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2010-11-26T07:46:14-08:00

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2010-11-24T16:31:55-08:00

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Pumpkin Pecan Roulade

2010-11-20T12:20:43-08:00

The holidays are upon us, and it's time to get dressed up. The silver needs polishing, the shoes need shining and the kids need scrubbing. Even our food gets dressed up, with stuffings and dressings, garnishes and twists, crystal and...

Thanksgiving Side: Spiced Acorn Squash with Coriander and Lime

2010-11-17T13:06:32-08:00

Spiced Acorn Squash with Coriander and Lime Have you noticed that fall and winter vegetables are often rock-hard? It's as though Mother Nature is providing a protective shield for her bounty to hunker down for the colder weather. Unlike the...

Bacon, Brussel Sprout and Parmesan Pasta

2010-11-12T11:46:24-08:00

Pasta with Bacon and Brussel Sprouts is a match made in heaven - you get to eat your vegetables and have your bacon, too. It's a perfect dinner in the autumn season when cool grey weather beckons rich and hearty...

Beet Gratin with Gruyère and Thyme

2010-11-09T06:30:16-08:00

Beet Gratin with Gruyère and Thyme I am a beet convert. It took a good long time for me to reconcile their earthy taste. I gazed at beets from the sidelines, attracted to their vibrant magenta and ochre hues, cognizant...

Indian Spiced Lentils

2010-11-06T09:17:56-07:00

It's the time of year when I like to take a culinary holiday in my kitchen. October is behind us, finished in a flourish of pumpkins and candy. Thanksgiving is looming, and thoughts are rife with turkey, stuffings, and pies....

Pumpkin Pecan Spice Bread

2010-11-03T12:00:00-07:00

Pumpkin Pecan Spice Bread is a lightly sweet and mellow loaf bread, redolent with pumpkin and spice. This toothsome cake bread is studded with raisins and pecans, adding natural sweetness and heartiness to each mouthful. It's delicious for breakfast or...

Foodista Best of the Food Blogs Cookbook

2010-11-02T09:26:11-07:00

As mentioned last week, it's been a busy autumn: I have been published in not one but two cookbooks that have been recently released. The latest is the Foodista Best of the Food Blogs Cookbook. A recipe from TasteFood was...

Post-Halloween Detox: Spice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

2010-11-01T07:59:00-07:00

Candy overload? Try this healthy respite, updated from the TasteFood archives. Looking for a healthy diversion from all of the Halloween candy in your house? Pumpkins are not just good for decoration and their sweet nutrient-rich flesh. Their seeds are...

Butternut Squash, Tomato and Chickpea Ragout with Kale and Couscous

2010-10-29T11:58:20-07:00

The heat of chile, spices of North Africa and earthiness of kale beautifully complement sweet butternut squash in this hearty ragout. Bright, rich and healthy, this recipe is easily prepared in 30 minutes making it a delicious option for a...

Foodies of the World

2010-10-26T11:40:56-07:00

Earlier this year I was contacted by the Slattery Media Group in Australia to contribute to the cookbook "Foodies of the World" representing some of "the best of the web" foodblogs from around the globe. Not only was I flattered,...

Easy Weekend Baking: Coconut Blondies

2010-10-24T10:59:31-07:00

Coconut Blondies are the perfect antidote for a rainy weekend day. They are simple to make, kid-friendly and sinfully delicious. Filled with chocolate chips and flecked with coconut, these buttery rich squares will make you want to stay inside and...

In Season: Apple Tarte Tatin

2010-10-21T12:41:02-07:00

Fall season means baking with apples, and one of my favorite ways to bake with apples is to make a Tarte Tatin. I have posted this recipe before on TasteFood, but, dang, it's so good, I have to post it...

Tomato Confit

2010-10-17T10:26:19-07:00

It's amazing where you discover the darnedest things: Last week I discovered a recipe for Tomato Confit in the wilderness of a national park. I was on kitchen duty for my daughter's school outing to a Bay area national seashore....