Thanksgiving

Total time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Serves 6 to 8 Note: Pumpkinseed oil can be found at well-stocked supermarkets and gourmet cooking stores. Chorizo can be found at select groceries. For a little extra heat, roast 2 to 4 jalapeños with t...

Total time: 40 minutes, plus roasting and peeling time for the chestnuts Serves: 4 to 6 There are two secrets to preparing this recipe by Russ Parsons of the Los Angeles Times. First, steaming the Brussels sprouts whole and then quarteri...

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 4 ounces bacon 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths ...

Remember last month, when my family had our “head” issue? Well, the effects of the issue are still being felt ’round these parts. I mean, it’s all gone, (knocking LOUDLY on wood) but the psychological trauma is still in residence. I am convinced I stil have it. Mel has checked me, I have checked...

Sometimes I need to remind myself of my limits despite how much I think I want to sign up for something. While I love having all four of our boys on four separate soccer teams (love?) I know that I

Executive Chef Jeff Anderson shows Sabrina Rodriguez some healthy appetizers for Thanksgiving Day.

In the video he makes Marinated Shrimp in Lemon Dill Sauch and Roasted Squash with Spinach and Gruyere.

Marinated Shrimp in Lemon-Dill Sauce

Mixed and chilled a …

I am up late getting ready to leave for California in the morning. I am still so amazed at how many amazing opportunities have come my way because of this blog. I am going on a harvest tour to see how all of those little pomegranate seeds make that glorious juice. We are going...

If you were stranded on a dessert island and could only take two things, what would they be? I’ve always had such a hard time answering that question. I mean, let’s just first rule out people. The point of being stranded on a dessert island is to be alone, not wiping noses or driving...

A few new twists to liven up your Thanksgiving apple pie this year. Brandy and maple syrup marinate crunchy apples. Peanut butter infuses a buttery (olive oil butter buttery) shortbread crust. Granola inspires a crumb topping with oats, raisins, peanut...

Delicata squash...it's the Ryan Gosling of the winter squash family. It's hip, it's smooth and oh-so-cute! You can bake them, you can steam them, you can even stuff them...or my personal favorite- you can roast them. The best part is there's no peeling...