Kale & Leek Quiche
A few years ago, Mark and I signed up for bi-monthly produce deliveries from Farm Fresh To You. Partially because the stuff we got from our Los Angeles area grocers was so pathetic, and partially...
View ArticleTomato Basil Mozzarella Sandwich
Admittedly, I still reach for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with some regularity (also, admittedly, I pair them with chocolate milk because I am an adult and I can make my own choices). However –...
View ArticleLemon Bars
This was my first time making lemon bars. I’ve made crusts of all kinds, and lemon curd many times. How hard can it be? I’ve eaten many different lemon bars, all tangy and delicious. After searching...
View ArticleScones! Gluten-Free Scones!
This is a guest post written by Doren Damico, she is sister to Adam, Brandie, and Brie, and cousin to Cat. She is a talented teacher and talented singer-songwriter. We can now add baking to the list of...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Donuts
In the wee hours of the morning, the phrase uttered most often is “Why don’t we have donuts?” We have a hard time working up the energy to find a 24-hour donut place, but if we already had these babies...
View ArticleGarlic & Herb Pizza with White Sauce
This is one of those posts where I had the best of intentions when it came to photography, but the food was gobbled up so quickly that I was left with very little to show for it! Just trust that this...
View ArticleCoconut Jasmine Rice With Mangoes, Strawberries & Honey
I was having trouble thinking up what to serve alongside the Thai Steak Salad last Friday. Luckily, I realized I could continue with the mango flavor and pair it with coconut rice. The dessert ended up...
View ArticleSlow Carb Bagels
As much as I love the Slow Carb Diet for getting things done, e.g. dropping some pounds, sometimes you just need something that looks like bread and quacks like bread. That is why I love this bagel...
View ArticleSummer Lemon Breakfast Rolls
As we transition into Autumn (a little slowly in the Bay Area), this recipe might seem a little inappropriate or untimely, but I’m having trouble letting go. Cat has also been obsessing over the idea...
View ArticlePork Fat Asparagus
When we had our pasta inception Ravioli Lasagna night, I knew that the dinner needed a little green to round things out. I had been planning on making my Pepper Roasted Asparagus, but as soon as I was...
View ArticleButternut Squash Lasagna
Ever since this last autumn Adam and Brandie have been saving the butternut squashes that they’ve received in their veggie box deliveries with the intent that we would make something together with...
View ArticleOnion Tart
I’m a big fan of onions and obviously got very excited about this recipe. I would say it’s a bit like a quiche, but no cheese, and no crust. It’s just smooth and flavorful and delicious. Onion Tart...
View ArticleSauteed Kale
It’s no secret that the majority of our recipes here count as “treat” food. The dishes are mostly meant to be served to a crowd for special occasions or diet “cheat” days. That being said, some of the...
View ArticleFresh Squeezed Lemonade
To wrap up my lemon frenzy this last month, here’s a quick recipe for a simple and easy lemonade. This lemonade is perfectly tart and sweet without giving you a toothache; just the drink for a hot...
View ArticleCreamy Potato Salad
As I sit here typing this, the smell of weekend grilling and barbecue is wafting in through the open windows. Its truly tantalizing. I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite summer barbecue side...
View ArticleGluten-Free Banana Pancakes
For the last few days I’ve been staring at our super ripe bananas trying to decide what to make with them. Every morning I contemplate a Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie, but have gone with a bagel or...
View ArticleCold Thai Peanut Noodles
It’s been a little warm here in the East Bay these last couple of weeks. That kind of warm where you just don’t want to move, don’t want to do anything that may cause more heat, and that includes...
View ArticleCrock Pot French Onion Soup
A couple of years ago Cat mad this amazing french onion soup that was so incredibly delicious. We’ve been craving it and wanting to make it again for a while now, but it’s a bit of an energy and time...
View ArticleLoaded Baked Potato Bar
This last Friday Brandie had the genius craving for potatoes and I thought a loaded potato bar with some kind of meat would be perfect. Bake a large russet potato for each person, and put out plenty of...
View ArticleSimple Summer Sandwich
Fall starts September 23rd, which means summer is nearly over. Good riddance, frankly – there’s something about heat that makes my brain shut down. The only thing I’m really going to miss is the lovely...
View Article