This simple starter is easy and comforting. And if you’re ambitious enough to make your own cheese it’s a great way to show off your cheese making skills. For this recipe you’ll need: Curry spice mix. Use any blend you like. My recipe is here. Paneer cheese Cooking oil Honey Vinegar. I prefer sherry vinegar […]
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Dry Curry Spice Mix
I use this spice mix as a rub or coating. I’m sure it will make traditionalists cringe but I like the taste and isn’t that what counts? In this recipe I provide ratios instead of fixed quantities so you can make as much as you need. All spiced are dried and ground (not whole). Combine: […]
Passion Fruit Squares
Like lemon squares but better! The custard has the texture of mango pudding and the passion fruit flavor is incredible. These bars are really rich but worth it for a special occasion! For a 9″ pan of passion fruit squares (serves 32) you’ll need: 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 12 tablespoons butter […]
Refridgerator Dill Pickles
Home made pickles are so much better than store bought and they are really easy to make. I like to make refrigerator pickles because I find that the hot water bath required by traditional canning softens the vegetables too much for my taste. These dill pickles are sour – which is just the way I […]
Basic Pickling Liquid
This simple recipe can be used to pickle all kinds of vegetables. Add spices such as garlic, black pepper, dill or whatever sounds good. You’ll need: 3 cups white vinegar 3 cups water 1/3 cup kosher salt Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir occasionally until […]
CSA Overload
or My Fridge Runneth Over I love our weekly CSA veggie box but there are some many weeks where we can’t consume everything. I can’t stand the guilt of seeing something spoil so I’ve gotten proactive. Within a few days of getting a new box I try to preserve a few items. The trick with […]
Pomegranate Molasses
Pomegranate molasses are tart, fruity and just a little sweet. A jar will last for months in the refrigerator. I use pomegranate molasses in marinades, dressings and cocktails. For this recipe you’ll need: Pomegranate juice – I usually buy a 1/2 gallon of Odwalla juice for this recipe Bring the juice to a boil in […]
Sauteed Corn and Mushroom
On a recent visit to The Slanted Door in San Francisco we ate a yummy corn and mushroom salad. We really loved the combination of corn, mushrooms and a little bit of sesame oil. This is my humble attempt to recreate the dish. You’ll need: 2 ears of corn 1 1/2 cups mushrooms 1/8 of […]
Figs with Blue Cheese and Honey
This is a dish with a very favorable compliments-to-effort ratio. The salty savoriness of the cheese contrasts nicely with the sweet fruit and honey. It’s easy to eat an entire plate all by yourself. You’ll need 1 pint fresh figs 2 1/2 ounces blue cheese – I prefer one with a creamy texture. I love […]
Russian River Brewing Company
On our recent stumble through Sonoma Valley, we took a break from wine tasting and went to the Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa. The very blurry photo below shows the tasting sampler, which includes almost every beer on the menu. Russian River Brewing is home to Pliny the Elder, which is a highly […]