Maire Gilbert

I've been into roasting veggies lately, enjoying new depths of flavor. Roasting brings out the sweetness in a new way. Also, I've been playing with boosting sweet or savory notes, by adding a sweetener or herbs. Roasting cauliflower with a sp...

Endive makes it annual debut just about now, in mid winter, at least that's when the locally grown versions take their bow. Citrus is also at it's height, and root crops become their sweetest after they're exposed to a nice frost. I've grouped all of t...

Ready for a breakfast oldie but goodie? This is one of those oldies that reminds me of my own childhood. This was always served alongside a soft boiled egg in a cup and a piece of toast. Quite the princess! I hadn't had grapefruit this way since I...

Cool winter mornings mean different things to different people. While visiting San Diego, cool mornings are in the 50s. While visiting Reno, cool mornings are what 13 or 15 feels like. Brrrr. Whatever a cool morning is like, this French toast is a nice...

 I first tasted Tom Kha Gai, or coconut chicken soup, when I visited Thailand ... many years ago. Learning to make it still ranks as one of my favorite cooking experiences, ever. My husband, who by the way is notorious for not cooki...

 I'm just back from celebrating the holidays with our kids and grand kids, including the newest addition to the family, a new grandson! While visiting, I've spent some time in the kitchen, sometimes making old family favorites,...

 Arancini is Italian for little oranges. I don't think these little risotto cakes look much like oranges, but who can argue with a name that sounds so fun and exciting? The mushrooms turn red from red wine. If you don't like red wine, feel fr...

 Here's a hearty winter pasta dish with roasted squash. Roasting concentrates the sugars in vegetables, so this squash tastes sweet. Many people who ordinarily don't like squash (like my husband) will eat this up and ask for seconds. Adding the sa...

 I ate at a Spanish tapas restaurant last night, so now I'm thinking of all food Spanish. I like the way many Spanish dishes combine rich flavors together to make tasty and healthy sauces. The Catalonia region of Spain features many sweet and savo...

 Persimmons are back in the market, and this year I've paired perky persimmon slices with silky avocado slices. It's a marriage made in heaven is all I can say. Ingredients: 4 cups salad greens2 persimmons, sliced1 avocado, peeled, pitted and...