Maire Gilbert

 This noodle soup recipe is loosely based on two traditional Japanese style soups. Noodle soup is usually served with simply a few cubes of tofu and some green onions. Chicken and vegetables may be cooked in a tasty broth, then served strained, wi...

I'm starting a new section today, 20 minute dinners. I've had several people ask me how long it takes to cook something, and I've started keeping track, plus noting the time for you. Those people have also added that they don't like to spend hours and ...

I've had several requests lately, and that's so nice. Sure, it's flattering, but it's more than that. Requests indicate a trust in my process, the finished taste, and the healthy quotient that I want to uphold. I rarely talk about t...

I'm amazed every year how the change of seasons influences the change in my taste buds. Suddenly, I'm craving warm, comfort foods - hearty soups, pilafs with deep flavors, and many things roasted. This pilaf helps me welcome fall. It features eart...

My daughter and I made these during my recent visit to San Diego. She'd been craving pumpkin pancakes, but many of the recipes yield pancakes that are dense and heavy. We wanted something light, but with a real taste of pumpkin. To lighten th...

I went up to Apple Hill and picked organic apples last weekend. You know what that means, I've been making batch after batch of applesauce. After several batches of applesauce I thought about doing something a little different. You may have notice...

I had a tasty curried squash at a Thai restaurant in Marysville, Washington. That was last December, and now that it's fall and I'm seeing squash everywhere, I'm thinking fondly of that squash dish again. Seeing this red kuri squash also called fo...

I love artichoke dip with chips, and my husband loves crab dip with chips. Here's a way to have your dip for dinner! This recipe uses a filling reminiscent of crab and artichoke dip for enchiladas. The stealthily healthy part of this is that ...

First of all, if you've never experienced the flavor of roasted carrots, you're in for a real taste treat. The carrots retain some of their crunch, but roasting enhances their natural sweetness. They make a wonderful accompaniment to pork. I'...

 As you've probably already figured out, I have a thing for farmer's markets. I love my local Sacramento farmer's market, and visit it almost weekly. However, I've visited some grand markets during my travels. I love the markets in Davis and San F...