Overnight Yeast Waffles
When I want a waffle, I want the real thing. Very crispy on the outside and very light (as in...
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Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
After my daughter returned from a summer camping trip with friends, she kept talking about the...
Tomato Juice and Bloody Marys
Thanks to this year's garden, we've enjoyed scrumptious meals of tomatoes and mozzarella, BLTs,...
Grilled Vegetable & Barley Salad
Flying saucers. The fun summer squash! Use them as you would zucchini - knife-cut chunks or...
Naturally Fermented Cabbage, Small Batch
If you love the tang of vinaigrette-dressed greens, fresh squeezed lemonade, or a sip of kombucha,...
The Summer Season…Pea Shoots and What’s Next?!
Bright green pea shoots with their curly tendrils, baby leaves, and white blossoms - the epitome...
Serrano Chile Simmer Sauce with Shrimp
Chop, blend, and cook this sauce when you've got 45 minutes, then stash it in your fridge for a...
French Chocolate Buttercream
When I want chocolate cake, nothing else will do. I'll wait for it, in fact, I've been waiting for...
Blackberry Italian Meringue Buttercream
Ever since tasting my first Miette cupcake at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza, I've experimented...
High Altitude White Cupcakes with Blackberry Italian Meringue Buttercream
My daughter loves to bake almost as much as I do, and cupcakes are her favorite. I've got several...
Poached Salmon
Fish is not my favorite thing to cook, as it either splatters butter and oil all over the stove or...
Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce/Dressing
Spinach or kale, an avocado, green onions, a nub of fresh ginger. Put these in your basket the...
Potato Gratin
Make this the next time you bake a ham or throw a nice piece of meat on the grill. Potatoes and...
Crimson Lentil & Winter Squash Curry for the Slow Cooker
Cook an onion with the spices, toss in the rest of the ingredients and go away for 3 hours....
Poached Shrimp
I set a bag of frozen shrimp in my refrigerator to thaw but didn't get around to making the recipe...
Madeleine Cake
We call this “madeleine cake” at my house because it is reminiscent of the tender and subtly sweet...
Grissini
Julia Child and Carol Field appeared to have so much fun making these rustic breadsticks that I...
Black Bean Soup
Fit this soup in between the indulgences of the season and feel great! You've got to try...
Chardonnay Sorbet
Another good excuse for enjoying Champagne! Champagne, Chardonnay, Vouvray, really any white wine...
Warm Red Cabbage Salad
This salad from Deborah Madison of Greens (the cookbook and eponymous San Francisco restaurant)...
Bean Basics: Garbanzos for Hummus
If you haven’t yet cooked beans for yourself, garbanzos are a very satisfying first experience....
Sangria
Doctor up some jug wine with orange, lemon and a spash of sparkling water and you have yourself...
Chicken and Seafood Paella
I got curious about paella after enjoying the party-sized lobster paellas made by Richard Poncini...
Beef Noodle Quick Dish
I got distracted by some scuttlebutt this morning. The usual internet conversation, that isn't...
Olive Oil Mayonnaise
If you don't mind the slight green cast, olive oil makes a terrific mayonnaise! Just what you...
Shallot Vinaigrette
We sit on the ridge between seasons, watching the light change from the golden, yellow, bright of...
Pastry for Fruit Galettes
Nothing says homemade like a fresh fruit pie, but making one requires planning and concentration,...
Morning Glory Muffins with Carrots or Zucchini
Many versions of "Morning Glory" muffins abound, but I like these from Dorie Greenspan the...
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Spread)
When you have the BBQ going, toss on a couple whole red peppers to roast; they blacken in a few...
Archive: Blackberry Balsamic Compote
Luscious blackberries from Hagerman Berries in Idaho crossed my path recently, thanks to Market...
Hummus with Thai Flavors
Quick and healthy lunches and snacks are at your fingertips when you have fresh hummus in your...
Present Fish
Got parchment paper? There is no easier way to prepare fish at home. You can prep the packages...
Morning Green Juice
You can trust anything made by the hands of Marissa and her crew at Nourish Kitchen Table - even...
