Potato and Green Bean Salad
I love, love, love this Potato and Green Bean Salad recipe which was inspired by my friend Diana who was inspired by David Tannis. Diana made it over...
26-09-2018 22:01
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Peach Turmeric Oatmeal
Ever since I discovered that turmeric is a fantastic spice to use beyond Indian food, I have been grabbing it more often than not to use in my cooking...
26-09-2018 22:01
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Marvelous Meatball Stroganoff
I am really excited to be sharing this recipe for Marvelous Meatball Stroganoff with you. I wish I could take all of the credit for developing this d...
26-09-2018 22:01
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Mendocino Coast
I am the first to dust off my passport when the word vacation pops up. This summer over a glass of rose while talking about summer plans, we realized...
13-09-2018 21:57
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Super Moist Carrot Cake
I made Lenny this super moist carrot cake to celebrate his birthday. Carrot cake is his favorite cake so I make it once a year to celebrate his birth...
06-09-2018 22:02
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Seafood Paella
I have been working on perfecting my paella making skills this summer which means I have been making paella often. By perfecting, I mean I have been ...
10-08-2018 22:03
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Cucumber Radish Salad
Summer salads are my jam. During the warm summer months when produce is exploding I make some sort of salad for lunch as well as dinner. It could be...
09-08-2018 22:00
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Roasted Cherry Buttermilk Ice Cream with Bourbon
We try to spend as much time as we can in the mountains enjoying the outdoors during the summer months. One of our favorite places to hit is the Gold...
06-08-2018 22:05
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Banana Blueberry Pancakes
I feel like it has been forever since I posted over here. There has been a lot going on, which I do plan on sharing. I will share that I have been c...
06-08-2018 22:05
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Crepes Dentelles with Sautéed Peaches and Caramel
This recipe for Crepes Dentelles with Sautéed Peaches and Caramel leaves me speechless. It has been a long time since I have enjoyed a dessert that m...
06-08-2018 22:05
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Cauliflower Shawarma
Cauliflower has become a staple in our house as we have been trying to add more vegetables to our meals. I have been using it more often than not whe...
06-08-2018 22:05
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Pulpo de Maria alla Coggiola
If you follow me on Instagram you know how much I love Rose wine as I tend to talk about it all summer. Therefore, when I was invited to the wine eve...
06-08-2018 22:05
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Cheesy Meatball Fondue
This recipe should be called cheesy meatballs. Guess what" I like to call it Cheesy Meatball Fondue as it is so much fun to serve to your friends. ...
06-08-2018 22:05
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Portuguese Favish
One of Lenny’s favorite Portuguese recipes is this one for Portuguese Favish, which is a fava bean stew. His mother knows to make it every time we ...
06-08-2018 22:05
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Homemade Hummus
After posting my Lamb Shawarma recipe I realized that I have never shared my go-to everyday homemade hummus recipe. While I have a few different humm...
20-04-2018 22:03
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Cherry Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
I am so in love with this new recipe for Cherry Chocolate Hot Cross Buns and have a feeling you will enjoy too. I decided to take my traditional hot ...
07-04-2018 22:01
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Lamb Shawarma
One of my favorite meals, when we are in Paris, is the authentic Lamb Shawarma. I dream about it the entire flight over. Since I could not wait unti...
07-04-2018 22:01
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Slow Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb
Are you an Easter lamb or ham person" I can go both ways but really love springtime lamb. This recipe for Slow Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb is so go...
25-03-2018 22:08
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Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am a spoon licker. Every time I make hummus, I lick the tahini spoon and wonder about making cookies with it. I finally set aside some time to get...
14-03-2018 22:06
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Cauliflower Green Curry
If you are vegetarian and come over for dinner, most likely you will be enjoying this recipe for Cauliflower Green Curry. It has become a regular opt...
12-03-2018 22:05
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Occasions To Gather
I have been dying to tell you about a cookbook project that I have been involved since last September. It is really hard for me to keep a secret so I...
08-03-2018 22:03
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Spiced Lentil Soup
It has finally become soup weather in Oakland. It even got down to 38, which is not normal for our area. My mint froze, and the seeds I planted the ...
27-02-2018 22:03
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Perfect Paloma
I had a fondue recipe I was going to share with you for Valentine’s Day; but, I made it over the weekend and want to tweak it a little, and make pe...
13-02-2018 22:03
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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Sugar Cookies
I have been dreaming about sharing this recipe for Valentine’s Day Chocolate Sugar Cookies since December. I was knee-deep in butter, sugar, and fl...
08-02-2018 22:02
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Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce
We love Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce recipe. It happens to be one of those recipes that we make time and time again. Not only is it quick and...
