Posts under ‘Recipes’

Harissa Marinated Chicken Kabobs

If you like grilled meats, give this recipe a try. It is very straight forward to make and works equally well for chicken or lamb.

Spiced Swiss Chard with Chicken

This time of year in the Bay Area, we see an abundance of Swiss Chard. It’s a mild leafy plant that is easy to cook and lends itself to soups, saute or simple steaming. The other I was playing around with our latest spice blend, Spice Marrakesh and I used some in this dish. I [...]

Classic French Beef Stew or Boeuf Bourguignon

When the weather turns chilly, there is nothing like a hearty beef stew to infuse the body with warmth. It’s arguably the perfect meal for a cozy Saturday night dinner party with good friends. It’s one of our family’s favorite meals. (Serves 4-6)

The Goat & The Gemilli, or The Kid’s Alright Part Two.

After a sauced pasta has sat in the fridge, the flavors tend to become muted. This muted flavor makes a nice background for fresh ingredients. Here is a simple method to refresh a left over pasta dish.

The Goat & The Gemilli Or The Kid’s Alright!

Seriously, this chevre makes a wonderful sauce for pasta and I would recommend it in lieu of cream cheese in most recipe applications. The flavor is fresh, tangy and light, lending itself to fresh herbs and brighter summer flavors. Plus, goat cheese is lower in calories than cream cheese and goat is one of the most sustainable of our domestic animals.

Great Summer Grilling Tips

* Use a cook’s thermometer to check the “doneness” of the meat: This will prevent over and under cooking.
* Never place cooked meat back into its precooked marinade. This can contaminate the meat.
I’ve seen cooks do this without thinking, much to the veiled horror of their guests.
* You can prevent accidents by making sure children and pets are kept away from the grill.
* Have several oven mitts and towels on hand to move hot plates, and cooked items off the grill.
Grill burns are the worst. They can take an age to heal

Have You Heard About The West Coast Smear?

As a former NooYawker,  I must confess an certain ancestral calling for a chewy toasted bagel with   a smear. While the classic cream cheese smear is always welcome, I have found that a well made hummus makes a delicious, figure-friendly alternative for toasted breads.  It’s light.  It’s tasty; you can put stuff on it [...]

Fast And Tasty Dishes For Entertaining

We are on a light holiday schedule this week and will return the first week of January. In the meantime, please enjoy these videos from Jacques Pepin. They are chock full of great recipes and cooking tips. Happy Holidays from Bill and Kathy!

Pam’s Cranberry Chutney

About two months ago,  Lue Ann  came by our booth at the Farmers’ Market. She is a fabulous cook and often will indulge us little treats. During the summer, Lue Ann shared her insanely great Ginger Apricot jam. Then, she proceeded to top that with a Cranberry Chutney. Usually, I am not a fan of [...]

Pumpkin Cookie and Cake Recipes

two easy to make recipes using our hero the pumpkin…whichI am happy to report our esteemed panel of judges rated them good, good and good. Enjoy.