One of my favorite ways to enjoy beets is to roast them until they are caramelized and tender. I can eat them just like that or slice them up and add to a salad or vegetable plate. In this delicious recipe I toss beets with watercress, endive, toasted walnuts and a lemon vinaigrette. Warm Beet […]
I love crepes, they are so versatile and easy to make. I often make a stack of them ahead and then store in the freezer for when I need them. This recipe is for a sweet dessert crepe and can be filled with any cooked fruit you like such as apples, pears, plums, peaches or […]
I am leading a culinary trip to Verona in Northern Italy in September of this year and would love to have you join me. My partner, Demet Guzey and I have come together to bring you the best in local markets, hands-on classes and wine tastings from the famous Valpolicella region. Second to Chianti, Valopicella […]
I taught a wonderful private cooking class in Los Angeles two weeks ago at a regular clients home in West Hollywood. We have been cooking together for many years and she often wants to learn techniques more than recipes. She was very curious about how to grill a whole chicken under a brick known as […]
What an beautiful and delicious appetizer this is, or it could be a side for a simple meal of grilled fish and green salad. Puff pastry is the easiest dough to work with, as it isn’t finicky like phyllo or pastry dough. I buy it frozen and defrost it on the counter for an hour […]
The holidays bring up so much stuff; memories of childhood, reminiscences of days gone by, loneliness for a family connection when there is none. But for me, mostly, I am aware of how lucky I was to grow up the way I did. My mother was the original superwoman – she did it all; from […]
Looking for an easy and fabulous appetizer for the holidays? Try this super yummy burrata on crostini, topped with crisp applewood bacon and caramelized shallots or onions. This is sure to be a go to recipe for any occasion. Burrata on Crostini with Caramelized Shallots and Bacon Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients ¼ cup olive […]
This is the best soup for colder weather which we are finally having now at the end of October. I left the greens out of the photo as I recommend stirring them in at the end of the cooking to retain their bright green color. Spicy Red Lentil Soup with Cilantro Serves 6 to 8 […]
This is one of my dishes that always gets rave reviews. It can be made with pork tenderloin as well which would be cooked for about 20 minutes. If you need to use an alternative sweetener, try honey. Sweet and Spicy Sticky Chicken Serves 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 2 Tb. lime juice ½ cup […]
Can you imagine a more delicious dish than this eggplant stuffed with ground lamb, onion, garlic, spices and then topped with feta? I have made these vegetarian as well by opting for chopped sauteed wild mushrooms in place of the lamb. This is a great dish for entertaining and freezes well. Lamb Stuffed Eggplant with […]
One of my favorite summer soups – gazpacho brings back memories of my mother who would make it with all the wonderful vegetables from our garden. Refreshing and healthy; it’s a great first course or light lunch or blended as a smoothie for breakfast. Gazpacho Serves 8 to 10 Ingredients 1 small red onion, minced […]
A simple, quick salad for the dog days of summer. You can use feta instead of the chèvre if desired. I love summer salads that use up leftover protein from last nights meal, think of grilled shrimp, pork tenderloin, tofu, or salmon as a replacement for the chicken. I also recommend using any kind of […]
