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: Main dish
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…
Beans and Rice
Look no further for a tasty, inexpensive, nutritious, easy-to-make meal than Beans and Rice. So — does this qualify as a recipe? Sort of. Think of it as an outline for the ultimate frugal meal – a delicious time-tested combo of creamy pinto beans with nutty brown rice, with a few toppings for flavor and…
Asparagus + Chicken + Quinoa = the Beauty of One
I just returned from a multiple city trip to look at colleges for my daughter. Though we ate fabulous restaurant meals, I found myself longing for fresh, simple food centered on the seasonal produce I find here in the Bay Area. One of the college students we ate with was a California girl living in…
Rice Bowl Lunch
I was recently inspired by a meal at a local restaurant. It was a delicious combo of vegetables, meat, and seasonings on a bowl of rice. My daughter and I were wanting some tasty, nutritious lunch options for the week, but they needed to be fast. We decided to give rice bowls a try, and…
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