I kind of have a thing for fungi. Lucky for us, as mushrooms are readily available in our neighborhood markets. One of the things that I adore about mushrooms is how versatile an ingredient they are. They can be used in recipes from breakfast to dessert. I often toss in meaty mushrooms to replace a …
Chicken
This recipe for chicken quinoa meatballs may seem a bit bizarre. Trust me this recipe is beyond tasty and it is loaded with healthy goodness. I have been on a meatball kick, and have been mulling around this recipe for a while. It happened after I had leftover quinoa, and was stumped as to what …
I wrote about making smashed beans a couple days ago. While we really enjoy them as is, they are also great to use in recipes. And if you make a big batch, you will have enough for a few recipes such as this one for Easy Chicken Tostadas. Well, maybe you will have enough if you don’t …
Risotto is a go-to-meal for us. Despite what most people think, it is not that complicated. Sure it takes a little time, but it’s worth every sweet bite. And, love takes time, and look at how worth, love is. So, put aside your fears and make this Springtime Chicken Risotto. Despite the nasty rumors that …
While we miss the city, we are excited to have a real summer this year. Scorching hot days, and balmy nights. That is the one complaint we have had about San Francisco, there are no real seasons. Even though we are only 10 minutes from downtown, the temperature is consistently 10 – 20 degrees warmer …
Summertime and birthday parties seem to go hand-in-hand. I am not a mom, but have tons of experience with kids, as I use to be MEM’s full-time nanny. I dealt with dirty diapers, skinned knees, sick tummies, making up exciting play games, giving hugs, crawling around on the floors for hours, and getting creative in …