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“I can’t have dairy, I’m lactose intolerant”. Does that sound familiar? Lately it seems everything and everyone is going lactose free for a variety of reasons and as a result, there is a lot of [...]Roasted Strawberry Sherbet is a post from: A Communal Table The post Roasted Strawberry Sherbet appeared first on A Communal Table.
Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better… Melissas Produce went and introduced NEW produce collections. The newest additions are – Organic Purification Boxes! Melissas graciously sent me the Organic Purification Box B to [...]Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Beets and Siracha Dressing is a post from: A Communal Table The post Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Beets and Siracha
Sometimes I think my refrigerator looks more like the lab of some mad scientist than an actual family refrigerator. There are lots of labeless bottles and jars sporting homemade sauces, pickles, preserved lemons and liquids [...]Sparkling Rosewater Lemonade is a post from: A Communal Table The post Sparkling Rosewater Lemonade appeared first on A Communal Table.
“What do you crave and what food couldn’t you live without?” Recently, I was asked this question and, being the food lover that I am, I had to think long and hard about my answer. [...]Steak, Mushroom and Talera Sandwich is a post from: A Communal Table The post Steak, Mushroom and Talera Sandwich appeared first on A Communal Table.
Remember me? I know – it’s been ages since I posted a new recipe – between work, technical problems (2 crashed external hard drives) and a packed La Crosse schedule well… you know that story [...]Turkey Zucchini Sliders is a post from: A Communal Table The post Turkey Zucchini Sliders appeared first on A Communal Table.
Recipe ideas come from many places – cookbooks, magazines, restaurant meals, a vacation – you name it, it probably has inspired someone to create a recipe. This Thai Hot and Sour Soup was inspired by [...]Thai Hot and Sour Soup is a post from: A Communal Table The post Thai Hot and Sour Soup appeared first on A Communal Table.
Happy Spring Everyone!!! Change is in the air – plants are emerging from their winter naps, spring fruits and vegetables are beginning to appear in the markets and so naturally it’s time for a change [...]Lillet Rose Cocktail is a post from: A Communal Table The post Lillet Rose Cocktail appeared first on A Communal Table.
So what do you make for people who can’t have gluten? The simple answer is “lots of things” - soups, salads, meat and rice dishes all come to mind. But when it comes to breads, [...]Moroccan Flat Bread is a post from: A Communal Table The post Moroccan Flat Bread appeared first on A Communal Table.
Sometimes, it seems a bit like Christmas when you write a food blog. Last week, Melissas Produce shipped me one of their new organic produce boxes to play with – WOOT! Inside were lots of [...]Rainbow Relish is a post from: A Communal Table The post Rainbow Relish appeared first on A Communal Table.
Dia duit! And a good day to you all! It is almost here – St. Patrick’s Day, the day when just about everyone in America becomes Irish. Since I’m Irish, I couldn’t let the day [...]An Irish Kiss Cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day is a post from: A Communal Table The post An Irish Kiss Cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day appeared first on A Communal Table.
“”From good people come good things”. Yes, they do. Like the beautiful avocados in this Avocado, Tomato and Poached Egg Salad that was inspired by my trip to the Pinkerton’s avocado ranch. Last weekend [...]Avocado, Tomato and Poached Egg Salad is a post from: A Communal Table The post Avocado, Tomato and Poached Egg Salad appeared first on A Communal Table.
Last week I mentioned that Melissa’s Produce had sent me some of their newest products including the sliced leeks I used in the Orzo Risotto with Leeks and Mushrooms. There were a couple of other [...]Pan Roasted Kale Sprouts with Farro is a post from: A Communal Table The post Pan Roasted Kale Sprouts with Farro appeared first on A Communal Table.
“So, what’s for dinner?” This might just be the most frequently asked question in our house, and some days it’s easy to answer. Others? Not so much – especially when the world is running at [...]Orzo Risotto with Leeks and Mushrooms is a post from: A Communal Table The post Orzo Risotto with Leeks and Mushrooms appeared first on A Communal Table.
I like to think of myself as an “equal opportunity eater”. There are few foods that I won’t eat (like mushy peas) but while I have my favorites, I am pretty open to just about [...]Cider braised Cabbage and Sausage is a post from: A Communal Table The post Cider braised Cabbage and Sausage appeared first on A Communal Table.
I am a planner. I not only have “plan A” but I also have plan “B”, followed, of course by plan “C” and, more often than not, there is, lurking there somewhere, plan “D.” This [...]Salted Caramel Affogado is a post from: A Communal Table The post Salted Caramel Affogado appeared first on A Communal Table.
It’s no coincidence that February is Heart Health Month.. after all what better month to think about heart health than February when we celebrate St. Valentines Day – a day dedicated to affairs of the [...]Southwestern Succotash is a post from: A Communal Table The post Southwestern Succotash appeared first on A Communal Table.
Sumo what??? Yes, you read that right – Sumo tangerines!!! So what exactly is a Sumo tangerine? Well, it is one of the newest varieties of tangerines to hit the market.. and I was lucky [...]Sumo Tangerine Cheesecake is a post from: A Communal Table The post Sumo Tangerine Cheesecake appeared first on A Communal Table.