Hot Pepper Simple Syrup
Immunity Infusion. Lily at Zocalo makes this most tantalizing concoction with muddled ginger...
Sautéed Mushrooms with Prosciutto
Great for any kind of nibble party, be it book club, open house, or just hanging out with friends,...
Lamb Meatballs w/Spiced Tomato Sauce
The NYTimes photo of this lamb meatball recipe caught my eye recently, and I had to try it using...
Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
This Thai-inspired soup can be yours in less that 30 minutes! Seek out Chaokoh coconut milk and...
Rustic Spinach Tart + Italian Egg Pastry
A slice of this Spinach Tart served with salad greens + a simple vinaigrette = elegant lunch...
Shrimp & Cheesy Grits
Good ol' grits, known in other parts of the world as polenta, may seem like slow food, but they're...
Buttermilk Herb Dressing
The single best thing you can do to enhance your at-home salad experience is to never, ever use a...
House Granola
There are many types of granola, but this is my go-to recipe. The honey is key for making clusters...
Pickled Red Onions
A batch of these pickled red onions will last in your fridge two or three weeks. Use a forkful to...
Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps
Monday night, 6pm. Everybody hungry. Thawed package of ground pork in the fridge—mostly because...
Amy’s Gluten-Free “All-Purpose” Flour Mix (Cup4Cup knock off)
"Is it gluten free?" An innocent, yet cuttingly honest inquiry I was getting from my kids before...
Chicken Broth, Chicken & Rice Soup
Your own homemade chicken broth has so much more going for it than what you can buy in those boxes...
Breakfast Potatoes
Parboiled potatoes in your refrigerator means you can make these amazing potatoes in about 20...
Crispy-Smashed Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are wonderful, but wouldn't it be great if there was even more of the crispy...
Potatoes. Get ’em ready to go!
Fingerling potatoes and lentils are two of the surprises people will find in this week's "Farmer's...
Bourbon Frozen Custard
A zabaglione, sabayon kind of thing, only you douse it with Bourbon and freeze it...so, kind of an...
Salted Chocolate Buckwheat Cookies
Most cookies nowadays, especially those that veer from using primarily refined wheat flour, aren't...
Pizza Dough
Pizza at home seems like a good idea until you try to mix and rise the dough the same day you're...
High-Altitude Double Chocolate Cake with Italian Meringue
Moist, chocolatey, and fantastic on its own, even without frosting, Miette's double chocolate cake...
Brining that Thanksgiving Turkey
It's Monday of Thanksgiving week. Definitely time to start thinking about what you're cooking on...
Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
Chicken Broccoli. It announced "company's coming!" back in the 1970's, when I was a kid learning...
Peach Butter
There's really no such thing as "too many peaches", but I felt that way over the weekend when last...
Browned-Butter Buckwheat Waffles
Did you know that waffle and pancake batter actually improves with a little rest time in the...
Modified Memphis Coleslaw
This is the coleslaw you want for pulled pork. My modified Memphis-style slaw is creamy, sweet and...
Cardamom Mini Macaroons
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Grilled Peach, Sweet Onion & Bacon Salad
A delicious and different side dish for the grilling out, porch party days of summer: grilled...
Jimtown Store Energy Bars
Pack these homemade energy bars on your next outdoor adventure and know you're eating real food....
Lamb Gyros with Raita and Red Cabbage
One of my new friends from the Bozeman winter farmers market is Dave Scott from Montana Highland...
Magenta Stripe Juice
Just got off the phone with a friend who has been on a two week juice fast. He claims he feels...
Slow Cooker Chalupa
Chalupa. A family favorite from Sunset Magazine and the era of avocado-green kitchen appliances...
Magnolia Chocolate Cupcakes, High-Altitude
I’ve made Magnolia’s chocolate cupcakes for second birthdays, third birthdays, fourth birthdays,...
Pot Roast
Pot Roast serves 4 - 6 See ingredients for “Meat”, “Veggies & Bacon” and “Liquid” when...
Apple-Fennel Slaw
This slaw is the perfect complement to fish and shellfish (especially crab cakes!) but is also...
Rustic Chard Tart
The savory tarts of the Mediterranean are my inspiration for this Rustic Chard Tart, a slice of...
