I have been making berry crumble my whole life. It’s one of those desserts you never tire of. I make a large batch of the crumb mixture and keep it in the freezer. When we suddenly have guests, or if I feel like something sweet, all I need to do is toss some berries […]
I often teach cooking classes. Every once in a while, I get to take a class. I love Vietnam. I took my children there when they were young, and I hope to get back there one day. In the meantime, Ho Luong Tran, the mother of my friend Bic Tran, brought a little bit of […]
This coconut sauce also goes well with vegetables and tofu, and we use it all the time as a vegan alternative at our events. It can be made several days in advance and then heated and poured over your ingredients of choice just before serving. This dish is best served with rice, quinoa or some […]
These broccoli mashed potatoes are a stroke of genius. During my years in private chef work, I often cooked for families with children. The kids of course would want white rice and mashed potatoes, and the parents would want the kids to eat healthier-more whole grains and more green vegetables. One day, I came up […]
I love making mini-pancakes by using a special pan that makes even dollar-sized pancakes at once, which is what we do at the cafe. When we first opened the cafe, we spent about thirty minutes a day making pancakes, and then we increased the time to one hour. Now, one person, makes Swedish pancakes about […]