24-01-2018 22:06
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Pork Bone Broth
I am not going to go into great detail about bone broth. If you want to learn more about the differences between stock, broth and bone broth then you...
09-01-2018 22:06
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Amber Ale French Onion Soup Dip
When it comes to picking out a beer to drink, I am often intimidated. There are so many choices that I often feel confused. I know what I like, and ...
02-01-2018 22:02
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Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin
Last weekend Lenny wanted to stay home and take our time while making a wonderful dinner. We drank some bubbles, he deboned a chicken and I made our ...
18-12-2017 22:25
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NY Shuk Harissa Collection
Tis the season when we take a moment to thank you for your continued loyalty to Chez Us. This year we are giving away one of our most favorite produc...
13-12-2017 22:00
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Cauliflower Clam Chowder with Crispy Bacon
We are huge soup eaters all year long, but there is nothing better than a big bowl of creamy clam chowder during the colder winter months. When I rec...
06-12-2017 22:04
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Homemade Spaetzle
We had dinner with friends back in August at a long standing German restaurant in San Francisco, Suppenkuche. I remember going there in my twenties a...
09-11-2017 21:35
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Beef Bone Broth
I feel like I am going against everything I do not like about food culture by sharing this recipe for beef bone broth. When I first heard about bone ...
07-11-2017 21:35
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Loaded Winter Squash Hummus
This Loaded Winter Squash Hummus recipe was on the weekly rotation all last winter. We could not get enough of it as it was so easy to whip up in no ...
02-11-2017 21:36
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Creamy Blue Cheese Mac
A big bowl of this creamy blue cheese mac is the ultimate comfort food. The past month has been challenging as well as emotionally draining and on to...
31-10-2017 21:34
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Cacio e Pepe with Zucchini
Cacio e Pepe is a classic recipe that is also my fall on recipe when coming home from traveling. Earlier in the summer I decided to toss in some summ...
24-10-2017 21:36
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Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Are you hungry for the best banana bread recipe" Our Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the best. You can stop looking any further as this r...
19-10-2017 21:37
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Marinated Bean Toast
Marinated bean toast has become a staple at our home. We probably enjoy it at least once a week. What I love about the recipe besides tasting great,...
17-10-2017 21:35
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Spicy Harissa Chickpea Salad
This Spicy Harissa Chickpea Salad recipe has become a favorite dish to enjoy at our table. It is light enough to serve alongside grilled fish or a bi...
03-10-2017 21:35
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Zucchini Goat Cheese Tart
Zucchini are everywhere right now. They make me happy, and a certain someone else not so happy. I can honestly say I really enjoy them. Lenny on th...
22-09-2017 21:38
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Fig Galette
I am a fan of figs. How about you" As soon as they show their squishy little faces at the market, I am bringing them home by the pound full. Typica...
19-09-2017 21:42
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Goat Cheese Peach Sandwich
Lunches are my biggest challenge. We work from home, but that does not mean I want to spend hours making lunch for us. I want the meal to be quick b...
07-09-2017 21:35
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Watermelon Charred Corn Salad
I was never a watermelon fan growing up. Mainly because I wore braces, and during that time in my life. there weren’t seedless watermelons around. ...
28-08-2017 21:34
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Tomato Galette
I have France on my mind; particularly Gascony. The first time I had a tomato tart I was in Gascony at Kate’s home. It was amazing to me to make ...
10-08-2017 21:34
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Three Bean Salad
I vaguely remember this being in the regular meal eating rotation when I was growing up. I, also, had forgotten about it until last summer when we we...
25-07-2017 21:35
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Strawberry Verbena Ice Cream
Happy Summer! I am so ready for hot summer days and nights. How about you" We got back from Peru last week and while it was fantastic, it was winte...
26-06-2017 21:38
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Individual No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
I have been making this super easy dessert every week for the past two months. That is the honest truth. It is utter perfection, sings Spring when t...
06-06-2017 21:34
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Coffee Talk
Remember when I was doing Crushing On" I loved writing those posts, and you loved reading them. I know because I have gotten a few emails from reade...
04-06-2017 21:36
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Lam-burg-hini an Italian Style Lamb Burger
One of our favorite events of the year is Kita’s Burger Month. It is a must for us, and we always participate being the lovers of great burgers that...
26-05-2017 21:35
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Pork Osso Buco
I am not sure about you, but, I am exhausted from being cold. It is almost June, and it feels like the end of October here in the Bay Area. While we...
16-05-2017 21:39
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Blackberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Curd Icing
YAY for all the moms out there, this coming Sunday is your special day to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Take off that apron, kick off you...
