Miner’s Lettuce
I’ve found miner’s lettuce for the past couple of weeks at the Saturday morning San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Miner’s lettuce is a green edible annual plant from the purslane family that...
View ArticleSalad of Snap Peas, Bacon and Marcona Almonds with Meyer Lemon Dressing
This week I found the most flavorful snap peas at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers market. These peas are so delicious when just eaten as as snack, but I wanted to do something different with...
View ArticleFrench-Style Macarons in San Francisco
When I couldn’t take my scheduled flight to Paris this week due to the volcanic ash issue, I did the next best thing – searched for French-style macarons in San Francisco. A macaron (not to be...
View ArticleChoosing and Preparing Fava Beans
Fava beans are appearing now in our local Bay Area farmers markets. They are so fresh-tasting and delicious. You do have to shell them, cook them and peel them before serving. However, they are so...
View ArticleRoasted Spring Torpedo Onions
Sweet spring torpedo onions are in season now. My favorite way to prepare them is to roast them. Roasting really enhances their sweetness, and the leftovers (if there are any) are delicious when...
View ArticleRoasted Rhubarb with Cinnamon and Sugar
Rhubarb is one of my springtime favorites! It grows like crazy in my Napa Valley garden. I’ve found that people either love it or hate it – or else they have never tried it. Rhubarb has edible...
View ArticleChocolate-Banana-Cinnamon Whole-Grain Paninis
These chocolate-banana-cinnamon paninis are favorites of ours. We have them a couple of times a month for breakfast, usually on the weekend. We like to use rustic bread from the farmers market, along...
View ArticleBountiful Blueberries
Blueberries are in season right now in our local Bay Area farmers markets. In addition to tasting great, I’ve read that blueberries may actually reduce the effects of age-related conditions such as...
View ArticleBlackberry Jam
Blackberries are in season now and are available locally in our Northern California farmers markets. Making jam is a great way to preserve blackberries so that you can enjoy them all year long. I...
View ArticleBaby Radish Appetizers
Marin Roots Farm brought baby radishes and radish flowers to the market this week. They were exceptionally fresh and flavorful. So flavorful, in fact, that I didn’t want to waste one single bite of...
View ArticleRoasted Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables with Fennel Flowers
Fennel flowers have a very pleasant spicy, licorice flavor. I harvested some from my garden to use with a pork tenderloin roast and vegetables. The flowers make a gorgeous garnish to serve with the...
View ArticleSlow-Roasted Tomatoes
This is one of my favorite ways to bring out even more flavor in vine-ripened tomatoes. You can either peel the tomatoes first, or leave the skin on – it depends on how you would like to use them. We...
View ArticleBob’s Belgian Beef Stew
Ingredients 3 lbs boneless lean stew beef, trimmed of fat 2 T olive oil 1 large bottle dark Belgian-style beer, such as Chimay or Hennipen (about 22 ounces) 1 quart (32 oz) chicken stock 12 pearl...
View ArticleRoasted Asparagus Frittata with Bacon (optional)
Ingredients 14-15 medium stalks asparagus, washed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 strips bacon (such as Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Bacon), optional 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped scallions 6 large...
View ArticleVegetable Paella
There are a couple of tricks to making paella. One is the rice. For beginners, I would highly recommend using Bomba rice from Spain. It has a shorter grain and is more “foolproof”. The other is to...
View ArticlePan-Fried Pasta with Asparagus and Meyer Lemon
Fresh asparagus is such a treat – I can hardly wait until the first spears appear in our local farmers markets. This recipe is super-easy and delicious. It can be made in about 30 minutes using your...
View ArticleFarro “Risotto” with Mushrooms and Fresh Asparagus
Tender asparagus is such a treat. I can’t resist buying a few bunches when it first shows up for the season in our local farmers markets. It is delicious alone but also pairs well with so many...
View ArticleSungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
View ArticleMeatballs in Tomato Sauce
This dish is great for nights when the weather is slightly cold or dreary. The leftovers can be used in sandwiches the next day – guaranteed to bring a smile! You can serve these meatballs as an...
View ArticleSpring Onion, Roasted Pepper, Mushroom and Corn Galette
A galette (rustic tart) is so easy to make and is sure to become one of your “go to” dishes. I make both sweet and savory galettes (such as this Nectarine Galette), depending upon the season and the...
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