Stealth Cooking

I had a wonderful couscous dish last week after I saw "Girl with a Pearl Earring" at the deYoung museum in San Francisco. The painting was incredible, full of light, yet bursting with various colors. The couscous dish was similar, light,...

Here's a quick dinner, ideal for those nights when there's not much time to spend in the kitchen. Truth be told, I broke my foot a couple of weeks ago, and find that any time in the kitchen is too much! Consequently, I've been mastering quick, quick th...

Some desserts are too good to pass up all the time. That's just how I feel. It's the justification I use for moderation! And, how a recipe for a sweet treat like rhubarb strawberry pie is here in a stealthy cooking blog. To me, that means I make t...

I've been enjoying a local French restaurant lately, Plan B, right here in Sacramento. They often have a ragu on their daily special menu, sometimes rabbit or duck ragu, perhaps venison or lamb. What they all have in common is a won...

I look at a number of places when I need some inspiration: blogs, books, magazines. A frequent source for new ideas is Cooking Light magazine. It's especially fun because in addition to receiving it myself, I give the magazine as a gift to my daughters...

I was so intrigued when I saw these rainbow carrots at the farmer's market. They're small and young, which means they'll be extra sweet. I haven't had the rainbow effect before and looked forward to experiencing slight variations in flavor. I tasted a ...

Here's a chicken soup recipe with an interesting history. The British craved a nice soup when they were in India, and this is the result. It's a blend of the British and Continental combination of onion, carrot, and celery with Indian curry spices...

It's nice to be back ... I'm still recovering from a nasty cold. It's been weeks of chicken soup and take out! By comparison, here's a quick meal that's healthy and uses several healthy food choices. Ingredients: 1 tsp coconut oil 2 tsp minced gin...

Two of the "littles", my word for grandkids are visiting. They've been here since Valentine's Day. I looked for something that was easy to make, and is delicious. Dipping strawberries in dark chocolate is super easy, and is definitely delicious! I did ...

It's been rainy and cold here, so I've been hankering for some comfort food in front of the fire. Chicken pot pie fits the bill. This recipe omits the cream sauce made with cream, butter, and flour and uses mashed potato flakes as a thickener. If you d...