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Lazy Day Peanut Noodle Salad
Lazy Day Peanut Noodle Salad - March 30, 2008

A peanut noodle salad recipe featuring soba noodles punctuated with spring onions, tofu, peanuts, and asparagus. Serve it up family-style on a platter at a potluck, party, or buffet - it holds up perfectly at room temp.

Video: Citrus Parmesan Farro Salad
Video: Citrus Parmesan Farro Salad - March 20, 2008

This is the farro salad I took to Jack's first birthday party. My favorite citrus Parmesan vinaigrette dressed a bowl of healthy salad greens, plump farro grains, crumbled goat cheese and almonds.

Amazing Black Bean Brownies
Amazing Black Bean Brownies - March 17, 2008

This quirky, yet amazing black bean brownie recipe delivers deliciously dense, bite-sized squares of melt-in-your-mouth fudge-textured brownies.

Baked Pasta Casserole
Baked Pasta Casserole - March 13, 2008

This baked pasta recipe features vibrant flecks of chopped spinach and lemon zest, toasted almond slices and oozy, bubbly cheese all enveloping sturdy little pasta shells.

Breakfast Polenta
Breakfast Polenta - February 25, 2008

This breakfast polenta recipe is creamy, comforting and receptive to many add-in flavors and textures. For this version I served small bowls of fluffy yellow polenta topped with toasted almonds, jewel-colored dried fruits, and a drizzle of cream and honey.

Garam Masala Tofu Scramble
Garam Masala Tofu Scramble - February 11, 2008

A favorite (and quick) tofu scramble recipe using shaved fennel, caramelized onions spices and dried fruit, and then counter-balancing those flavors with cilantro and chopped nuts.

Curried Egg Salad
Curried Egg Salad - February 4, 2008

A variation on my favorite egg salad recipe, this version uses plain yogurt in place of mayo and incorporates curry powder, chopped apples, toasted pecans, and minced chives.

Video: Big Sur Power Bars
Video: Big Sur Power Bars - January 31, 2008

A homemade powerbar recipe packed with lots of toasted nuts and coconut, crisped rice and ground espresso beans. Video how-to as well as written instructions.

Caramelized Tofu
Caramelized Tofu - January 28, 2008

One of my favorite tofu recipes, caramelized strips of tofu served over sauteed shredded brussels sprouts. It come together quickly and uses just one pan.

Vegan Caesar Salad
Vegan Caesar Salad - January 9, 2008

Vegan Caesar salad recipe from best-selling authors Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero - no eggs, no dairy. Delicious, creamy lemon-caper dressing and garlic croutons.

Butter-toasted Hazelnuts
Butter-toasted Hazelnuts - January 1, 2008

One of my favorite party-friendly ways to use hazelnuts. This butter-toasted hazelnut recipe uses toasted butter, fresh tyme and lemon and orange zest to add a simple yet sophisticated twist to a nut bowl.

Pine Nut Rosemary Shortbread
Pine Nut Rosemary Shortbread - December 16, 2007

A twist on the shortbread recipe I included in my book -perfectly golden pine nuts and just enough rosemary and lemon zest to infuse the buttery sweet dough with fragrance and flavor.

Bulgur, Celery and Pomegranate Salad
Bulgur, Celery and Pomegranate Salad - December 4, 2007

This lovely, jeweled pomegranate salad recipe is from Samuel and Samantha Clark's book Moro East - toasted walnuts, celery, mint, parsley, and garlic. An easy, delicious, and a pretty addition to any table.

Hazelnut & Chard Ravioli Salad
Hazelnut & Chard Ravioli Salad - November 25, 2007

Plump raviolis tossed with toasted hazelnuts, sauteed ribbons of chard, and caramelized onions are at the heart of this ravioli salad recipe. The colorful platter is finished off with a dusting of cheese, snipped chives, and lemon zest. You can prepare most of the components ahead of time.

Spice-kissed Pumpkin Pie
Spice-kissed Pumpkin Pie - November 19, 2007

Favorite, easy pumpkin pie recipe. Made from a rich, roasted pumpkin and coconut milk base, and baked in a hazelnut-lined crust - delicious!

Mark Bittman's Autumn Millet Bake
Mark Bittman's Autumn Millet Bake - October 26, 2007

This millet bake recipe is a largely hands-off, winter squash-based casserole that uses golden millet, baked squash, pumpkin seeds and jewel-toned cranberries. A perfect Thanksgiving recipe for those of you collecting ideas.

Farro and Roasted Butternut Squash
Farro and Roasted Butternut Squash - October 16, 2007

A wonderful farro and roasted butternut squash recipe. Balsamic roasted butternut squash, deeply toasted walnuts, and nutty farro come together in this delicious recipe.

Cottage Cheese Muffins
Cottage Cheese Muffins - September 29, 2007

Golden, puffy, sun-dried tomato, and cottage cheese muffins. High in protein, low in carbs, they are a great, satisfying way to start the day.

Red Rice Salad
Red Rice Salad - September 19, 2007

Indonesian red rice salad with boiled eggs and macadamias. Riveting to look at, with a wonderfully complex array of flavors and textures to enjoy.

Espresso Caramels
Espresso Caramels - September 13, 2007

A favorite caramel recipe yielding dozens of generously espresso-flecked caramels that you can individually wrap. They have a deliciously subtle undercurrent of sea salt and are great for the holidays.

Quinoa and Grilled Zucchini
Quinoa and Grilled Zucchini - July 30, 2007

A great way to use nutritious quinoa. This quinoa and grilled zucchini recipe is tossed with a pretty, pale green cilantro-flecked avocado dressing.

