Category Archives: Vegetarian

Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Here’s a healthier version of the traditional blue cheese dressing/dip to accompany my healthy chicken wings, or use in your salad. Ingredients 1/3 cup light or fat-free small curd cottage cheese 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar 2 tbsp. fat-free/skim milk … Continue reading →

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Brie en Croute

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Ahhhh… brie. I wasn’t always a fan, but now, I sing a different tune and can make a meal out of it (and have). This past Thanksgiving, I hosted dinner at my house, and wanted to have some appetizers for … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Shells

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

I was very fortunate to grow up having a Mom who was (is) an excellent cook. And I know my passion for cooking and baking resulted from her amazing meals and desserts. Thanks Mom! One of my (many) favorites was … Continue reading →

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Spicy Edamame

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

I’m a HUGE fan of sushi, and always have to order edamame as a starter whenever I go to a Japanese restaurant. One of my favorite sushi restaurants is Sashi in Manhattan Beach, which is where I went for my … Continue reading →

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Warm Goat Cheese Salad

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

My love affair with goat cheese began many years ago while on my first trip to Paris with my Mom, and it is still going strong to this day. Parisians LOVE cheese, any time of the day and I found … Continue reading →

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Southern Potato Salad

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

I lived in the South (Georgia) for many years and loved so many things about it. One was the people/friends that I made, whom I found to be truly down-to-earth and caring folks. Second… some of their delicious “southern” dishes. … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Poke Cake

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

This is an easy and absolutely delicious cake to make for the holidays. The jello/gelatin makes it incredibly moist and flavorful! You can switch out the raspberry mix with strawberry or whatever flavor suits your fancy. Original recipe courtesy of … Continue reading →

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Quinoa

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a grain that comes from the Andes Mountains of South America. Quinoa’s origins are truly ancient. It was one of  the three staple foods, along with corn and potatoes, of the Inca civilization. Quinoa was known then, and … Continue reading →

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The Oaks Peanut Sauce

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

This sauce, by The Oaks at Ojai chef Christine Denney, will really be the jack-of-all-trades in your refrigerator. Serve this versatile peanut sauce with salad greens, shredded carrots and minced green onion or with chicken or fish. Ingredients 2 tbsp … Continue reading →

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Cherry-Arugula Salad With Almonds & Tarragon

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

 Cherries and almonds are a classic pair and make a delicious salad combination with tart arugula and fragrant tarragon. Ingredients  2 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 small shallot, chopped 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp water 6 tbsp slivered … Continue reading →

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