Soft buttery cookies all topped with finely chopped fruit and nuts, we call these cookies fruit and nut shortbread cookies. They are so good folks, actually they’re the best shortbread cookies we’ve had! It’s the perfect afternoon treat especially when had with a cold glass of milk or a good cup of coffee or tea.
Continue reading Fruit and Nut Shortbread CookiesCategory Archives: From the Kitchen
Early Fall Black Eyed Pea Salad
I call this an early fall black eyed pea salad because it has lots of ingredients that are in abundance right now- veggies such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and even fruits such as pomegranates. Really hearty and wonderfully delicious this black bean salad is.
Continue reading Early Fall Black Eyed Pea Salad
Eggplant & Peas in Cilantro Chili Ginger Paste
I had this delicious eggplant dish when we were in Santa Cruz a couple of weeks ago and I’m not a huge fan of eggplant. However when it’s made right I love this vegetable. This curry is one such dish.
Continue reading Eggplant & Peas in Cilantro Chili Ginger Paste
Pumpkin, Carrot and Sweet Potato Thai Red Curry
A fall inspired recipe with all the warm colors and flavors we are craving these days. This Thai red curry is so easy to make folks, you’ll be amazed how delicious a dish this quick and easy can be. And you don’t even have to go to a Thai restaurant for it. So much healthier to make this dish at home!
Continue reading Pumpkin, Carrot and Sweet Potato Thai Red Curry
Baby Kale Salad with Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Oh the beauty of a good balsamic vinegar. When balsamic is aged to perfection it can transform any salad into something special. This is especially true when you want to keep the dressing simple to show off fresh salad ingredients. Which is what I did with this baby kale salad.
Continue reading Baby Kale Salad with Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Tomato Rice
At this time of year I get loads and loads of tomatoes from my neighbor. So many that to prevent them from spoiling I chop them up and freeze them to use throughout the year. I’ve made so many tomato based recipes that taste fabulous just from that one wonderful ingredient – garden fresh tomatoes. Having exhausted a lot of tomato recipes I ventured to try something new with my current batch of tomatoes – an Indian style tomato rice.
Continue reading Tomato Rice
Ginger Teacakes with Apple Brandy Syrup
Gingery, with the fragrance of apples, these are awesome teacakes for afternoon tea or to have with your morning coffee.
Continue reading Ginger Teacakes with Apple Brandy Syrup
Thai Basil and Fresh Mint Fried Rice with Chinese Braising Greens
There is something about fresh aromatic Thai basil fried rice that makes me happy. Thai basil has an amazing aroma that creates a feel good sense, as does fresh mint. The beauty of this rice is that its packed with both. Really an easy dish to make with delicious results.
Continue reading Thai Basil and Fresh Mint Fried Rice with Chinese Braising Greens
Late Summer Tea with Friends
In late summer celebrating our friend Rose’s birthday is a wonderful treat especially when the three of us good friends meet for tea.
Continue reading Late Summer Tea with Friends
Mission Fig & White Peach Fruit and Nut Salad With White Peach Balsamic Vinaigrette
“Fruits, nuts, cucumbers, spring mix salad.” This was the text I got from my Auntie Uma with this colorful photo.
Continue reading Mission Fig & White Peach Fruit and Nut Salad With White Peach Balsamic Vinaigrette