Cheesey Vegetable Gratin

March 3, 2012

This dish was the star of a Christmas party buffet, and local caterer Debra Phillips was kind enough to share the recipe with me. This is a great entree for a vegetarian meal or side dish for meat or poultry.  It is easy to make ahead and bake later; so perfect for delivering to a […]

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The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie – Really!

February 22, 2012

When wonderful Yvonne Deggelman told me she had the definitive chocolate chip cookie recipe, I begged her to write our first guest post!  I was a bit embarrassed (but charmed) by what she contributed. Here it is…. “As many of you know, cooking for Hilary is a pleasure.  Have you ever known anyone who approaches food with […]

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Wounds of the Kitchen Warriors

February 20, 2012

This is something I wrote in the first months after losing Jimmy. I am posting it now only to reinforce the message of Heron Earth…..that the gift of a meal is healing for both the giver and the recipient.  Sending blessings  to you …and wishing comfort to all who are grieving; which eventually, is everyone. […]

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Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2012

Here are some quotes that touched my heart this morning. I hope you all have a lovely day! xo “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius “What we have once enjoyed we can […]

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Coq au Vin Blanc with Spring Vegetables

February 12, 2012

Another really wonderful recipe from Perfect One-Dish Dinners by Pam Anderson. The traditional French Coq au Vin is a red wine stew; but this is a lighter white wine version with artichokes and new potatoes giving it a springtime flavor. Frozen pearl onions, pre sliced mushrooms, and prosciutto rather than bacon make this come together quickly. […]

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Cassoulet-Style Italian Sausages and White Beans

February 7, 2012

Am I ever excited about this recipe! You can’t get much easier than this…tossing the uncooked ingredients together in the roasting pan and popping it into the oven to create its own delicious sauce and mouthwatering aroma. You can put it together ahead of time and bake later, or bake and reheat….foolproof is not too […]

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Slow Cooker Ribs

February 4, 2012

If you don’t have a menu for Superbowl Sunday, I have the main course for you! It’s easy, delicious, and cooks while you are watching the game (or just the Madonna half-time show, like me). I made these the other night and I think Ryan fell in love with me all over again. Seriously. The […]

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How to help a friend after a bad breakup

February 1, 2012

I adore the blog, A Cup of Jo. In a recent post, Joanna shares four things you can do for a friend after a bad breakup. I really love the first tip – saying “what else” to your friend when she is sharing with you. I am someone who always feels like I am burdening […]

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos & Tortilla Soup

January 30, 2012

The last few months have been crazy and I haven’t had a lot of time or energy to cook. Wyatt has been sick with croup for over a week and has also been waking up at 4am for the day for the past month! We are exhausted. I found some incredibly easy recipes on Pinterest that […]

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Grilled Beef Tagliata with Arugula Salad

January 26, 2012

Even five years after they opened, dinner at Osteria Mozza is one of the hardest reservations to make in Los Angeles.  The super chef partnership of Mario Batali and Nancy Silverton was a brilliant creative match, and worth a trip just for the fresh mozzarella bar.  This recipe from the restaurant was in the L.A. Times awhile […]

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