When my girlfriend Alice offered me her "paleo-friendly" grain-free, gluten-free and sugar-free muffins, my first instinct was to pass on her “free“ offer. I am glad that I didn't because flavor-free they are everything but! I make these every two ...
Appetizers
Incredible Indian
Trying to explain Indian cuisine is like describing quantum physics. I love both, but they are best left to an expert. India’s cuisine is anything but uniform for many reasons: its 5000-year-old history, numerous settlers with diverse belief systems ...
Mexican Mania
This simple recipe for Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is refreshingly light and comes together quickly. Mexican cuisine is considered one of the most diverse in the world and traditionally passed down through the generations in an unwritten form. ...
Melon and Blueberry Parfait
Melon and Blueberry Parfait with Ginger Yogurt is refreshing, light and healthy. Melons and blueberries are a marriage made in heaven. With wedding season upon us, as well as the extremely hot weather we’re experiencing in Southern California, ...
Cucumber and Cheese Verrine & Market Cooking Class in Paris
French inspired Cucumber and Cheese Verrine is the perfect starter for any summer meal. “I love Paris in the spring.” Cole Porter sure got that song right. I have worked and played in Paris many times, but this year while there celebrating my ...