Gluten-free

For over 25 years, we had a sign hanging in our kitchen that read, “I love a man with dishpan hands.” I finally retired it when we moved, but Chuck still does a lot of dishes, and he is a happy guy when I can–Read more

With the popularity of “Meatless Mondays” as well as some folks avoiding meat on Fridays during Lent, it seems wise to boost the number of vegetarian meals that are in my recipe box.  This recipe for Eggplant in Hunan Style fills that category and is–Read more

Winter chilis created by outstanding chefs are the focus of article penned by Richard Sax in the February 1986 issue of Bon Appétit. As I was brainstorming what to serve at our Super Bowl party, a black bean chili from the famed Café Beaujolais in–Read more

An “urban cantina” in Santa Monica where we have lingered over delicious, creative meals is the Border Grill, that L.A. institution overseen by Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. I was happily surprised to see these two chefs profiled in a “Cooking Class” feature written by Karen–Read more

Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken of the Border Grill in Santa Monica suggested serving garlic-stuffed steaks that appear in their menu highlighted in the January 1986 Bon Appétit with rajas, a “creamy cheese-chili side dish.”  In addition to sliced poblano chiles and red bell peppers,–Read more

When the year begins, I always yearn for a lighter take on foods–especially after spending the holiday season indulging in treats. Looking through the January 1986 issue of Bon Appétit, I found 11 recipes for “Light Entrées” in an article written by Carol P. Robertson.–Read more