INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (smooth, not stone ground) 2 tablespoon honey 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon poppyseed METHOD: Place all ingredients except poppyseed in a blender and process until smooth. Stir in poppyseed. Store dressing in the refrigerator.Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb. carrots (about 4 large), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Pinch of nutmeg 1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable bouillon base...Read More

Whether you call this recipe ‘lentil soup’ or ‘dahl,’ its appeal has no ethnic boundaries. Make a large batch of this soup to enjoy for dinner one night and then freeze* the rest for future lunches or dinners. Serve with a kale or microgreens salad for a powerful dose of nutrition! INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons olive...Read More

Whole grains are healthy, highly nutritious, contain fiber and protein, and are a great substitute for refined carbohydrates. If you find it challenging to get the recommended three servings of whole grains each day, try adding them to soups, salads, and main dishes, or eat them like hot cereal in the morning. Enjoy crunchy textures...Read More

The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College has launched a new Cookbook Exchange program. While the “leave-a-book, take-a-book” concept is nothing new (in fact, philanthropist Andrew Carnegie is credited with the concept of a book exchange movement at the turn of the last century), we hope that our Cookbook Exchange will serve as a place...Read More

This pumpkin bread recipe is a slightly different variation of a classic recipe — older versions did not include vanilla extract. Such a small change — but you’ll be surprised by the difference a little vanilla makes! It ‘softens’ the spice notes and adds a delightful ‘smoothness’ to the flavor. Vanilla is like a magical...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 5 lbs. beef bones with meat, cut up 1-2 lbs. marrow bones (ask your butcher) Olive oil, salt, and pepper 2 large onions, chopped coarsely 4 carrots, chopped into 1-inch chunks 2 turnips, cut into chunks 5 garlic cloves 1 bay leaf 8 sprigs Italian parsley 3 thyme sprigs 1 oregano or marjoram sprig...Read More

There are few things less appealing than insipid, weak, and watery chicken stock! While prepared stocks have their place in the pantry, they do not compare to the rich flavor of slowly simmered homemade stock. Use this hearty chicken stock as a base for soups and stews. It’s also the best stock to use for...Read More

Roasting vegetables enhances their flavors and helps to create a richly flavored vegetable stock. INGREDIENTS: 6 stalks celery and leaves, stalks cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 pounds sweet onions, cut into chunks 1 lb. carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 lb. parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound tomatoes, cored 1/2 pound turnips, cubed...Read More

I was a latecomer to the galette. Not quite a pie, and not quite a tart, this open-face pastry consists of a pie crust pastry, a layer of fruit, with the edges of the crust folded roughly around the filling. As a classically trained pastry chef, it didn’t appeal to my sensibilities. I’m convinced most...Read More