Fresh meaty clams, butter, garlic, and a crisp white wine combine in this dish for what I think of as heaven in a bowl. This dish makes me seriously want to be a mermaid for a day. (my family nick-named this dish Mermaid Broth) And what’s even more fun is that this impressive enough for…
Category: gluten free
Lemon Curd
Good lemon curd is at once sweet, buttery, tangy, and thoroughly lemony. It makes an super fast dessert – Lemon Tart – and tastes delightful on a fresh baked scone. But the best part? it’s really easy to make from scratch, and tastes much better than jarred lemon curd. The key to success with this…
Salmon, Rice and Snap peas – One Pot Meal
Here’s a tasty, fast and nutritious one pot meal using all fresh ingredients. I think this one may even be faster that take out, and with some substitutions can be made entirely with ingredients in your pantry or freezer. The basic concept is that you’re steaming salmon and snap peas on top of the rice,…
Orange Fennel Rice Salad
Juicy navel oranges team up with crunchy fennel, slivered almonds, and brown rice to make this salad a standout addition to a meal, or a great portable lunch on the go. The addition of fresh mint keeps this mid-winter salad bright. Use your best olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to add other layers…
Miso Broth Chicken or Tofu
This rich, brothy dish tastes much richer and more complex than it should, as it takes just 15 minutes to get together. Why? The umami-bomb flavors of miso, soy, and shitaki create instant depth. Sauteed onion gives this dish backbone, while fresh grated ginger adds sparkle. Use sliced chicken breast or tofu for substance, and…
Lime-Chipotle Chicken
It’s winter in California, which means spicy, tart, ripe limes. This recipe is my go-to marinade for chicken thighs. It stars a threesome of flavor all-stars: lime, garlic, and chipotle. These three are bold individually, but there is special magic when they get together in this marinade. Whip up some Lime-Chipotle chicken, and then use…