Baked Halibut with Leeks & Cherry Tomatoes
My dear friend Liza Utter and her husband Tom has us over for dinner a few years ago, and Liza made us a dinner that was so incredible I simply could not believe my taste buds. She graciously gave me the recipe as soon as I asked for it, and now I’m giving it to […]
Black Bean Burger – Vegan and Gluten Free Friendly
When I first moved to Malibu, my now husband took me to a place called John’s Garden. It was a small deli, so I didn’t think it would be anything special, but boy was I wrong! I had the best black bean burger of my life! As I always do, whenever I have something great, […]
Ginger Scallion Oil
On my last visit to NYC, my friend Hannah took me to a vegan restaurant called Peacefood Cafe. I proceeded to have the most delicious meal: a brown rice bowl topped with sauteed veggies and drizzled with ginger scallion oil. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about that meal, so I decided it was […]
Yam Veggie Chili
Last week was a long week. Good – great, actually. But long. So when I came home from work last Friday night, I opened a bottle of good red wine (not something I often do), and poured myself a glass. Then I poured myself another. I wouldn’t usually encourage drinking and using sharp objects, knives […]
Black Pepper Fettucine with Chardonnay Sauce and Grilled Asparagus
I have a new love in my life. Yes. Ted has reluctantly made room for him, for I’ve given him no choice. His name is Potter. Harry Potter. I eat breakfast with him every morning. He keeps me company on the couch at the end of a long day. I even take him to bed […]
Night-before-a-marathon dinner: Baked Salmon, Yam Fries and Lentil Quinoa Pilaf over Wilted Arugula
It’s 3:58pm on Sunday March 18th. Wait a minute, wait a minute – let’s rewind. I woke up at 4:25am this morning. Why so early? Because mine and Ted’s shuttle to get to the start of the LA Marathon at Dodger’s Stadium left Santa Monica at 5:30am. Yes, I said 5:30am. Needless to say, this […]
Couscous Sheperd’s Pie
Yup. That’s right. I finally did it. It happened after watching the 3rd episode in a row of Amazing Wedding Cakes. I love that show. I always learn something new when I watch it. For example, don’t roll up a ribbon of fondant before putting cornstarch on it, or it will stick together when you […]
Eggplant & Golden Squash Tagine with Chickpeas & Raisins
Ok. So here is the thing about testing out new recipes, both my own compilations and the ones I find in cookbooks: Sometimes, they don’t turn out the way you hoped: too bland, too spicy, too mushy, too crunchy, too – fill-in-the-blank-here – and sometimes even just downright inedible. This recipe falls into the category […]
Oven Roasted Halibut with Cherry Tomatoes, Leeks & Olive Oil
With Christmas right around the corner, I’ve got my car radio station locked on KOST 103.5. They are the only radio station in L.A. crazy enough to play continuous Christmas carols all day long starting the week before American Thanksgiving. As such, you might say they are my personal heroes. A radio station that makes […]
Charm City Cakes West and a Broken Birthday Cake!
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving, everyone! I know – it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me. So let me bring you up to speed. First off, last week, I made my very first flourless chocolate cake for my beautiful friend Amy on her birthday. I went for my morning workout at the Santa Monica stairs, […]
