Persimmon Bread Pudding

persimmons

Persimmons. Where have you been all my life? These unsung heroes of the fruit stand were only introduced to me a few years ago at a farmers market. One of the vendors was giving out samples and, as is always the case with food, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to try something I’d never […]

Curry Lentil Soup

curry lentil soup

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Bay Area – in ways both good and, well… otherwise. People really get into the spirit up here, and in the absence of leaves on the trees (which I thoroughly enjoyed watching fall – we don’t get much of that back in San Diego) there […]

Turkey Pot Pie

turkey pot pie

I’ve always loved any kind of meal-in-a-bowl. Or in this case, a meal-in-a-ramekin. Especially in the fall; it makes comfort food all the more comforting. This one is loaded with all kinds of quintessential fall goodies: leeks, butternut squash, rainbow chard, and turkey. This is a great use for the last of that Thanksgiving turkey, […]