Category Archives: Gluten Free
Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Paprika and Garlic Croutons
After one sunny, warm spring-like day on Monday and a bit of sunshine yesterday we are now in for a week of grey skies and rainy weather. I am usually unaffected by the rain. I was born and have spent … Continue reading
Clementine and Blood Orange Salad with Fennel, Watercress and Toasted Hazelnuts
It is that time of the year. Spring is supposedly right around the corner but in my heart I know that those first spears of asparagus are still a good two months away. My palate is feeling a bit tired … Continue reading
Poached Eggs with Creamy Polenta, Agrodolce Pearl Onions and Toasted Hazelnuts
My dear sister Lisa has been living in Los Angeles for the past ten years or so. It is hard when your very best friend lives so far away but fortunately she comes up to visit four or five times … Continue reading
Spiced Osso Bucco with Saffron Risotto
We are back into the swing of things around here after a wonderful Christmas break. Our time in Mexico was relaxing and filled with perfect weather, some great food and good laughs with my Mom and Dad and we made … Continue reading
Oysters on the Half Shell with a Champagne Mignonette – Day 12 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
So here we are at day 12. I have absolutely enjoyed working with these hors d’oeuvres over the last days and think I may need to make this an annual event here. We just arrived home from a wonderful pre-Christmas … Continue reading
Spicy Rosemary Cashews – Day 8 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
Okay, so I know that this is technically not a canapé but no holiday cocktail party would be complete without a bowl or two of these salty, spicy, herbal cashews. And if you have invited a few friends over for … Continue reading
Crab Salad with Green Apples and Grapefruit Vinaigrette in Endive Petals – Day 7 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
How about something light and fresh tasting that still manages to be special and festive? I have nothing against mini meatballs, piggies in a blanket, or a nut studded cheese ball but it is always nice to round out the … Continue reading
Pistachio Red Grape and Chèvre Truffles – Day 3 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
Tonight I am hosting the first annual Kitchen Culinaire Food Bank Fundraiser. Every year we host some kind of Christmas party but this year I thought it would be a nice twist to invite our friends not only to stop … Continue reading