By Jeanie Rose | Beans
I was introduced to hummus and several other Middle Eastern dishes by a Jewish friend who had spent some time living in a kibbutz in Israel. If our paths had not crossed, I would be missing out on some of my favorite treats. Hummus is one of them. A basic hummus recipe follows with instructions. […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Greens
The first time I tasted the likes of this dish was as an appetizer at PF Chang’s. I wanted to order another batch and forget dinner! But alas, I was with dear family and friends who had other plans, so I kept my mouth zipped. A closed mouth helped my busy mind with mental notes. […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Peaches Plums Apricots
Here you have a relatively quick and simple upscale gourmet dessert. The flavors are richly subtle and a small slice is plenty enough to satisfy. Use fresh or re-hydrated apricots. While any number of fruits would be lovely in this recipe, it is the apricot-almond connection that is magical. Apricots and almonds were created to […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Beets
Are you searching for more ways to enjoy beets? Are you looking for a show-stopper of a soup to serve for a light lunch? Either way, you will love this recipe. The sweetness of the beet plays well with the savory qualities of Indian spices. The coconut milk smooths, blends, and enriches the symphony of […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Persimmon
Persimmon season comes late and ends far too soon, but leaves behind a treasured stash in our freezer. Inevitably some of the persimmons become overripe: heavy with sugar and deeply colored. We blitz these in the food processor then freeze the pulp in 1/2 cup measures. It is so handy for treats like this custard. […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Cauliflower
The cauliflower crop is hitting the market here. I love those weighty heads of Brassica goodness! Even with such a great vegetable, too much of a good thing becomes boring. Each year I commit to including larger vegetable portions in our meals. The only way that seems to work for us, or at least for […]
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