One of my favorite Easter sweets is panna cotta, or Italian “cooked cream.” It’s an eggless custard that is silky-smooth and so easy to make. In fact, David Lebovitz writes that if it takes you more than 5 minutes to put it together, you’re doing something wrong. If you haven’t yet tried to make custard, …
Eating Fish on Friday? Here are two very easy fish recipes to take advantage of during Lent or anytime of the year! Fish Baked In Creamy Milk Sauce with Onions & Herbs Recipe by Very Best Baking Tender fish fillets seasoned with herbs are topped with sautéed onions and baked in a light, velvety creamy …
Today is National Hot Chocolate Day! A small holiday I know, but since I love chocolate and the nights are cold, I wanted to celebrate. I found this recipe for Hot Cocoa + Pumpkin, and it gave me an idea for adding something a little spicier: ancho chiles. Ancho chiles are dried poblano peppers and …
We’ve rounded up some of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara County, including several in the famed Michelin guide (+ a star!) and featured some of their best dishes. Ever wanted to know how these restaurants make them sooo delectable? You’ll get the recipes, too. Check out our series on chef’s recipes from the best …
When you want an easy way to cook turkey for Thanksgiving, consider cooking only turkey breasts! You can buy whole turkey breasts at most markets and you only have to roast them for about an hour. You’ll have a much more relaxing day, and the turkey will still be delicious and juicy with this marinade …
Make it low carb as well! French Toast is my favorite breakfast! It’s also my favorite food translation into French: pain perdu or lost bread. I just love the idea of bread that has lost its way and fallen into naughty behaviors like a mounds of milk, eggs, sugar and cinnamon. And just think if you …
Written by Liz – The June issue of Cooking Light features a recipe makeover for that refreshing summertime treat: Low Fat Piña Coladas, shown above (photos by Randy Mayor, recipe and content by Cooking Light). They use Carnation evaporated milk to help lower fat but keep the creamy flavor: “You’ll like our way of losing …
Written by Liz – Eating out is probably my very favorite thing to do. I love to pick out a new restaurant, then go check out its neighborhood and decor, imagining myself living nearby and becoming a regular, noting coffee shops on the corner I might frequent in the morning and places to find new …
When summer rolls around, there is one dessert I really crave — ice cream. I love to make ice cream in all it forms: ice milk, frozen yogurt, sorbet, granita, etc. And when I need a dessert to please a group, ice cream pie is one of the easiest ways to turn this iconic summer …
