It's winter. Even in Los Angeles the evenings and mornings have a crisp chill to them. So that means one thing to my brain--stew. And for this posting, lamb stew or as the French call it Daube. … [Read more...]
Red Quinoa: Thank you Melissa’s Produce
Louise Mellor of Geez Louise fame suggested that I attend an end of year event at Melissa's Produce. … [Read more...]
Roasted Beet Soup
Beets. Nahid loves them. I have tried to like them. Pickled (yuck) Carpaccio-ed (underwhelmed) Raw thinly sliced with vinegar (so-so) Their allure still eluded me. So in my search for a beet dish that I could actually like, I bought a bunch at the Hollywood Farmers Market, threw them in the oven, then combed my cookbooks in search of inspiration. David Tanis' "A Platter of … [Read more...]
Lamb Skewers: Entree or Appetizer
I believe that I cook more lamb than beef. Lamb is a natural for a stew or whereas lamb ribs are great for a summer bbq. But I was looking for something a bit different and found it in "Sunday Suppers at Lucques" by kitchen goddess Suzanne Goin. There are many lamb haters out there. These lamb haters feel the meat is too gamey and are turned off. Nine times out of ten the … [Read more...]
Cheese Straws
A lifetime ago in a strange land called Vermont I ran a bakery called "Baker's Dozen". I was young, inexperienced, and hell bent on failure. Ah youth. … [Read more...]
