Published on August 16th, 2023
This fresh and bright pesto packs a roasted pepper punch
When you smell roasting peppers over a fire, you know there will be something delicious to eat soon. That aroma is so enticing! This time, it's a creamy and spicy, fresh and bright pesto made with both roasted and fresh poblanos, jalape¤os, pistachios, basil, cilantro, ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on August 2nd, 2023
Hearty corn muffins a perfect bite for breakfast, brunch ... or anytime
I love corn almost any way imaginable - grilled on the cob, polenta, cornbread, cream of corn, corn chowder, corn tortillas, street corn, and especially corn muffins. We make this recipe with turkey breakfast sausage, chives (or green onion) and sharp white cheddar. ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on July 19th, 2023
Super soft snickerdoodles hit the mark this summer
If you love snickerdoodles, I think you'll really love this brown sugar version. While snickerdoodles are similar to sugar cookies, they vary in taste and texture due to two key ingredients: cinnamon and cream of tartar. If you don't have cream of tartar in your spice ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on July 5th, 2023
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The second quarter of 2023 remained strong on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate. The total number of sales was down everywhere and the average price was steady in Lafayette but lower in Moraga and Orinda. The closings that occurred were those that mostly ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T
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| Published on June 21st, 2023
Create a delicious summer garden with these fun sunflower cupcakes
Our friend Mariela has a beautiful website called The Hungry Dragonfly, and while she creates all sorts of savory, sweet and vegan recipes, she is a fantastic cake decorator. Recently, she posted a video of how to make these fun sunflower cupcakes using her favorite ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on June 7th, 2023
Nothing says spring more than a bright and light lemon tart dessert
Lemons make the perfect spring dessert, especially when you add a few colorful, fresh berries and edible flowers on top. This tart filling is made with lemon curd and nonfat plain Greek yogurt to give it a creamy and airy texture, and it's lighter in the calorie ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on May 24th, 2023
Fun and flavorful twist on classic quesadillas
This is a fun and spicy recipe for quesadillas! Loaded with a trifecta of fresh and roasted chili peppers, diced grilled chicken thighs, grilled onions, Chipotle Ranch dressing, and mixed Mexican cheese, it's a flavorful proposition, for sure. My son Joel came up with ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on May 10th, 2023
Crispy, cheesy potato goodness goes well with morning or evening fare
These potatoes are so easy and so delicious and they're great for breakfast or dinner. I was introduced to them at the Heartstone Inn in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The innkeepers, Cheri and Rick Rojek, put on an amazing breakfast every day and one morning these potatoes ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on April 26th, 2023
Spinach and tomato combine for the perfect side or salmon topper
I've always been a huge fan of creamed spinach - any way shape and form, and this fun and fresh version, made with cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic and grated Pecorino Romano cheese, is a healthier no-cream version. We originally made this recipe with heavy cream, and ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on April 12th, 2023
Cardamom: the secret spice that makes these cookies come alive
I am a huge fan of oatmeal cookies and these are my absolute favorite! They are full of currants, nuts, and yummy spices - cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom - the best spice on the planet. Cardamom is the secret ingredient that makes these cookies come alive. If you're ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on March 29th, 2023
Savory veggie stacks make a colorful splash as a side or main dish
We've enjoyed dining on these roasted veggie stacks that a couple of our friends have served, but finally got around to making our own the other day. It was a fun project and the great thing is that you can use whatever cheese and veggies you like, as long as it can ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on March 15th, 2023
Irish Soda Bread a perfect staple for St. Patrick's Day
It's just so much fun working with fellow Lamorinda Weekly writers who love to cook and discover new recipes as much as I do. Sora O'Doherty is just one of those, and she is always sending me fun recipe ideas for dishes that have caught her attention. This latest ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on March 1st, 2023
These delicious heart healthy crackers pack a protein-rich punch
We were a little late to the seed cracker party, since no one in our family is sensitive to gluten, but I was intrigued by a package of them at a local cheese shop, and decided to give them a try. I love seeds and nuts of all kinds, but had never had a cracker full of ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on February 15th, 2023
Time is the secret ingredient in this French Onion Soup
Last week, when temps dipped across the country, and ice storms persisted, I decided there was no place like home, and no better time for French Onion Soup! There is nothing like a steaming bowl of hot soup to warm a winter's day, and classic French Onion Soup is a ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Published on February 1st, 2023
Colorful carrot concoction wows with shallots and cranberries
I cannot get over the splendor of all of the colorful carrots available in the markets these days. My very favorites are the maroon carrots with the orange center, which are now available in bunches all by themselves. They tend to be just a tad bit sweeter than regular ...By Susie Iventosch
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