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OVER THE TOP RAMEN in CHICKEN BONE BROTH with SPICY FRIED CHICKEN & PORK DUMPLINGS
This chicken ramen dish has a lot of ingredients in it, but it can be simplified pretty easily. Just a little less over the top and it's still soooo good to slurp on. It really uses dry ramen noodles and store bought dumplings, so that in itself takes a load off! We...
MOROCCAN LEMONY YELLOW LENTIL SOUP with CURRY MEATBALLS & MINT PISTOU
This is a simpler version of the Moroccan lentil soup we offer on our menu rotation. It comes together quickly and results in a creamy, colorful soup inspired by spice profiles found in Moroccan cooking. The soup itself is vegan, so the meatballs can be an optional...
RED BELL BRISKET HASH with SPICY TOMATO JAM & FRIED FARM EGG Served with a SHOT OF VODKA CARROT JUICE
Turning dinner into breakfast with leftovers is brilliant. Dinner can be daunting, particularly when you have to start at ground zero. But rooting through your fridge can often reveal items fabulous for a dinner omelette, quick soup or maybe a pasta dish made...
DRESSING FOR WINTER ~ TOASTED FENNEL WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
This proved to be the perfect vinaigrette for our roasted vegetable salad with sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese and organic greens. The fennel tone is subtle, but gives an earthy note that perfectly mellows the lemon, vinegar and whole grain mustard. We served this...
MAN O WAR COCKTAIL with BOURBON
This is the drink for Winter 2022. Not to be confused by the Portuguese siphonophore, a blue jelly-fish looking creature with a painful sting. This cocktail is named after the famous race horse, Man O War. It's a boozy, classic drink that packs a pleasant punch of...
ROASTED VEGETABLE & SLICED PEAR SALAD with TOASTED FENNEL WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
In a desperate need to make a big salad that could serve as an entree or a side salad, I came up with this gorgeous, delicious winter salad. Honestly, as far as salads go, this wasn't that much effort. The vegetables were easy to cut and prepare for roasting and...
RUSTIC CARAMELIZED ONION SHALLOT QUICHE with GRUYERE & FRESH THYME
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 warm...
CHILES EN NOGADA ~ Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Walnut Cream Sauce
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 outstanding! Their stuffed...
SPINACH-HERB RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS with MARINARA
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. Using fresh herbs,...
TRADITIONAL SHMALTZ LATKES ~ NYT’s
Latkes are traditional potato pancakes. We made them every year for our new year's brunch and served them with homemade applesauce, caramelized shallots, sour cream and chopped chives. There are so many recipes you could use and it seems that anyone who makes these,...