by Josie | Dec 26, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Recipes, Vegetarian
This is one of our Christmas brunch dishes. Typically we make it with bacon, but this year my Mother is with us for the holiday and she doesn’t eat bacon. So, I added extra gruyere, along with extra herbs and garlic for a bit more flavor. I like to serve this...
by Josie | Dec 25, 2021 | Chicken, Citrus, Dairy, Gluten Free, Nuts, Recipes, Seeds, Spices, Uncategorized
Another Bay Area story … When I lived in San Francisco, a friend recommended a restaurant to my sister for our Sunday brunch. It was Guaymas, located in Tiburon on the water. I’m not sure if it’s there any longer, but it should be. It was...
by Josie | Dec 24, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Herbs, Noodles, Pasta, Sauces, Vegetarian
These ricotta, spinach and herb stuffed shells are one of our kids’ favorite dishes. It may seem daunting when you read “stuffed”, but this dish comes together quickly. Total prep time is about 30 minutes and total cook time is about 45 minutes....
by Josie | Dec 3, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Nuts, Recipes
I love this traditional dessert and have had it many times in my friend’s homes, but have I made them myself? Nooooo. Because, as you know, I DO NOT BAKE! So, I’m sharing this recipe, because tis the season! This recipe was recommended to me from one of...
by Josie | Oct 29, 2021 | Cheese, Citrus, Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Noodles, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces, Vegetarian
One of the last weeks of harvesting tomatoes, we make vodka sauce ~ also known as “pink sauce” ~ a color that results from red tomatoes and heavy cream. It’s a luxurious, “I-wanna-marinate-in-it” delicious sauce. The vodka adds a...
by Josie | Sep 11, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salmon
I posted this picture a couple of weeks ago because as many of you know, I DON’T BAKE! So when I do, I need to post it! I received numerous requests for the recipe, so here you go! I did not make my crust, so if you are a baker, please do make your crust. It...
