I said it before and I’ll say it again: I am not a big broccoli or cauliflower fan. But for some reason I was craving broccoli cheddar soup on Sunday. And so I decided to make a version that features not one but both of these objectionable vegetables. Crazy, right?…
Bacon, Kale and White Bean Soup
Some days, especially when it’s cold and dreary out, all I want to do is stay in and drink soup, preferably with a side of crusty bread for dunking. And that’s exactly what I did this past Sunday – and it was good. It was really good….
Turkey Jook
Roasting a turkey? Don’t throw away the carcass! Do what my mom has done for years and cook jook, aka congee. Call it what you want, this rice porridge hits the spot on a chilly day. It’s a humble dish, but it is amazing….
Cauliflower and Roasted Corn Chowder
I love a good bowl of New England clam chowder. When I was a kid, my mom and dad often made it from scratch and when they didn’t, I had no qualms about popping open a can of Campbell’s Chunky. And even though I’ve lived in the Bay Area my entire life, I never tire of visiting Boudin at the Wharf to get their chowder in a freshly baked sourdough bread bowl. It is amazing.
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Spanish Tortilla with Roasted Peppers and Peas
My first attempt at making a Spanish tortilla was a complete disaster. I was at my then boyfriend-now husband’s apartment. For some reason, I thought I could turn out a decent omelette using his cruddy cookware….
Vegetable Orzo Paella
I love paella – namely, the vegetable paella at Cascal Restaurant in Mountain View. It is amazing and I have yet to find another dish quite like it. That’s why my husband and I will drive 45 minutes just to get a taste of their “seasonal fresh vegetables and saffron rice, baked in a vegetable and herb stock, topped with Romesco sauce.” At $12.50 for the small portion, it’s a steal. If Jason and I order something off the tapas menu and drinks to accompany it, we always have leftovers (delicious for lunch or dinner the next day)….
