FRESH CHERRY CHUTNEY

Inspired by friends to use their home grown cherries in savory recipes, I created this easy Fresh Cherry Chutney which can be served in a variety of ways. It makes a great accompaniment to grilled fish, poultry, lamb, pork or […]

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Gluten Free Elephant Ears

When my kids were young they loved making Elephant Ears from their favorite Alphabet Cookbook.  I made the exact recipe, but substituted At the Table Together Gluten Free All Purpose Flour.  It is recipe ready and makes it easy to […]

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Moms Love Chocolate

Make these fudgy and decadent Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes for one mom or many! They are the best for easy, anytime dessert or snacking gluten free goodness. The mix is quite versatile. You can substitute olive oil, avocado oil, coconut […]

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Harvest Apples

Harvest Apples Few of us are fortunate enough to have an apple orchard defining the perimeter of our property. But a Lodi friend, whose Gala trees – Buckeye Galas to be exact – grow tall and vigorous is quick to […]

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Easy Baked Fish

Every month I make lunch for the board members of the Pacific Italian Alliance. The most recent menu featured baked fish which I made following the recipe for Sea Bass in Parchment (page 168 ) in our cookbook: Cooking Dinner. I […]

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A la Mode

Forgot to tease everyone with the “a la mode” version. Cook, Eat, Laugh…Claudia

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Blueberry Crisp (Traditional or Gluten Free)

Summer and Fresh Berries make for simple baking and delicious desserts. Use fresh blueberries to make this easy dish! Place 4 cups fresh blueberries in a 9×9-inch baking pan. Mix in 2 tbs corn starch and  2-4 tbs sugar. Set […]

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Macarons for Mom

Sweet, soft yet crunchy, and colorful, the over-sized macarons beckon to hungry customers from the large pastry case inside Lemonade, our favorite restaurant in Venice Beach.  A few miles away at MILK, a local creamery, ice cream sandwiches of delicious […]

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