My pink jasmine is in full bloom and its intoxicating fragrance beckoned me to use it in my kitchen. Here is my take on a simple, creamy and luscious custard ice cream gently perfumed with fresh pink jasmine. I use my trusty Cuisinart ice cream maker for homemade ice cream. It only takes about 20…
Category: vegetarian
PB&J Smoothie
Calling all PB&J fans — this is YOUR smoothie! It captures the taste of a childhood favorite sandwich in a grownup friendly (ie: less sugar) smoothie. I love it for breakfast before heading out on a bike ride, as it has a great balance of energy for sustained activity. Peanuts* are a fabulous source of…
Bulgur Salad with Spring Herbs
I grow a number of herbs in my garden. They are not only great to have for cooking, they are also pretty, easy-going members of my garden plant communities. While tabouleh is often made with parsley, I’m highlighting three mild fresh green herbs in this version: mint, lemon balm, and fennel fronds. They’re like good…
Cabbage Salad with Roasted Garbanzos and Spicy Tahini dressing
Crunchy, subtly sweet, mild, savory, and a tasty nutrient powerhouse. I’m talking about cabbage, of course! This stalwart vegetable deserves some love, especially in the winter when quality salad greens can be scarce. But cabbage — it’s there for you! I paired mine with a zingy, savory tahini dressing and added roasted garbanzos and pepitas…
Fresh Lemon Bars
Lemons are ripe here in California, and the trees in my neighborhood are loaded with beautiful, yellow gems. Here’s a recipe for luscious, tangy-sweet lemon bars with a buttery crust. Enjoy! Fresh Lemon Bars Makes 24 bars For the crust: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups (10 oz) flour 2 TB […]
Carrot Coconut Soup
I love the sweet, delectable carrots I get in my CSA box, and had a big bunch as they are plentiful this time of the year. I combined the carrots with fresh turmeric and creamy coconut milk for a warming, aromatic, lightly spiced soup. I enhanced the natural sweetness and aromatic qualities of carrot and…
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