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I've always loved this Greek meze, and recently had a wonderful version similar to this in San Francisco. The gigantes bean (pronounced yee-gahn-tes) has been grown in the Kastoria region of Greece since the 17th century. Like California has ...

I have been spending a lot of time lately leafing through Seasons by Donna Hay. It is my favorite cookbook right now, the recipes are simple and the photos beyond gorgeous. I found a recipe for ricotta with toasted brioche with vanilla honey and thought that it would be perfect for...

Just in case you have some last minute party plans pop up unexpectedly, you'll want to keep this recipe handy. I came up with this at the very last minute possible, when I needed to bring an appetizer to a BBQ. These disappeared FAST. This is a very qu...

Sometimes the best things in life are the most simple. And there is nothing better, or more simple than this “recipe”. If you are planning a Cinco de Mayo celebration, this would be a perfect addition to your menu. It could be a starter, or a dessert. I bought these gorgeous

Sacramento Bee photographer Hector Amezcua shares his tips for making red and tomatillo salsa. "My family calls the red salsa 'salsa ranchera,' " he said. Amezcua said the key to this salsa is grilling. You can grill the tomatoes, onion, peppers an...

Serves 4 Here's the go-to recipe for guacamole by one of Sacramento's most popular proprietors of tacos, Lisandro "Chando" Madrigal. He recommends using Roma tomatoes, which are less juicy than others, for this recipe. INGREDIENTS 3 avocad...

Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, this Sweet Guacamole Dip will satisfy your sweet tooth and curb your avocado craving at the same time! Don’t run screaming. Please! You don’t want to miss this. Really, if you’ve followed my blog at all, you know how nuts I am for avocado. I am addicted to that...

Whenever I go back to my hometown in New Jersey, I have to have a slice of broccoli pizza from Primo Pizza as soon as I get there. I dream about it, and it makes the long drive back to NJ tolerable because I know that I will soon have my...

Artichokes were born in Greek mythology, then traveled across the Mediterranean to France and from France to Louisiana and finally carried by the Spaniards to California. Today, Castroville, California (near Monterey on the coast) proclaims itself "The...

I read an interesting fact the other day. Do you know why some eggs have really bright yellow yolks and some have more orangey yolks? The resulting yolk color depends on what kind of feed the hens eat. Who knew? If you know me in real life, you would know that I...