I make winter squash soup twenty different ways, depending upon the type of squash and how I season it. This soup has double apple flavoring and a touch of curry powder. The addition of coconut milk makes it rich, while using coconut water adds flavor but keeps the soup lighter. The topping takes it a big step beyond ordinary. If you like this soup and
Pressure Cooker White Winter Vegetable Stew
I am leaving for Rancho La Puerta to work as the visiting chef at their cooking school, La Cocina Que Canta, in just a few days. Don’t have a pity party for me as the place is just amazing. I am also doing 2 nutrition talks this time. (Maybe you’ll think about joining me there on my next visit the week of October 22nd.) In
Jumpin’ John
I have heard that traditionally in the South, people eat black-eyed peas, rice and greens for good luck in the New Year. Many years ago, I started making my version of Hoppin’ John called Jumpin’ John because the traditional dish is made with a ham hock for flavor, and I obviously leave it out. I have made this in the pressure cooker and the peas
Salad Spinner (Dexas Turbo Fan) Giveaway, Ends December 16th
I was contacted a while back by a company that makes salad spinners, among other plastic items. While I am not a huge fan of plastic, I think that it has its place in durable kitchen equipment like a salad spinner. This salad spinner has a Turbo fan which was of interest to me because it’s supposed to dry off your salad quickly and well,
Are You Kidding Me? Or Your Body? Food Choices Matter
I spend a lot of time on the computer – possibly too much. I read a lot of nutrition information, blogs, other recipe developers, cookbook authors and Facebook and Twitter post. I have come to a number of conclusions but the biggest one is that there are many ideas about “healthy eating” with which I disagree. When I see someone post that they are excited
Big Vegan: Squash Quesadillas with Cranberry-Jicama Salsa
These tasty quesadillas from the new Big Vegan cookbook by Robin Asbell taste as good as they look. Actually in my photos, the dishes often taste better than they look.
Pressure Cooker Orange Scented Beet Salad
Beets and citrus are an amazing combination. Here the beets and citrus addsweetness while a touch of vinegar adds the sour. The whole thing comes together so quickly in the pressure cooker.
Immune Boosting Bowl
I have been working feverishly for the past month or so to complete my pressure cooking cookbook. I’ve taken few breaks and haven’t seen much of the world lately. Still, I managed to get attacked by a germ, a virus. I suspect that my son’s return from a trip back east with a sickness, and his coughing, without covering his mouth, led to this moment.
Sweetheart of a Salad
Sweetheart of a Salad Serves 4 Packed with seasonal produce, this salad tastes and looks great. I recently bought Cocktail Grapefruits and they are very sweet and delicious but smaller so use 2 if you can find them. 8 cups spinach, washed and dried 1 large pink or white grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 1/2 avocado, sliced 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted 2
Winter Vegetable and Barley Soup
Winter Vegetable and Barley Soup Serves 6-8 10 minutes at high pressure; natural release This pressure cooked recipe takes you beyond traditional mushroom barley soup and includes fresh vegetables of the season. If you want to add any cruciferous vegetable such as broccoli or cauliflower, add them after the pressure comes down. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup sliced onions, shallots or leeks ½ cup