turns out quinoa is considered kosher for Passover … [Read more...] about Quinoa Vegetable Cakes for Passover
Quinoa With Arugula
Going back to the January theme of becoming fit and healthy, the subject of brown rice and quinoa dishes comes to mind. I made these two dishes last week when my 43 year old marathon running niece was visiting. We were thinking of healthy side dishes, but both of these would … [Read more...] about Quinoa With Arugula
Baked Yams With Cashew Crunch
The other day at my local Whole Foods market they had these huge ugly yet somehow intriguing Japanese sweet potatoes. With the flavors of Thanksgiving still fresh in my memory I made this easy little side dish. It went over very well with the tasting panel (my husband and my … [Read more...] about Baked Yams With Cashew Crunch
Brussels Sprouts and Date Salad
Last week, while having lunch at the popular eatery Joan’s On Third, I tried a roasted Brussels sprouts salad … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts and Date Salad
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