12-05-2017 21:38
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Roasted Salmon with Herbed Mustard Sauce
When people ask Lenny what his favorite meal that I cook is, he always thinks back to a vegetarian lasagna that I made many moons ago. This is even b...
21-04-2017 21:35
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Blood Orange Rosemary Chicken Thighs
Meals around our kitchen have definitely had a Meditterean as well as a Middle Eastern flair the last three months. At times we question our heritage...
10-04-2017 21:35
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Freekeh Kale Salad with Crispy Harissa Chickpeas
We eat a lot of salad. I hardly ever share the recipes over here, as I usually am tossing together ingredients, splashing on some olive oil along wit...
04-04-2017 21:31
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Loaded Lamb Hummus
I am not sure where I got this idea. Probably from Pinterest, but that doesn’t matter. What does matter is how freaking good this Loaded Lamb Humm...
31-03-2017 21:31
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Roasted Harissa Lemon Sablefish with Spring Time Couscous
I have to admit that Roasted Harissa Lemon Sablefish with Spring Time Couscous is a mouth full to remember the name of; but, it is also one you want ...
24-03-2017 21:32
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Freekeh
I am not one to prep meals for the week. I do have a general idea of what we will eat each day but that often changes when I hit the market and see w...
19-03-2017 21:37
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Meatballs are probably one of my favorite foods to make and eat. The meatball world is limitless. I cook all the time, and I am going, to be frank, ...
28-02-2017 21:34
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Fit at Fifty Week Twenty Six
Apologies as this post is long overdue. I meant to share my thoughts on February 20, which was my birthday, and the big mark I have been working towa...
27-02-2017 21:34
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Lentil Stew with Burnt Eggplant
Our palate tends to crave recipes that are often inspired by our Middle Eastern friends. These recipes are flavored with warm and sultry spices that ...
22-02-2017 21:35
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Cuba
I have been trying to write about Cuba since returning in December. It has been hard for me as I am still processing the experience; in a great way ...
16-02-2017 21:32
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Fit at Fifty Week Twenty Five
I can not believe it is already Fit at Fifty Week Twenty Five. Only one week left, and I am having a reality check today. While I hope the magic fai...
14-02-2017 21:38
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Classic Marinara Sauce
Last week the internet was out at our complex which left me wondering, how did we ever work without it. Does anyone else remember having to use a typ...
14-02-2017 21:38
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Saffron Tomato Chickpeas and Brussels Sprout Bowls
We have been grubbing on chickpeas in a big way the past month. We keep trying to change it up with other legumes but we keep coming back. The belov...
07-02-2017 21:37
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Fit at Fifty Week Twenty Four
Happy Sunday! Before I kick into Fit at Fifty Week Twenty Four, I have a bit of a rant, and I have a feeling many women will feel my pain. Okay, so ...
06-02-2017 21:33
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Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
In my previous life I was a nanny. Max was only three months old when I started, and I could not wait until he was big enough to bake cookies with me...
03-02-2017 21:35
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Siren Fish Company CSA
We love fresh fish and seafood. That being said we are also very careful when eating it, as most options at a market can be a bit suspect. After all...
01-02-2017 21:36
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Cooking Dried Chickpeas
I have been meaning to share some basic how-to recipes that I often use since writing about the staples I keep in my pantry. I have not gotten around...
30-01-2017 21:34
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Fit at Fifty Week Twenty Two
We had a friend over last week who lost thirty pounds in two weeks. Yes, that is correct, not ten but thirty pounds. He did a starvation diet that h...
25-01-2017 21:33
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Fit at Fifty Week Twenty One
It has been a somewhat uneventful Fit at Fifty Week Twenty One – not too much to report on. I stayed the same weight which was a pleasant surprise....
19-01-2017 21:32
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Fit at Fifty Week Twenty
It has felt so good getting back in the groove of eating healthier, and moving my body. I had a great great week being back in the saddle, so to say,...
10-01-2017 21:32
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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
We have become quite spoiled with our yearly business trip to London, and I am the first to admit it is nice knowing we will be jumping across the pon...
05-01-2017 21:32
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London 2016
Back in November we jumped on a Virgin Atlantic flight for our yearly trip to London, and it was really lovely to be back! Originally, I thought I sh...
05-01-2017 21:32
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Fit at Fifty Week Eighteen and Nineteen
Happy New Year! Did you have a great holiday season" Stick to your fitness and weight loss goals" Well, I am not proud to say that I sucked while w...
03-01-2017 21:34
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Nourished Planner Give Away
Hoping this finds you happy, healthy and ready for a new year. I know I am! The past month has been a whirlwind, and I know I owe you a few posts su...
30-12-2016 21:32
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