Meyer Lemon Macadamia Nut Tart
I’m not usually a lemon kind of girl. Dessert, to me, is chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Fruit tarts, lemon bars, and fruity crumbles on...
March Kitchen Challenge: Croissants
It’s easy to stay in your comfort zone, as is true of many areas of life, including in the kitchen. It’s easy to think that...
Dark Chocolate and Banana Truffles
Chocolate and banana make one amazing combination. And these truffles are no exception, with a silky smooth, creamy center that has just enough banana flavor...
Book Signings and San Francisco Sweets
It’s been an exciting two weeks. The book officially released on February 12th, and we celebrated with a TV appearance and book signing at Parnassus...
Butternut Squash Risotto with Pine Nuts, Balsamic Drizzle, and Fried Sage
Who said fall was the only time of year to enjoy foods of the orange persuasion? Not me, apparently, given the abundance of pumpkin, sweet...
Vegetarian Lentil and Sweet Potato Empanadas
This recipe didn’t come together easily. I had been meditating on a sort of savory vegetarian empanada recipe for some time now, inspired perhaps by...
Happy 6th Birthday!
On February 16, 2007, I posted my very first recipe on this here blog. A seared tuna salad, in fact. The post contained a single...
Pumpkin & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Perhaps “stuffed” is quickly becoming a thing around here. Stuffed desserts, and now stuffed pasta shells. These stuffed shells are simple and straightforward, and while...
Breakfast for Dinner is Here!
Well, folks… today is the day. What started almost exactly one year ago is now officially published. Yes, that means as of today, you can...
Black Rice Salad with Mango and Peanuts
Why, I do declare, this is the prettiest dinner we’ve made all year. But unlike other superficial dishes whose beauty is disappointing, this one actually...
Stuffed Cherry Blossom Sugar Cookies
If I had a cookie for every “stuffed” cookie recipe I’ve oogled, well, I’d be stuffed. Much like these cookies. Because it turns out, stuffing...
Weeknight Lo Mein
Dinner is often a battle. A battle to beat the clock; to get the dishes done with so we can get on with our night,...
