SERVES 4 This aromatic dish is the perfect accompaniment to roasted or pan-fried fish. Try it with my Panfried Cod with Herb Sauce. INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp/30 ml butter 1 small white onion, chopped 2 fennel bulbs, sliced 2 apples, cored and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced...
SERVES 4 Although you can use any color sesame seeds, the black gives this dish an elegant feel. These green beans pair well with Macadamia-Crusted Duck Breast with Spicy “Soy” Ginger Sauce. INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp/30 ml coconut oil, preferably expeller-pressed 1 lb/455 g...
SERVES 4 When zucchini season rolls around, my fridge is usually overflowing, between the farmers’ market and the generosity of gardening friends. I am always looking for new ways to prepare zucchini, but this simple sautéed version with fresh herbs remains my...
SERVES 6 I rarely use canned products but fresh sardines are hard to come by. Sardines are loaded with nutrients, so it is worth the trade-off! They are a great source of omega-3 fats, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and selenium. If you do find fresh sardines, they taste...
SERVES 8 Prosciutto e melone is a classic Italian appetizer, perfect for a summer party. I chill my cantaloupe before making this dish to make it extra refreshing. The fresh ground black pepper adds the perfect amount of heat and complexity to this simple appetizer....
SERVES 12 (2 per person) Figs are harvested twice a year in California, in early summer and late summer or early fall. I always grab a basket or two as soon as I see them at the market. In my opinion, not many other fruits can compete with the sweet flavor and the...
SERVES 12 When most of us think of a Middle Eastern eggplant appetizer, baba ghanoush comes to mind. Although it’s a fantastic dip, my favorite Middle Eastern eggplant dish is the lesser-known ikra. The recipe for ikra varies from household to household, and even...
SERVES 4 Pimientos de Padrón are small green peppers from the Galicia region of Spain. I first learned about Padrón peppers while strolling through the farmers’ market with a girlfriend who frequents Spain. She told me they were delicious fried with olive oil and...
SERVES 8 Baba ghanoush offers a brilliant balance of flavor and texture. It is simultaneously light and creamy, and the roasted eggplant offers a hint of smoke. The tahini adds depth and body, while the olive oil lends a fruity finish. As you make this dish several...
Baby Spinach Egg Cups (Total Time: 10 MIN| Serves: 4) Ingredients: 6 Eggs ½ cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1 cup chopped Baby Spinach 14/4 cup crumbled Feta Cheese 1 Tomato, chopped ½ tsp salt 1 tsp Pepper ¼ tsp Garlic Powder 1 ½ cups Water Directions: Pour the water...
