You know what they say: if it's too good to be true, then it probably is. For a while, the weather was unseasonably warm, and I started to think there might not be a Winter in the Bay Area. But then this week hit, and boy, was I wrong. Not only is it cold, but the sky's poured rain incessantly, and the bleak forecast continues all week. So I did what I'm wont to do in cold weather: I made clam Read more

Sevimel's idea for an interesting Asian-inspired appetizer has us all excited. Steak and Scallion rolls — a delicious low carb appetizer! For the recipe, visit her blog and upload your delicious recipes and drool-inducing food photos to our Savory Sights community group. Read more

Generally speaking, I'm more of a salad gal in Summer and a braised greens lover once Fall begins to hit its stride. But recently, I've discovered the best way to reconcile the two: by utilizing dark, leafy brassicas in their raw form, massaging them by hand with a drizzle of Autumn-tinged maple vinaigrette until slightly wilted and tender. Case in point: this shredded brussels sprouts salad, Read more

I've long had a love-hate relationship with tortilla strips, those hairpin-thin bites that lend a necessary crunch to black bean soup or taco salad. I adore their crispiness, but they're not easy to find, and if I'm lucky enough to track them down, I never need a whole bag. Although I'd make tortilla strips at home, I'm reluctant to bust out a deep fryer just for a little garnish. Thankfully, Read more

Baked shrimp is a great weeknight dinner because it can be prepped in advance, and the quick cook time ensures no one will have a rumbling belly. For my version, I combined lemon-flavored olive oil with a bunch of herbs, including tarragon, lemon thyme, and chives. However, the simplicity of this dish allows you to use whatever herbs you have on hand: oregano, rosemary, basil, anything would be Read more

I'm convinced that nature knows best, because just as I started brown-bagging my lunch again, my local supermarket was offering late Summer vegetables at rock-bottom prices. Zucchini at 59 cents a pound? I decided it was time to start hoarding. Ideally, zucchini has a nice crunch and a subtle, botanical flavor that's best brought out with a minimalist dressing like this one — olive oil, lemon, Read more

We're always looking for new healthy snack ideas and we just found a good one from CheesePlease: roasted chickpeas. Try this simply and  addictive healthy snack!  Chickpeas are a great source of protein, folic acid and iron.  Roast your chickpeas with this  garlic-cumin-sea salt recipe, or a delicious honey-cinnamon version.  It's hard to say which one is better.  My advice: Make both Read more

According to MyPlate, Michelle Obama's recent replacement of the the food pyramid, vegetables should dominate the American diet. However, I'm the first to admit that I probably don't eat enough vegetables: cheese and chorizo are so much more delicious! To promote the consumption of more leafy greens and in-season produce, I'm suggesting that we all make a conscious effort to change our diets. Read more