Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Great Food and Good News for Chevalier
My father-in-law treated me to a most delicious meal at Chevalier Restaurant in Lafayette a few weeks ago. As we were perusing the menu, the waiter arrived at the table to tell us all about the evening's specials. One mention of the herb-crusted lamb chops, and the ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Napa-Radicchio Chicken Salad with Kalamata Olives and Lemon Vinaigrette
(Serves 4 for a main lunch salad)
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| Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Salad Days
Have you ever tasted something that is so ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Chilean Mushroom Pil-Pil
(Serves 4 for appetizers)
INGREDIENTS
8-10 large brown or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and cut into ...
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| Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Chilean Mushroom Pil-Pil
My husband and I recently stayed in a small ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Mediterranean Cedar-Wrapped Salmon or Swordfish
(Serves 4)
INGREDIENTS
Four 6-ounce fish fillets, any skin removed and cut into pieces about 11/2 inches ...
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| Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Cedar-Wrapped Treasures
In the late 1990s I became aware of the micro-finance movement and developed quite an interest in this system of giving microloans to individual entrepreneurs in developing economies. In fact, I enrolled in a week-long Microenterprise and Development seminar at ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Cocoa-Chocolate Chip Birthday Cake
Cake
INGREDIENTS
3 cups unbleached flour
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| Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Happy Birthday, Lamorinda Weekly!
Birthdays just seem to bring out the kid in a person, and for me the best part about the celebration is diving into a great big, chocolatey birthday cake. So, I am delighted to celebrate the Lamorinda Weekly's "Fifth Birthday" issue with a cake recipe!
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| Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Polenta-Pesto Torta
(Serves 6-8 as a side dish, 4-5 as a main course)
INGREDIENTS
11/4 cups water
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| Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Polenta Tortas - Nothing Corny About Them!
The term Italian term "torta" can refer to a dessert such as a cake, pie, tart or other elaborate dessert, but it also is the name given to a variety of savory dishes, often containing a creamy cheese, herbs or vegetables. Here, we will focus on the latter, as we make ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Honey-Roasted Parsnips
Parsnips are another under-appreciated vegetable and are usually reserved for enhancing soups, or smashing up with mashed potatoes. They rarely take center stage. But, here we offer an easy dish that specifically features this forgotten member of the umbelliferae ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Cauliflower Arrabiata
Cauliflower is an underappreciated vegetable in my estimation, especially when it comes in such pretty colors nowadays! In addition to the ordinary white variety, it is available in purple, green and yellow-orange in many markets, which offers a variety of color ...By Susie Iventosch
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| Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Veggie Delight
By Susie Iventosch
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| Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Gruyere Cheese Sauce
(Serves 6)
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