Plums, Rhubarb, Raisins, Oranges, Lemons and Walnuts, Too
Got plums? Then, I have a recipe for you. Plum Conserve, beautifully burgundy, intensely fruity and chunky with plums, rhubarb, sliced oranges and lemons, raisins and chopped walnuts. Enjoy Plum Conserve as a spread on toast, a topping for yogurt, oatmeal or ice cream, and as Continue reading Plum Conserve – Intensely Fruity, Chunky Jam & Condiment
Bold and complex flavors make Moroccan Carrot Raisin Salad the best carrot raisin salad. Citrusy/sharp with preserved lemon, moderately spicy with harissa, and tart/sweet with pomegranate molasses. It’s definitely the uniquely flavored dressing that makes this salad such a standout. Continue reading Moroccan Carrot Raisin Salad – The Best Carrot Raisin Salad
Lots of Green TomatoesFor two weeks I covered our flowers and vegetable garden to protect them from the low night-time temperatures. And then I stopped. With a forecast of snow and a low of 24 degrees, I gave up trying. So I harvested all the herbs and green onions and most of the Continue reading Green Tomato Chutney w/ Apples, Golden Raisins & Ginger
Celebrating Wesak w/ Rice Pudding – Buddha’s PuddingCould there be a more comforting or welcoming dessert than rice pudding? When made with sushi rice or arborio rice, it becomes especially thick and luscious. Rice pudding has been on my mind of late, as Wesak is here. Continue reading Rice Pudding for Wesak
Tagine – Slow-Cooked Stew & Cone-Shaped Ceramic Pot After a mid-winter week of 40+ degree temperatures, we had snow yesterday. With more snow forecast for the rest of the week, seems like winter’s still here. Thus today’s a perfect opportunity to share this hearty, bone-warming and vegan Winter Vegetable Tagine Continue reading Winter Vegetable Tagine aka Moroccan Winter Vegetable Stew
“I’m strong to the finish when I eats me spinach,As a kid growing up in Southern California, I was a guest on the local Popeye Show featuring Tom Hatten and original Popeye cartoons. Kids from all over the greater Los Angeles area sent in a post card with their name and phone number. Continue reading Sautéed Spinach — Basic and Dressed to the Nines
