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Mini Broiled Vine Tomatoes

In side dishes, vegetables On August 5, 2011 1 Comment

I love fresh Farmer’s Market tomatoes. Sweet and flavorful – these make a perfect little side dish, though I could just eat a bunch of them and call… Read More »

Mac ‘n’ Peas

In chicken, pasta, vegetables On July 12, 2011 5 Comments

This is an old French recipe called Macaroni ala Reine – “Macaroni for the Queen.” Since I’m the Queen around here, I proclaim this to be the tastiest… Read More »

obi walks potatoes

Mini Baked Potatoes

In appetizers, vegetables On July 7, 2011 4 Comments

When I say mini, I mean MINI. Heck, minifig Obi-Wan who is guarding the tiny potatoes is just under 2″ tall. The kids and I like to pretend… Read More »

Radish + Avocado Toast

In vegetables On March 30, 2011 3 Comments

Spring is here! That means my weekly (sometimes twice) Farmer’s Market trips are back! While our markets in L.A. are year round, no one likes slogging through the… Read More »

Sweet Potato-Mochi Pancakes

In breakfast, kids, pancakes, vegetables On March 8, 2011 5 Comments

It’s Fat Tuesday aka Shrove Tuesday aka Pancake Day! I first made these back in December when the kids were on winter break and on a pancake kick… Read More »

Lemon Broccoli Slaw

In lemon, Lemon-fest 2011, side dishes, vegan, vegetables On February 23, 2011 2 Comments

It’s Lemon Fest 2011! Day 3 – pucker up! ________________________ Sometimes I build entire meals around side dishes. This salad is fresh and crunchy and a great accompaniment… Read More »

Stewed Chicken + Tomatoes in the crock pot

In chicken, dinner, vegetables On August 17, 2010 9 Comments

This is a great quick dinner that you can throw together in the morning and come home to without a care in the world. Warm and flavorful, you’ll… Read More »

Sweet and Spicy Edamame

In side dishes, vegan, vegetables On June 9, 2010 7 Comments

This is the simplest recipe and the best for a party appetizer – it just adds a little something extra to plain ol’ edamame. It’s not that spicy… Read More »

Corn Salad

In side dishes, vegan, vegetables On June 1, 2010 5 Comments

You know who the real winner of the Fried Chicken Face Off, was? The CORN SALAD. I wanted to make ‘light’ side dishes so as not to compete… Read More »

Twice Baked Potatoes

In side dishes, vegetables On May 9, 2010 3 Comments

For Mother’s Day we had a ‘Rib Taste Test.’ Everyone brought ribs from different restaurants and we decided who’s cuisine reigned supreme. O.G. insisted that we cannot live… Read More »