Farmgirl Holiday Menus
The holidays are all about bringing family and loved ones together. Here are some menus to help you sort it all out. They are designed to please a variety of appetites and dietary desires — Kosher,...
View ArticleEndive Leaves with Fig Jam, Blue Cheese and Candied Walnuts
The truth is, cooking is something I simply can’t phone in. It is as defining as DNA, as expressive as a voice, as soulful as a song. On Thursday, whether you are hosting, contributing a dish or just...
View ArticleAsparagus Fritters with Cucumber-Feta Dipping Sauce
Just about any vegetable lends itself to the simple shallow or deep-fried fritter, which includes eggs and often some type of flour or breading to bind the batter. I had already mastered crispy orbs of...
View ArticleThanksgiving: Everything But the Turkey
Cooking class for a vegetarian Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, CA or California.
View ArticleMiso-Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts
One of the perks of writing a food blog is the culinary journey I get to take each week. Just in the past few days, I’ve traipsed from France to Turkey to Greece and Japan, crossing over borders...
View ArticleRoasted Asparagus, March Cooking Contest Winner
Eydie has attended a few of my cooking classes, and her enthusiasm is contagious. I love her willingness to experiment and grow with her cooking. Here is her fresh take on roasting asparagus, just in...
View ArticleMoroccan Tofu Stew with Whole Wheat Couscous (Vegan)
I thought I would share with you one last stew – and it’s a goodie. If you haven’t implemented Meatless Mondays yet in your house, this is a perfect recipe with which to kick it off. With a compelling...
View ArticleRoasted Brussels Sprouts Chips with Truffle Salt and Lime
Holidays? What holidays? These days, it’s all about the aftermaths of the election and wretched Sandy. And rightly so. Millions are facing life-altering challenges, and for those of us who managed to...
View ArticleSpring Cooking Classes
Get PSYCHED for Spring with 3 new cooking classes from the Beverly Hills Farmgirl! *** SOLD OUT *** 20 years of Beach Chic: The Best of Shutters On The Beach Thursday, April 18 10 am – noon...
View ArticleJune Cooking Contest
June is a month for feasts as we celebrate our graduates, dads, and the official arrival of summer. The Farmgirl wants you to take time to enjoy lots of leisurely meals with family and friends, not...
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