From the category archives:

Raw Vegan

Spinach, “Raw”cotta, & Squash Involtini with Marinara

March 16, 2010

Yellow straight-neck squash replace eggplant in this involtini, also known as “rollatini”. This raw-vegan version is perfect comfort food, filled with spinach and macadamia “raw”cotta, finished with overnight tomato marinara.

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Dobos Torte: Hardly Hungarian, More a Mess

March 12, 2010

With regret, my raw version of the Hungarian dobos torte has fallen flat, squishy, and sloppy. At least this time around.

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Amuse Bouche Monday: Minty Mashed Peas on a Taro Chip

March 8, 2010

Fresh, sweet garden peas are mashed with fresh mint leaves, a touch of curry, and a pinch of cayenne and served on a crispy taro chip.

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Amuse Bouche Monday: Sweet Grape Tomato Tartare with Sea Lettuce, Ponzu

March 1, 2010

Sweet grape tomatoes are minced into a “tartare” and simply dressed with ponzu, grated ginger, sesame seeds, and scallions on a piece of sea lettuce.

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Pimento “Cheese” Spread & Caramelized Onion Flatbread

February 26, 2010

This is a tribute to the Southern classic pimento cheese spread, made with luscious macadamias and pine nuts, a perfect match with savory caramelized onion flatbread.

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Amuse Bouche Monday: Moroccan Quinoa Bites

February 22, 2010

Moroccan spiced quinoa with sun-dried tomatoes, preserved lemon, fresh herbs, and pine nuts are stuffed into little cucumber cups for an exotic bite-sized treat.

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