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Mussels au gratin is such an impressive and classic appetizer, yet quite inexpensive and very easy to prepare! Your guests will be thrilled with this little hors d’œuvre that beautifully fills every buffet, any time of the year, but especially during summer times. There are quite a few recipes that you can find online, here is how I like… Continue Reading
The June 2016 issue of the Martha Stewart’s Living magazine was a celebration of food and summer gatherings. Amongst everything, I found an all-american recipe that I couldn’t wait to try: The Vanilla Sheet Cake With Cream-Cheese Lemon Frosting. It seemed to be so summery and refreshing, that I promised myself (and my family) that it… Continue Reading
Rice pudding. Sweet, creamy and rich… simply delicious. If you have ever prepared rice pudding at home, then you certainly know this: the amount of time you have to devote in the kitchen, stirring constantly above a hot pan, can exceed 45 minutes! This is why I don’t make rice pudding very often, but when I… Continue Reading
This post is dedicated to my friend Elaine, for her love for octopus and her fear of cooking it. It is also dedicated to all the past and future customers of Whole Foods Market who patiently stand in line behind me at the seafood department, while I chose the biggest and meatiest octopus, and who ask me in the… Continue Reading
Last Wednesday, my mom and I had just finished visiting three floors of art galleries at 49 Geary Street, and decided to head north of San Francisco for lunch. As we were approaching the bay, the fog was getting thicker and by the time we were crossing the Golden Gate Bridge we were completely wrapped in a white… Continue Reading
I prepared this dish today for the third time in the the last few weeks and all I am wondering is what has kept me from sharing this recipe with you earlier. Because, honestly, I count nothing but pros! * you will have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes from start to finish * most… Continue Reading
Happy 2016 everyone! I should probably be kicking off the new year with healthy quinoa salads, new ways to enjoy kale, sharing organizational tips and so on… Instead, I’ve been spending the first days of the year relaxing, enjoying most of my time indoors (it has been raining non-stop in Northern California), getting creative in a totally old-fashioned way (post coming up… Continue Reading
If there is only one cake you will bake this season, this has to be the one! Classic and simple, but filled with the flavors of fall; moist and soft from the apples; rich and nutty from the walnuts; with a sweet but a little crispier, crumble-style top. Is there anything more that you could want with a… Continue Reading
Everyone around me seems to be enjoying kebabs lately and that got me in the mood to make some for dinner the other night. Not only was I going to make the grilled kebabs on a skewer, but I also wanted the pita bread on the side, the charred garlicky and caramelized tomatoes and the… Continue Reading
Pasta Flora, the traditional Greek sweet tart topped with a thick layer of jam, is one of my favorite pastries, especially when it’s prepared with good quality ingredients. Because of its biscuity nature, this is not meant to be a dessert. Instead, have it with your afternoon coffee or tea. The kids will also love it with… Continue Reading