We’ve been told repeatedly that dark, leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses, but going from knowing to preparing and enjoying can be a big learning
No Cranberry Sauce with the turkey? A few years ago there was a cranberry shortage and word spread quickly. Within a few weeks, there were
Mushrooms are so amazing! They make a flavorful meat substitute and help to strengthen our immune system, a big plus during the winter and early
A lot of people have a love/hate relationship with eggplant. Believe me, I get it. Unless eggplant is cooked properly, it can be a chewy,
Is it even possible to have too many salad recipes? Possibly if you hate fruits and vegetables, but then you wouldn’t be reading this
A few months ago, I saw a winter squash I hadn’t seen for a long, long time at a local farmers market. I asked the
After a summer filled with luscious stone fruits, every kind of berry imaginable, and even beverages, ice creams and sorbets made with summer fruits, you’d
This is a salad with autumn and winter written all over it. As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder this salad has
A friend of mine shares her copies of Bon Appetit with me, which I love as there’s a theme for each magazine. The photos are
Every January I go to San Francisco for a few days to see friends and celebrate my birthday. I time my visit to coincide with
If you’ve ever eaten a burger, a sandwich or anything else that features caramelized onions, you likely had a wow moment — a how could
The delicious autumn hard shelled squashes are so welcoming to find at the farmers’ market or in the produce section, especially as nights grow dark
Too much summer squash? Whether your neighbors look the other way when they see you coming with an armload of zucchini or you’re just looking
There’s nothing quite so frustrating as coming home from work tired and hungry, gazing into the refrigerator, then retreating because there’s nothing that says
Spring farmers’ markets and produce stores are so wonderful to peruse and fill our bags and baskets with their deliciousness. Finally, choices other than kale, cabbage
Risotto, when it’s good, is right up there on my comfort food list. I never had risotto, polenta or gnocchi until I was an adult
In the mid-1980s I wrote the Artichoke Cookbook. It was quite successful and so the Brussels sprouts growers on California’s Central Coast asked me
Summer has arrived, which translates to grilling, barbecue and outdoor parties and activities. In other words, keep the food part quick and simple. That’s precisely
Are you crazy for stuffed eggs too? Really, I can’t imagine spring and summer picnics – inside or out – without these silky smooth, delicious
If you are fortunate enough to live where you can get the small artichokes, here’s a delicious recipe for you. And if you can’t get
