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Low Carb Ricotta Almond Flour Cake Recipe

September 26, 2021 by liz

If you’re cutting down on sugar and carbs, this ricotta almond cake made with almond flour (and a little coconut flour to keep it light) is delicious. Helpful for diabetics, keto and just children-near-bedtime, it’s also a classic Italian cake that’s great for mornings with coffee as well as after dinner. Or maybe even lunch …

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Green Huevos Rancheros Recipe

September 21, 2021 by liz

A lighter, and just as delicious version of Huevos Rancheros, this green chile breakfast dish is a California dream complete with shrimp, guacamole and gorgeous watermelon radishes. Read all about the Santa Barbara restaurant, Scarlett Begonia, that created it.

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Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

September 21, 2021 by liz

Sometimes you just need to give back. So we headed to Los Angeles’ Downtown Women’s Center to buy the ingredients, prepare, cook and serve lunch to over 100 ladies visiting or living at the center. On the menu: oven-baked chicken with crunchy Parmesan coating and lemon zest, white beans, collard greens and baked sweet potato fries …

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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili Recipe: It’s Not Complicated

September 20, 2021 by liz

    This past Valentine’s Day, we decided to have a chili cook-off. It seemed like a much better idea for this romance holiday on a cold winter night, especially with our particular relationship statuses; “it’s complicated” seems to be most popular in our group’s social media circles. This White Chicken Chili recipe was my …

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Pumpkin Chili Mexicana Recipe

Superbowl Food: Pumpkin Chili Mexicana Recipe & Wine

September 19, 2021 by liz

Every year about now, the biggest sporting event in America rolls around: the Superbowl. There are many famous things about this game: the rivalry of the teams, the personalities of the players, and the best commercials of the year. But my favorite thing about the big game is the food. Now I don’t mean chips …

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Yummy Kale Burger Recipe + Healthy Summer Grilling

July 8, 2021 by liz

Summer on the Central Coast means grilling in your own backyard! If you’re keeping it healthy, here are 2 main dishes for the grill that keep it lighter. So invite some friends over, fire up the grill and chill some drinks…it’s going to be a great weekend! First up, burgers. I love burgers, but eating …

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Late Summer Fruit Tart with Yogurt & Nuts

June 1, 2021 by liz

I know the first the day of Autumn has officially come and gone, but the weather around here hasn’t gotten the message. It’s still unseasonably hot and sticky, and the garden is still producing summer vegetables like crazy. I’ve been craving a fresh and simple breakfast lately, and dreaming of fruit tarts. Berries have one …

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Fishin’ in the Garden: Marinated Swordfish with Avocado Butter Recipe

April 5, 2021 by liz

I had just spent some time in Spain, Basque country to be exact, where I’d eaten so much amazing seafood. Octopus charcoal-grilled or swimming in fragrant broth, fish caught that day then wood-oven fired with wine and garlic and zesty, salty sardines to start every meal. When I returned, I decided to make this Grilled …

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Tomato Ginger Carrot Soup

Carrots Galore: Two Carrot Soups & a Carrot Side Dish

January 3, 2021 by liz

After I’d been a member of my local farm share – Silverlake Farms – for several weeks I realized I needed more carrot recipes. These were the most beautiful vibrant carrots I’d ever seen. I’d been eating them raw or in salads, along with the gorgeous radishes I also received each week. I scoured the …

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