One of my all-time favorite meals to prepare, Thanksgiving dinner is a great time to mix the old with the new ~ recipes, that is. We all have our tried and true favorites when it comes to stuffing, potatoes and pie, but I like to shake things up every now and then. Here are some […]
Thanks to a good fisher-friend, I have Alaskan wild caught silver salmon in my freezer. Looking for something new to try, I stumbled on this recipe. It gave me pause because of its simplicity. I imagined making a miso glaze or salmon cakes or something else more complicated – but why would I do that? When using fresh high-quality ingredients, it’s best to just let them shine…
This weekend, Mark Bittman published an article remembering Marcella Hazan, an Italian immigrant who brought “real Italian food to the United States.” I immediately went to my bookcase and reached for my copy of her cookbook, The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking. This behemoth was lovingly lugged to Santa Barbara all the way from Genoa by our Italian exchange students, knowing their host was a chef. Boy, did they hit the nail on the head. As I flip through the pages, I am reminded how simplicity can be the most powerful of ingredients…
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I don’t know what got into me. I am not really the candy-making type, but when I saw this recipe for Salted Pumpkin Caramels, I had to make them. This special, seasonal treat offers a delicious combination of sweet, salt, textures and colors. They make a perfect addition to any fall gathering!
Who out there has never roasted a spaghetti squash? If you raised your hand, then I hope you try this recipe. In the event that you are familiar with spaghetti squash, you will want to add this quick and healthy fix to your arsenal…
It happened. Yesterday. It’s suddenly cooler; noticeably darker. I feel ready for the shorter days, longer evenings at home and some settling down after a busy, busy summer. My menu planning is definitely being inspired by the change in season.
I have been collecting recipes for dried fruit and nut truffles for some time now. I’d like to come up with a diverse trio for the perfect little dessert bar. With a nice glass of wine or port, they make the perfect small indulgence to end a meal. This recipe is pretty straight forward and relies on gluten-free and vegan ingredients. Dipped in bittersweet chocolate and topped with a sprinkling of sea salt, they are salty sweet deliciousness in one bite.
You asked for it; you got it. PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS are back in season and available at Handlebar Coffee Roasters. Our gluten-free recipe includes pure pumpkin, rice flour, potato starch flour, tapioca flour, grape seed oil, cane sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips, eggs, vanilla, spices, baking soda, and sea salt. Enjoy them while they last!
Thanks to everyone who came to visit us at the SOL Food Festival this weekend. We had a blast and hope you did too! As promised, here is the recipe for the Golden Gazpacho we sampled. If you like this, you should check out our recipe index where we have hundreds of recipes for you to enjoy. Our Cowboy Cookies and other baked goods are currently available at Handlebar Coffee Roasters on E. Cañon Perdido Street. Our gourmet ready-to-eat soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and more will be available at the Santa Barbara Public Market when it opens. We will keep you posted. It’s worth the wait. Trust us.
Look at these beauties! The Early Girls are still going in my garden. In fact, I have more tomatoes than I know what to do with and suspect you might too. Here are some ideas for preserving your tomato harvest. If you take time now to do some slow roasting and stewing, you will reap […]
