Categories: Recipes
In Big Sur, CA. we had the pleasure of hiking through some of the most beautiful scenery, followed by truly fine dining. Here is a simple recipe graciously shared by Ventana Restaurant. Ingredients Fresh sea scallops Canola oil and olive oil White Wine Sliced mushrooms Butter Truffle oil (optional) Instructions Sear scallops in a mixture […]
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Whenever I’m put on hold on with tech support waiting for something to download, I ask for Indian recipes. This one was from 20-year old, Karehit from Chennai. This recipe easier than most and uses ingredients that I can find here. Ingredients 1 tomato 1 onion Chili powder (to taste) Salt (to taste) Bread 2 […]
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Here is one from our former webmaster, Keith, that has its roots in a dish prepared by his Italian neighbor when he was growing up. She made this dish as a casserole but he has turned it into a pasta sauce. He’s made it hundreds of times for his family who still enjoys it to […]
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This is probably the only dish I prepare in a microwave, but it works so well, and is a great last-minute addition of elegance and color, and is a lovely compliment to any dinner. Ingredients Small bunch asparagus 1 tbsp. hazelnut oil (or other nut oil, or olive oil) 1/2 tsp. sea salt Instructions Cut […]
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We had a lovely dinner at this restaurant in CA and the executive chef/owner Paul Sainoi serenaded us on the Thai instrument that his grandfather gave him. This is his grandmother’s recipe. “Thank you very much for dining with us. See you on your next trip! Have a great season.” – Paul Sainoi Executive Chef and Coowner […]
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I’ve made these for my friends at home, in CA, and in England (baking soda is bicarbonate of soda there!) Basically, I put everything I put in my oatmeal in the morning and bake it into a cookie with bananas to sweeten and hold it together! Ingredients 3 c. bananas, smashed 2 c. raisins 4 […]
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This recipe comes from the folks at Wooldridge Creek Winery in the Applegate Valley of Oregon. It certainly qualifies under the ‘Taste’ and ‘Time’ criteria. As for nutrition, this looks ‘richer’ than it is – a little goes a long way. Using whole wheat pasta deals stays away from refined flour and I sometimes substitute […]
Categories: Recipes
Here’s a modification of a recipe from Ron Fine. (more…)
Categories: Recipes
Here is a nice one from Anne Roos to warm the chilly days at home in Nashville, I add some chives as I still have some from the garden that have survived the winter freeze. (more…)
