Summer Recetas

SNOW WHITE STRAWBERRY JELLY

This is a lovely little jelly snack, morning tea or dessert that uses agar to set.I came across this recipe in Asia that uses egg whites and…

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this…

Black Cherry Crumble

I originally saw Paula Deen make her version of this dish and I came up with a couple of really good modifications which folks have liked when I…

Balinese Special Rice - Nasi Kuning

I served this rice with Balinese Roast Pork, and I think the rice was as big of a hit as the roast! I adapted…

Healthy Spicy Chickpea Snack

This protein, folate, calcium, mineral and vitamin rich legume is ideal for a healthy, low fat, quick snack. Perfect for vegetarians.

An Easy, Delectable, Summertime Appetizer…Italian Chopped Salad Stuffed Shells

This tasty and colorful low calorie appetizer consists of a simple to make…

YELLOW CAKE MAKE HOSSTESS TWINKIE

THIS IS SOMETHING SO GOOD AND VERY EASY. YOU WILL WANT IT MORE AND MORE. AND TO MAKE IT MORE OFTEN. A YELLOW OR…

Orange & Black Olive Salad

A Moroccan favorite, as made by my friend, Chef Paula Wolfert, as found in one of my very favorite books 'Couscous and Other Good Food from…

Papaya fruit cream

Roasted Bell Peppers Salad - Salada de pimentos assados

This is a traditional Portuguese salad you will find in most restaurants, especially during the summer. It is…

Pui Saag with Shrimp Curry

Today's recipe is of a type of greeny leaf which is called 'Pui/Puhi" We call it 'Pui Saag' in Bangladesh. A very popular type of green leaf that is…

Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins

This recipe is another one I adapted from my childhood. This latest gluten free incantation is simple, tasty, and thanks to the beloved pumpkin –…

Hoagie Dip

Here is something for Superbowl Sunday!

Summer Squash and Ricotta Cheese Pie

I came up with this simple yet sumptuous spin on a common as well as abundant vegetable, with the notion that…