Cherry Tomato Parmesan Challah Toasts
We stopped at the Coffee Bean in Santa Monica on the way to the desert and in addition to our tasty ice-blended coffees we picked up a loaf of fresh baked Challah bread which they bake every Friday. It came in handy to make this super easy snack. Enjoy!:)JK Ingredients 1 loaf Challah Bread 1 […]
Cucumber Chile Margarita
Here is another delicious variation on a Margarita. To me it invokes boozy adventures during hot, dusty days in third world countries. I love the mixture of cooling cucumber with the kick of chili as an aftertaste. Muddle the cucumber slices with the cilantro, add pinches of salt and chile, the lime and the agave, […]
Spicy Ginger Margaritas
When in the desert with hoards of thirsty friends, one wants to be able to satisfy, with minimum effort and maximum results. I told Jacq to bring her juicer with her and so got to work straight away juicing fresh ginger root and some limes. I filled a pitcher one third with Cointreau, one third […]
Late Night Asparagus Nachos
I made these Sunday night after a day and night of revelry. It was very late and I threw them together working with what I had in the fridge but they were honestly so delicious. I’ll admit everyone was a bit skeptical at first but after they tried it every last morsel was eaten. I […]
Rainbow Chard and Caramelized Onion Frittata
Ingredients: 6 eggs 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano 1 lg bunch Rainbow or Swiss Chard 1 medium Onion 1/4 tsp Herb de Provence 2 Tbs Olive Oil Pinch of Chili Flakes Salt and Black Pepper Italian Parsley for garnish 1 oz. fresh Goat Cheese Heat olive oil over medium high heat using a 12-inch non-stick […]
Zucchini Curry Frittata Topped with Arugula Salad
Ingredients: 6 Eggs 1/4 cup grated Pamigiano Reggiano 1 Green Zucchini 1 Yellow Zucchini 1 medium Onion 3/4 tsp Curry Powder Pinch of Paprika Kosher Salt and Black Pepper Fresh Cilantro for Garnish 1 oz. Fresh Goat Cheese 3-4 cups loosely packed Baby Arugula (3 oz.) 1/2 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes halved Good Balsamic […]
Soft Polenta with Peperonata
With half the city at the Coachella music festival this weekend and a rare rain storm passing through, the city felt oddly quite (or peaceful, or lonely, depending on your mood) last night. After a day of blowing winds and Bikram Yoga I was ready for some good old-fashioned comfort food. Since I acquired most […]
The Chocolate Diet?
How’s this for good news?! Chocolate may not be as hazardous to your waistline as you think — at least in moderation. A new study shows that people who eat chocolate frequently have lower body mass indexes than those who eat it less often. The researchers could not explain precisely why something usually loaded with […]
Herb Salad with Roasted Tomato and Burrata
You are going to love this salad! It’s great as a starter for a special occasion or as the highlight of a light lunch. You can find herb salad mix at many grocery stores or farmers markets or use whatever greens you have on hand. If you want to make your own herb mix just […]
