I really can't remember the last time I made pesto probably back in the 70s or 80s when it appeared on every pasta dish in every restaurant. It seems that Craig Claibourne introduced the world to pesto in his 1961 publication of The New York Times Cookbook. In a matter of years the pesto phenomena spread through the land. After a while I tried of the basil, parsley and olive … [Read more...]
Photo Challenge: Curves
The curves of Los Angeles. Photo Challenge: Curves … [Read more...]
Salmon Cakes
What to do with a side of salmon left over from my birthday party? I already put some salmon into my spicy coconut sauce and I still have a lot left over. Why not make salmon cakes? I’m not a fan of adding egg as a binder for salmon or crab cakes, it’s a mouth feel and a taste thing. A while back, I’m talking the late 80s, while working at SaraBeth’s Kitchen I was tasked … [Read more...]
Kitchen Essentials
For the past few weeks I’ve been teaching my friend Katy a few basic recipes. First it was the basics of how to sear a fish filet and roast veggies. A good beginner plan is one stove top item, two in the oven. We made the best pesto I’ve had in years and put it on top of regular dough and a cauliflower gluten free pizza. (And yes, a recipe and video are coming as soon as can … [Read more...]
Tried and True Lemon Bars
These tried and true lemon bars are a perennial people pleaser. No matter how picky or finicky an eater, lemon bars will always be welcomed. In the past three weeks (as well as the past thirty years) I’ve brought these lemon bars to a small dinner party, a rather large barbeque, as well as a surprise mother’s day breakfast. And I’m happy to report, no leftovers. I have no … [Read more...]
