Delicious summer barbecue fun on a stick
When I was a kid, my mom used to fix lamb "Saratogas" for us, especially during the summer barbecue season. I had completely forgotten about them, until something reminded me of them just lately and I tried to find them in the grocery store to no avail. We always ...By Susie Iventosch
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Huckleberry Pie
(Recipe for one 9- or 10-inch pie)
INGREDIENTS
Crust
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The perfect pick: Huckleberry pie
This is the very first year I've ever gone huckleberry picking and even though I was dragging my feet when my husband suggested we go, I had a wonderful time once I was out there. It is so much fun, especially when you find a good plant with lots of huckleberries on ...By Susie Iventosch
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Peach Grunt
In a recent column we explored "grunt" in the cooking term of the week section, and I knew then that as soon as peaches were good and ripe, I'd be trying to make one of these for my family. I love fresh, ripe peaches in pies, cobblers or just plain, but I have to say, ...By Susie Iventosch
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Carne Asada & Charred Vegetable Parmesan-crusted Tacos
Courtesy of Carol Berber
INGREDIENTS
Large Skirt Steak
By Susie Iventosch
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Thoughtful Food
As a kid growing up in the Lamorinda area, Alex Berber always had the feeling that he would join the family business one day. "I never wanted to admit it, but deep down I always knew. And, here I am! The one thing I did not know or understand at the time is how ...By Susie Iventosch
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Egg Noodles
INGREDIENTS
5 oz. all-purpose flour
5 oz. semolina flour
By Susie Iventosch
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Porcini Pappardelle (with morels)
(Serves 4-6)
INGREDIENTS
I lb. pappardelle egg noodles (recipe below or use store-bought)
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Thoughtful Food
We've been cooking a lot with wild mushrooms lately - morel risotto, porcini pappardelle and chicken-mushroom crˆpes. We've even tried saut‚ed coral mushrooms, which were delicious.
By Susie Iventosch
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Grilled Chimichurri Chicken
(Serves 4-6)
1 whole roasting chicken
1 batch chimichurri sauce (recipe below)
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All hail Cilantro for that extra spice
It seems to be love or hate with cilantro, but I am a huge fan. Not only is it a key ingredient in many Mexican dishes and salsas, but freshly snipped leaves are so tasty in green salad. It's a perfect addition to curry sauce and the beautiful leaves make for a lovely ...By Susie Iventosch
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Green Chili Goat Cheese Dip
INGREDIENTS
4 oz. soft, Montrachet-type goat cheese
4 oz. grated sharp white cheddar cheese
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Take a dip into this new summer favorite
Looking back over the past several Lamorinda ...By Susie Iventosch
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Shakshouka
INGREDIENTS
2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, diced
By Susie Iventosch
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Thoughtful Food
In December, I accompanied my husband on a business trip to Israel. One day, while he attended business meetings in Tel Aviv, I ran off for a full day of market touring and cooking with Orly Ziv, who runs a great little cooking school, Cook in Israel. The feast we ...By Susie Iventosch
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA