Caramelized Shallots and Ricotta Frittata

I made a caramelized shallots, baby spinach, and ricotta stuffing for ravioli that Rani and her friends were making from scratch at her birthday party, and I ended up with some extra stuffing leftover. Caramelized Shallots, Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli. The stuffing was so delicious that I used it the next day to make a fluffy … Continue reading Caramelized Shallots and Ricotta Frittata

A Farmer’s Market Friendship & A Giant Delivery of Farm Fresh Greens

I recently received a huge box of all sorts of greens from the farmer’s market from my friend Rita and her husband Chris. You see Rita has become friends with one of the farm stand owners at her local Farmer’s Market.  Over time as she developed her friendship with this one farm stand vendor she … Continue reading A Farmer’s Market Friendship & A Giant Delivery of Farm Fresh Greens

Stuffed Peppers with Mexican Spiced Veggies & Black Beans

This is a variation of stuffed peppers that I like to make with a frozen vegetable mix called Southwest Blend. This frozen veggie mix is really good, it has bell peppers, black beans, corn, poblano peppers, and roasted onions. With this combination of veggies you really don’t need to chop a whole lot of veggies. I … Continue reading Stuffed Peppers with Mexican Spiced Veggies & Black Beans

Dinner at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California

We have heard so much about this talked about restaurant here in the Bay Area  – Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California.  This restaurant is so popular that you have to plan at least a month in advance just to make a reservation, and cross your fingers and hope that you can get a reservation. … Continue reading Dinner at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California

Southwest Veggie Blend Spinach, Corn and Black Bean Enchiladas

These enchiladas are super easy to make with stupendous results. The best part? All the ingredients are easy to find and already prepped for you. Just toss the ingredients together, stuff in the tortillas, top with sauce and bake. A one pot meal that’s easy and satisfying,

Guys Brunch on a Sunday Afternoon

We find guys are so hard to get gifts for.  Wine, coffee, chocolates, gourmet foods, these are what we turn to when we are struggling to figure out what to get our guy.  Do you see a pattern here?  They are all food-related presents. You know the age-old saying, “A way to a man’s heart … Continue reading Guys Brunch on a Sunday Afternoon