While it may not feel like Fall here on the west coast, we are, in fact, smack dab in the middle of it. You know how I can tell? Because the produce is changing. Peaches, plums and pluots are starting to be replaced by pears, apples and citrus. Since the produce is changing, it would… Continue reading Steak Salad with Asian Pears
Category: Entrees
Grilled Skirt Steak with Fruit Salsa
Summer is coming to a close, which means soon all those delicious stone fruits will be gone. But don’t cry just yet. There are still a few days of warm weather left and all that beautiful fruit is still available, which means there’s still time to make this wonderful dinner. I found this recipe while… Continue reading Grilled Skirt Steak with Fruit Salsa
Sweet Corn Risotto
I’m so over the heat. It’s been hot and sticky here in Southern California for weeks now. While I’ve never been a fan of hot weather, I especially hate humidity. But evidently Mother Nature forgot that we don’t live on the east coast and has graced us with some serious humidity. It’s been awful. So… Continue reading Sweet Corn Risotto
Ravioli with Peaches
That’s right, peaches and ravioli. Weird combo, right? Not something you’d ever think of putting together on the same dish, right? Well, you’re not alone. When I saw this recipe in Better Homes and Gardens that’s exactly the first thought that went through my mind. Could this actually be good? I mean, of course I’d… Continue reading Ravioli with Peaches
Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad
I’ve been talking a lot about grilling the past few weeks because it’s summer, it’s hot and God knows I don’t want to be stuck cooking inside. So, I’ve been grilling. While a lot of it has been proteins like chicken and steaks, I’ve also been grilling vegetables and fruits. The open flames and wood… Continue reading Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad
Lamb and Sweet Onion Pitas
If there’s one kind of recipe I love, it’s the kind that takes no time to put together. The fact that my boys lap it up every time I make it for dinner is also a huge plus; and it can be made year round. In my book that’s the hat trick of dinner recipes.… Continue reading Lamb and Sweet Onion Pitas
Chile-Lime Pork
I love summer time – the warm air, the sun not setting until 7:30 or 8, our lovely backyard. All these things make it the ideal kitchen, especially if you love to grill, which I do. But since I’m me, I don’t just want to cook hamburgers and hot dogs all summer. I also like… Continue reading Chile-Lime Pork
Tarragon Steak and a trip to Market
You’ve heard me talk about the Food Bloggers of Los Angeles. We’re a group of food bloggers who get together once a month to discuss our blogs, food and everything in between. That in between could be as simple as discussing the future of social media or as exciting as tours of local farms, restaurants… Continue reading Tarragon Steak and a trip to Market
Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Barbecue Sauce
I love this time of year. Not only can I finally pull my tank tops and shorts out of their drawers, but with the beach just a few blocks away, swimming has become my family’s national pastime. But this warm weather also means more dinners are being prepared via grill. There’s nothing better than cooking… Continue reading Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Barbecue Sauce
Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
I’m a huge Billy Joel fan. I’ve been listening to him since I was a kid and his Innocent Man album was released. That album along with his single, Uptown Girl, got me into Billy Joel. No, it wasn’t Piano Man, though I absolutely love that song. As a matter of fact, I don’t think… Continue reading Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
Oven-Roasted Pork with Rhubarbecue Sauce
As you all know I’m a big fan of rhubarb. I wait for it to appear all year and when it finally does I cook up a storm with it. While I enjoy making sweet things like muffins or parfaits, I also adore making savory rhubarb dishes, mainly because no one ever expects them. When… Continue reading Oven-Roasted Pork with Rhubarbecue Sauce