Growing up, this is the soup that my mother made for my siblings and me. It is a pure and rich broth, delicious with rice, pasta, asian noodles or matzoh balls. I make a big pot of this a few times a … [more]
I used to make this all the time for my daughters when they were infants. Now they are 7 and 4, and still love this applesauce which is all natural and nutritious. Just when your apples are starting … [more]
Before a dinner party or the holidays, I always pay a lengthy visit to this gourmet shop. The staff has a wealth of knowledge regarding cheese that they’re always willing to share and you can … [more]
If you read any of my recipes, you know that I am all about comfort food and simple, easy dishes. This is just about as simple and tasty as they come. They key to this dish is using an excellent … [more]
This is a great accompaniment for chicken meatballs , dumplings or any kind of dim sum. You can spice it up with a spot of chili sauce and add green onions for more flavor. It keeps well in the … [more]
This recipe is my attempt to replicate the yummy chicken meatballs I’ve had at several japanese restaurants. While I don’t think I’ve wholly succeeded, these seem to be a crowd … [more]
I much prefer this easy dish to the store bought box of mac-n-cheese (organic or not.) And so do my kids. Since there is always grated parmesan or a hunk of hard cheese in my fridge (I also like this … [more]
This is a great breakfast, brunch, lunch spot on the west side of LA. They make all the food and baked goods and sweets on the premises. Try the pain au chocolat, orange creme buns, various breads … [more]
My daughters LOVE eggs. And they both can eat ridiculous amounts of salmon. Thus, this recipe is the perfect meal for them. The sweetness of the tomatoes are a good balance to the salty salmon, and … [more]