Shakshouka
If you’re still scrambling for a dinner idea for tomorrow, I’ve got the perfect eggs-for-dinner dish: shakshouka. Poached in a tomato and pepper sauce, then served with flatbread for some hands-on...
View ArticleVietnamese Turkey Meatballs and Spicy Nuoc Cham
Happy TGIF, Dear Readers! I hope that, unlike me, you find yourself with boundless energy for your upcoming weekend adventures. Things are a bit fuzzy around the edges chez Opera Girl on Day 2 of...
View ArticleTomato Beef Stew
I don’t know about you all, but I’m ready for the seasons to change. The calendar says we’ve got a couple weeks of winter left, but the blossom-laden branches in my neighborhood are telling a different...
View ArticleCarrot Cake Power Bites
I’ve talked about my yoga teacher Charina here on the blog before — back in November, she gave me a great morning sequence to do on my at-home practice days. Today, I am sharing my take on one of her...
View ArticleSweet Sour and Spicy Slaw
Happy Holy Week, Dear Readers! Easterpalooza has begun. pews at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in SF Just the other week, I was having a grand old time in Austin, visiting friends and taking in all of the...
View ArticleÇılbır (Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt Sauce)
Dear Readers, I hope you’ve had a great week! If you’re looking forward to preparing breakfast or brunch this weekend, I’ve got a unique and delicious recipe for you. Last week, in the throes of a...
View ArticleWhite Bean and Tuna Salad
Happy Friday, Dear Readers! I hope you’ve got some fun weekend plans. I’m looking forward to a couple days of yoga, singing, and hopefully recovering from a rather atrocious head cold. But enough...
View ArticleCilantro Steak Sauce
Hello there, Dear Readers! I hope you’re all doing well. I had a pretty glorious, fun-filled weekend, starting with attending a friend’s guitar recital on Friday night, enjoying a daytime dinner party...
View ArticleBrown Rice Bowls with Soy Sesame Sauce
I don’t often take shortcuts in the kitchen, using prepackaged foods to get a meal on the table more quickly. But when a locally-made product is delicious, organic, and devoid of unpronounceable...
View ArticleChopped Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Hello, everyone! I’m back in California, having just returned from the Contemporary Performance Studies program at the Vancouver International Song Institute. The week-long program consisted of...
View ArticleWarm Farro and Romaine Salad
During the summer, I am all about light lunches. My midday meals often rely on vegetables and quick-cooking grains which give me energy without weighing me down or requiring too much heat in the...
View ArticleApricot Raspberry Galette
While I usually pride myself on coming up with wholesome, good-for-you recipes, today’s Apricot Raspberry Galette is not even trying to be healthy. The rich pastry crust is full of butter, and it’s...
View ArticleBlue Raspberry Kombucha
Having lived in Santa Cruz during the height of the kombucha craze, it was inevitable that I become a fan of the uniquely tangy beverage. All of my friends were drinking the stuff and singing its...
View ArticleAvocado Spice Cake
Of all the ingredients that find their way into my recipes on a regular basis, avocado is definitely a star player. I add it to salads and smoothies, and layer slices onto tacos, soups, rice bowls,...
View ArticleHoney Mint Iced Coffee
One of my favorite summer indulgences is the Mint Mojito Iced Coffee at Philz. The combination is simple but genius. Each frothy cup starts with a handful of muddled mint leaves. Plenty of ice,...
View ArticleStrawbanero Poblano Jam
Today’s Strawbanero Poblano Jam is a winner. It was the clear favorite among six varieties of jam my Aunt Bel and I put up this summer. “Strawbanero” stands for strawberry and habanero — just one...
View ArticleRoasted Green Pepper Chilaquiles
After getting some great Mexican takeout the other night, we were left with a bag full of tortilla chips, quickly going stale on the countertop. Never being one to waste perfectly good food (and not a...
View ArticleTour of the Straus Family Creamery in Marshall, CA
A year ago, I found myself standing (well, okay, hiding really) in a corner of the aquarium exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. I nervously sipped my gin and tonic, fretting over...
View ArticleBerry Hemp Smoothie
It’s been a while since I’ve made a smoothie, and I’m not sure why! They’re one of my favorite mid-morning pick-me-up snacks, and I’m definitely going to include this one in regular rotation. It’s...
View ArticleCranberry Orange Chocolate Loaf Cake
Growing up, one of my favorite books was Cranberry Thanksgiving. Despite it being one of my favorite childhood reads, I couldn’t tell you much about the plot. The real reason I liked it so much was...
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