My Special Zucchini Bread Recipe
My Special Zucchini Bread Recipe - July 21, 2007

Ultimate zucchini bread - green-lined strands of shredded zucchini, lemon zest, poppy seeds, and fragrant notes of coriander, cumin, and clove make this a very special zucchini bread recipe.

White Bean Salad
White Bean Salad - June 8, 2007

A tasty white bean salad topped with toasted walnuts, crumbled cheese, and a hint of citrus. Makes a good side dish, a satisfying lunch, or light dinner.

Moroccan Baby Carrot Salad
Moroccan Baby Carrot Salad - May 25, 2007

Carrots tossed in a honey-kissed orange dressing, punctuated by toasted pine nuts, black olives and a hint of cumin.

Baked Peas with Tarragon, Yogurt, and Pistachios
Baked Peas with Tarragon, Yogurt, and Pistachios - May 14, 2007

Creamy tarragon spiked yogurt pistachio sauce combined with sweet green peas.

Ten Minute Tasty Asparagus and Brown Rice
Ten Minute Tasty Asparagus and Brown Rice - April 28, 2007

A big bowl of asparagus, sauteed garbanzos, chopped onions, toasted almonds, tossed with brown rice and drizzled with a bit of garlic-tahini dressing.

Moosewood Fudge Brownies
Moosewood Fudge Brownies - April 17, 2007

A fudge brownie recipe packed with optional add-ins including freshly ground espresso beans, toasted walnuts, and mashed extra-ripe banana.

How to Make Pesto like an Italian Grandmother
How to Make Pesto like an Italian Grandmother - March 25, 2007

This favorite, stunning, vibrant pesto recipe was taught to me by my friend Francesca's mother who came to visit recently - handchopped basil, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil and pinenuts.

Ravioli Pasta Salad
Ravioli Pasta Salad - March 19, 2007

Trying to improve on typical pasta salads, this ravioli salad recipe features ricotta-stuffed raviolis, asparagus, peas, spinach, and toasted pine nuts.

Delicious Big Bowl - Quinoa
Delicious Big Bowl - Quinoa - February 26, 2007

This quinoa recipe shows you how I might clean out my fridge - white quinoa, potatoes, onions, toasted nuts, and asparagus.

Sage, Walnut and Dried Fig Stuffing
Sage, Walnut and Dried Fig Stuffing - October 21, 2006

A hearty, fragrant, savory stuffing recipe punctuated with a pop of sweet from decadent dried figs. Made from herb bread, cranberries, apple juice, onion, dried figs, walnuts, butter, and vegetable stock.

Toasted Peanut Bread
Toasted Peanut Bread - October 16, 2006

A hearty, yeast-based bread made from a butter-kissed dough that has been supplemented with ground toasted peanuts, chile powder and cumin. The base liquid is coconut milk which adds another layer of flavor, richness and moisture.

Curried Apple Couscous
Curried Apple Couscous - October 3, 2006

Couscous, apples, curry powder, butter, mint, toasted pine nuts and green onions are highlighted in this dynamic, colorful couscous recipe.

Purple Jasmine Coconut Rice
Purple Jasmine Coconut Rice - September 26, 2006

My favorite coconut rice recipe - rich, fragrant, and just sticky enough.

Mexican Wedding Cookies - Whole Grain
Mexican Wedding Cookies - Whole Grain - June 22, 2006

A good Mexican wedding cookie recipe results in a tender nutty, butter-based cookie topped with an extravagant blizzard of powdered sugar.

Dukkah
Dukkah - June 7, 2006

Great for dipping with olive oil, this dukkah recipe is a crumbly nut and spice blend typically associated with Egypt - hazelnuts, cariander seeds, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, dried mint leaves, and salt.

Reese's Cup Remix with Brazil Nut Butter
Reese's Cup Remix with Brazil Nut Butter - March 18, 2006

A twist on the traditional peanut butter cup. It uses all-natural ingredients and instead of peanut butterthe chocolate shell envelopes Brazil nut butter.

Spiced Candied Walnuts
Spiced Candied Walnuts - December 30, 2005

This candied walnut recipe was is the perfect solution to a New Years Eve hors d'oeuvres dilemma. Made with walnuts, sea salt, black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and powdered sugar.

Toasted Pecan Toffee
Toasted Pecan Toffee - December 8, 2005

My sister Heather teaches me her favorite toffee recipe. It is peppered with toasted pecans and slathered with a thin layer of chocolate on each side.

Truffled Chanterelle, Celery Root and Potato Gratin
Truffled Chanterelle, Celery Root and Potato Gratin - October 19, 2005

Sean Baker, the sous chef at Millennium restaurant, teaches a hearty, vegan mushroom, celery root, potato gratin recipe at the farmers' market. Cozy food for cold weather.

Great Chocolate Chip Cookies from David Lebovitz's Great Book of Chocolate
Great Chocolate Chip Cookies from David Lebovitz's Great Book of Chocolate - April 11, 2005

If you like a serious chocolate chip cookie, this is the recipe. A high chip to dough ratio guarantees lots of chocolate in every bite, and the walnuts add crunch, density, and a delicious flavor to the overall mix. They are that good.

Butter Lettuce Sunshine Salad
Butter Lettuce Sunshine Salad - March 19, 2005

A lovely salad recipe utilizing a vibrant citrus and Parmesan vinaigrette. I did a demo of this salad at the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmers Market.

Best School Lunch: Sicilian Broccoli and Cauliflower Pasta
Best School Lunch: Sicilian Broccoli and Cauliflower Pasta - February 21, 2005

This healthy, colorful Sicilian broccoli and cauliflower pasta recipe comes from chef Tracy Bates at The Oxbow School in Napa - the students there love it.




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