Breakfast and Brunch

A white plate topped with four pieces of bread.

Avocado Toast with Furikake and Shichimi

08/11/2016 |

Ah, avocado toast – what used to be a simple fast breakfast has become a trend featured in magazines and…

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Charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, and fruits.

Summer Party Appetizer Board

07/01/2016 |

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I am greatly looking forward to it. This is…

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Fried egg with onions and parsley garnish.

Egg.Onion.Potato

05/02/2016 |

I whipped up this plate of food for lunch one day and had no intention of writing about or shooting…

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A tray of muffins on top of a table.

French Breakfast Puffs

02/27/2016 |

I first made French Breakfast Puffs around 1959 from my Mom’s Betty Crocker Cookbook. I guess that means I have…

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A small cake with cream on top of it.

Pumpkin Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

11/14/2015 |

Thanksgiving is in two weeks and I am still working out my menu. But, for sure, this Pumpkin Roll Cake…

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A plate of food with some kind of sauce

Scallion Pancakes Korean-Style with Lemon Soy Dipping Sauce

09/28/2015 |

I have found that sometimes I would really like to have a snack that has interesting textures and complex taste…

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A white plate topped with corn and peaches.

Nectarine & Corn Salad with Lime Ginger Cilantro Vinaigrette

08/30/2015 |

Stone fruit and corn on the cob are piled high at the market now, celebrating the last soft days of…

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A plate of food with some pancakes and sauce.

Corn Pancakes with Almond Red Pepper Romesco

07/13/2015 |

Romesco, Romesco. Wherefore art thou, Romesco? Oops, I was getting a little silly there. I’m over it now. Continuing on…

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A bowl of shrimp and grits with tomatoes.

Shrimp & Cheesy Grits with Bacon & Tomatoes

04/29/2015 |

It was once again time to go through the pantry and check all the expiration dates, resulting in a number…

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A person holding a sandwich in their hand.

Picadillo with Green Olives and Raisins

03/03/2015 |

The first time I ate Picadillo was in 1972. I had some neighbors from Costa Rica who invited me over…

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