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Roasted Broccoli

This roasted broccoli recipe, adapted from the Barefoot Contessa, is really wonderful. It has a lot of flavor. We served it with a mild pasta, and…

Stir-Fried Broccoli with Chili-Garlic Sauce

My father-in-law has become an amazing cook, and he made this as part of our Easter lunch this year with the…

Deep Purple... Potatoes?

I'm in the midst of preparing an Indian feast. I have been cooking all day today. Company is coming tomorrow. An old boarding school buddy of my…

Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian style

I have never been a really big fan of cauliflower, but I love potatoes and spices. This dish, known as 'Alu…

The Buona Pasqua Lunch and The Secret Of No Stir Polenta

Easter around our house is like the Tri-fecta of family holidays. Not only is there the big celebration of…

It's Not Your Uncle Bens' Rice

I once had a sister in law who didn't last very long in the family..when she and one of my husbands brothers came to visit us in Los Angeles. I of…

Meyer Lemon Honey Vanilla Marmalade

If you llike a real marmalade, you will love this fragrantly sensual, sweet, yet tart, pure fruit product on a…

Gingered carrots

Cauliflower, Baby Potatoes, and Heirloom Tomatoes, Oh My!

I love vegetarian meals, hell, I love almost everything except mayonnaise which fortunately doesn't figure in…

Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Apples in Honey-Bourbon Sauce

I am always looking for new ways to present the omnipresent sweet potato. This recipe is pure Southland, with…