Welcome to Citruspalooza – my own little celebration of all things citrus! As you know, citrus is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Given my love affair not only with citrus [...]Farro Salad with Tangerines and Dried Blueberries is a post from: A Communal Table The post Farro Salad with Tangerines and Dried Blueberries appeared first on A Communal Table.
This week might “just” be the fastest one on record – it started off with a citrus tour in the Central Valley and is ending with (or should I say beginning??) with – what I [...]Orange Blossom Cocktail is a post from: A Communal Table The post Orange Blossom Cocktail appeared first on A Communal Table.
Some people might think that Superbowl Sunday is about football… but I have news for them. It’s not about football… it’s about the food! Specifically, snacks. Chicken wings, and drummettes, sliders, chili, chips and dips [...]Superbowl Snack Mix is a post from: A Communal Table The post Superbowl Snack Mix appeared first on A Communal Table.
To say that the year has gotten off to a crazy start would be an understatement. 3 trips in 3 weeks plus a complete re write of the curriculum for the class I am teaching [...]Roasted Red Pepper and Hummus Soup is a post from: A Communal Table The post Roasted Red Pepper and Hummus Soup appeared first on A Communal Table.
Oh, baby it’s cold outside!” Ok, so it’s in the low 50′s which I know for some of you is considered “shorts weather” but for us “hot house flowers” here in Southern California that is [...]Rice with Caramelized onions and Lentils is a post from: A Communal Table The post Rice with Caramelized onions and Lentils appeared first on A Communal Table.
Happy 2013!!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! As you may have noticed, I took the holidays off – immersing myself fully in the season and luxuriating in spending time with my [...]Carrot Salad with Moroccan Spices is a post from: A Communal Table The post Carrot Salad with Moroccan Spices appeared first on A Communal Table.
The holiday flurry is in full swing and I am awash in lists.. shopping lists, grocery lists, menu lists… and the “list” goes on and on. Despite all these lists, or maybe because of them [...]Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole is a post from: A Communal Table The post Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole appeared first on A Communal Table.
“Tis the season for… baking!!! And this year I am starting ahead of time… which means I have a little time to experiment with new and different treats while still leaving plenty of time for [...]Chocolate, Hazelnut and Orange Cookie Bars is a post from: A Communal Table The post Chocolate, Hazelnut and Orange Cookie Bars appeared first on A Communal Table.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have recovered! Between Thanksgiving and my son’s birthday, I think I have finally emerged from the food coma I was in and am ready and raring [...]Quick and Easy Cassoulet Dinner is a post from: A Communal Table The post Quick and Easy Cassoulet Dinner appeared first on A Communal Table.
Although it may seem like I’ve fallen off the face of the planet, the truth is I haven’t… although there have been moments in the last couple of weeks when I truly wish I had. [...]Pumpkin and Peanut Soup is a post from: A Communal Table The post Pumpkin and Peanut Soup appeared first on A Communal Table.
After all the cheese and charcuterie (and we are NOT even going to talk about all the bread and wine….) I am trying to keep things a little lighter here at the Table for the [...]Reisling Poached Korean Pears is a post from: A Communal Table The post Reisling Poached Korean Pears appeared first on A Communal Table.
Bonjour mon amis!!! I know things have been a bit quiet around here… I’ve just returned from a 10 day trip to France and I honestly thought I’d get this recipe for Nutmeg Cake up [...]Nutmeg Cake Recipe for Sunday Supper Party is a post from: A Communal Table The post Nutmeg Cake Recipe for Sunday Supper Party appeared first on A Communal Table.
Every year my husband warns me… “remember the first couple of months of fall are going to be crazy”. And every year I say, “yes dear”… conveniently forgetting that he is, more often than not, [...]Sausage Chili Recipe and a Sunday Supper Party is a post from: A Communal Table The post Sausage Chili Recipe and a Sunday Supper Party appeared first on A Communal Ta
Today I have another book review for you all… and I’m feeling a bit sheepish about it since in my last post I reviewed “The Plant Powered Diet” by Sharon Palmer – honestly, you all [...]Pan Roasted Nuts and a visit with Nathan Turner is a post from: A Communal Table The post Pan Roasted Nuts and a visit with Nathan Turner appeared first on A Communal Table.
A few months ago you might remember I was invited by Dole Salads to tour the Dole salad fields up in Monterrey, CA. I love these trips not only because I have the opportunity to [...]Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a post from: A Communal Table The post Mediterranean Quinoa Salad appeared first on A Communal Table.
Much and all as I’m happy that “fall” has arrived I am not so happy about the “madness” that accompanies it… and no, I am not talking about football! No, I am talking about the [...]Chile Cheese Casserole is a post from: A Communal Table The post Chile Cheese Casserole appeared first on A Communal Table.
Happy Fall Everyone!!! Or at least that is what the calendar says… my thermometer however is saying something different … low eighties for the foreseeable future… (sigh) So, I guess I won’t be pulling out [...]Starkrimson Pear and Fennel Salad is a post from: A Communal Table The post Starkrimson Pear and Fennel Salad appeared first on A Communal Table.
