Cumin Chicken Soup

I created this warming soup from the leftovers of the wonderful Cumin Roasted Chicken. The aromas of cumin, oregano and chicken promise a flavorful…

Avocado with a mediterranean vinaigrette

Cumin Scented Lamburgers

Holly's Hill Vineyards in Placerville, California makes some of the nicest wines we have had the pleasure to drink. It is a small, family run winery…

Oatmeal Blondies

I couldn't decide what to make one day. Did I want Blondies or Oatmeal Cookies. Why not both? The bars came out exactly as I wanted them to. Moist…

Pasta with Cauliflower, Lemon & Olives

Roasted cauliflower, lemon zest and olives tossed with Orrichette pasta make a light but very flavorful dish.…

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Tabbouli is a chopped herb and grain salad that is traditionally made with bulgur. I recently had a version that substituted quinoa for the bulgur,…

Applesauce Cake

This cake is big on warm, spicy flavors. It is simple to make and stays moist for days. Homemade applesauce is so easy to make and I think makes…

Sufganiyot or Jelly Doughnuts

Traditional at Hanukkah but great any time of year. These are so addicting. The biscuit-type dough melts in your mouth. We have filled them with all…

Sweet Potato and Pear Puree

This sweet potato puree is a favorite at our Thanksgiving meal every year. It can be made a day ahead and heated in the microwave or oven before…

Chicken Marbella a la Farrell

This recipe is modified from the very popular Silver Palate Cookbook Chicken Marbella recipe. It is a great dish for company since it needs to be…