Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkins, carrots, onions–this is as close as you’ll get to serving fall in a bowl. Roasting the pumpkin gives it a deep caramelized flavor that’s delicious. Yield:  Serves 6 (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups soup, about 1 tbsp. sour cream mixture)...
Flowers for Dinner?

Flowers for Dinner?

Flowers are such gifts of nature. Any time of year in California you can find something in bloom. Even in our severe drought, nature finds a way of adding some beauty and color to the world. I love flowers in my yard, as well as cut flowers in my home. They brighten...

Cool Summer Tip: Fruit in the Freezer

Cut up and freeze seasonal fruit such as watermelon, pineapple, lemons or whole grapes on a cookie sheet. After individually frozen, store in a plastic freezer bag. Simply enjoy by placing in a glass of sparkling water or simply bite into the frozen sweet goodness of...

Champagne and Fruit Sangria

  A refreshing, delightful Summer afternoon treat. Here’s a beautiful combination of fresh fruit (experiment with what’s in season), white wine and your favorite sparkling white wine. Soak the fruit in the white wine and chill for 3-24 hours if you...

Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

Fall is here, and with it, pumpkin spice… everything. So why not muffins? These easy treats are quick to make, freeze beautifully for later, and are great to have on hand for a last-minute hostess gift or a surprise guest. 3 cups (576g) sugar 1 cup oil (you can...
Quinoa-Kale Salad with Fresh Apricots

Quinoa-Kale Salad with Fresh Apricots

We love this delicious and hearty salad found in Runner’s World Magazine. It’s quick to make, good for you and tastes great! Visit their site for details on specific health benefits. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon...
Big Mike’s BBQ Sauce

Big Mike’s BBQ Sauce

If you’re looking for a great BBQ sauce to go with Cherryll’s Dry Rubbed BBQ Ribs, here it is. *This recipe was from the San Jose Mercury’s cooking section in 2013. Not sure who Big Mike is, but he created an awesome sauce.    1-3/4 C. Strong coffee,...