Via’s Chicken Patties with Lemon Yogurt Dip
We make picky eaters. By dumbing down food “for the kids”, by not seasoning, under-seasoning, or...
Stir-Fry Beef with Bok Choy
blog text updated May 1, 2018 originally published Sept 2012. Stir fry is really all about...
Birria
“Beef stew” takes on a whole new dimension with dried chiles and the other wonderful, savory...
Best Banana Bread (can be gluten-free or wheat-free)
Forgiving is banana bread's middle name. I can recommend no better recipe for playing around with...
Amy’s Gluten-Free Flour Mix (no dairy)
Bob’s Red Mill makes it convenient to try all kinds of different flours milled from grains, seeds,...
Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate. A cozy way to get started on a foggy, rain-droppy morning. As our occasional...
Cucumber CAP and Ginger Juice
Overflowing CSA produce box? Get a bit carried away at the farmers market last weekend? Just...
Chicken in Yogurt Marinade (Tandoori Chicken at Home)
A new spice to add to your kitchen, or move from the back of the cabinet to the front, Garam...
Cherry Galette
A charming 100 year old farmhouse outside of Bozeman Montana provided the beautiful location....
Berry Pie
Summer's here. Make pie. Berry Pie makes 1 9–10 inch pie 6 half-pint containers of fresh,...
Goulash
First weekend of June. Not the time of year you typically associate with stews, but given our...
Crusty Bread and Tomato Salad
It has almost been warm out here in the SF Bay Area and that means grilling and fresh salads like...
Meringue Buttercream and Happy Easter!
Usually I'm not so "Martha", but I have an enthusiastic 8 year old who's got me digging around in...
Salad for Dinner: Arugula, Couscous and Filet
If you live on the Peninsula here in the SF Bay Area, a trip to Eddie and Homa’s new olive oil...
Almond Chia Smoothie
More cheers for Navitas, the “superfood” company. As I’ve mentioned before, this company has it...
Roasted Brussels Sprout Chips
The crispy brussels sprout chips from Marlowe are better, but you can make these at home whenever...
Smoked Turkey and Blue Cheese Salad in Endive Spears
‘Tis the season to know how to whip up a good hors d'oeuvre. And a big plus if it isn’t based on...
Spicy Juice
As much as I like playing in the kitchen, I don’t like to buy (or store) unnecessary kitchen...
Madeleines
Madeleines. A scrumptious and festive little cookie. I’ve tried several recipes, but always return...
Strawberry Cashew Creams
I wanted to post this dessert in the heat of summer because it is such a fabulous thing to do with...
Green Garlic & Kabocha Curry Soup
A regular in my winter farmers market basket, was I sure surprised to find Kabocha squash at my...
Teff Brownies
The whole grain flours widely available today pack a powerful health punch and add delicious...
Saving Summer. How to freeze berries.
Summer is a great time to clean out your freezer. Get in there, take inventory, have some...
Caesar Salad Dressing
Lemony Caesar dressing is terrific on crisp, chilled romaine lettuce or as a dip for vegetables. I...
Slow Cooker Black Beans, Guatemalan Style
We hit on a winning combination the last time I served these black beans. Fresh corn masa for...
Bachelor Dinner #1: Merguez and Lentils
While many of you were chugging (figuratively...and literally...) up Hayes a couple Sundays back...
Bean Salad
As much as I like to cook, sometimes it is fun and satisfying to open a couple cans and call it a...
Brioche
If you're the type of person who likes the feeling of accomplishment, I want you to stock your...
Miso Sauce
Umami, the fifth taste, delivers savoriness, complementing the basic four tastes of sweetness,...
Choco-Maca Smoothie
Navitas. This company has it down. Not only are their products on the cutting edge of...
Asparagus Terrine with Tarragon Mayonnaise
This might seem a fussy preparation for asparagus and eggs, but it is one of those magic French...
Jerusalem Artichokes (Sunchokes)
Really. They're delicious. Perhaps it is the case of anything roasted with enough olive oil...
Green Thai Dressing
There is much to learn from the creativity going on in the vegan and raw culinary worlds. But you...
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