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Creamy Kabocha Sweet Potato Pomegranate Soup

Kabocha Sweet Potato Pomegranate Soup Adapated from Elizabeth Andoh’s “Ohisama No Wan” Recipe (p.80), An American Taste of Japan Makes 4 servings 1/2 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons minced shallots 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 1/3 kabocha squash, peeled […]

With 2011 barreling toward us at top speed I decided it was high time to share my favorite drink creation of 2010 with you. While planning out the menu for my POM Dinner Party last month, one of the first ideas I came up with was a twist on a mojito. After my foray into […]

Ho Ho Cake Makes approximately 14 servings Recipe Notes: This cake is very moist, so be careful when removing it from the cake pans. You can substitute a variety of toppings for the toasted almonds—crushed candy cane, fresh berries, chocolate curls, etc. For the Devil’s Food Cake: (adapted from Bon Appetit, December 2008) 2 2/3 […]

Little Bo Bakes Peanut Butter Cookies Makes 30 cookies 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs 1 cup butter 1 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoon salt granulated sugar, for rolling the dough balls 30 […]

* Don’t miss out on the current LFM giveaway! Enter to win a copy of the cookbook No Whine with Dinner! For Squirrel’s 4th birthday last week, we threw a little birthday party at the house and invited some of her friends. We decided to have a snowman themed party—something fun and seasonal. We started […]

Tonkatsu (Breaded Pork Cutlet) with a Pomegranate Molasses Tonkatsu Sauce Makes 4 servings Recipe Notes: The tonkatsu sauce should be prepared ahead of time. If you’re worried about the cutlets getting cold after frying them, keep them in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Fahrenheit until you are ready to serve them. If cooked at […]

“Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall.” ~Larry Wilde, The Merry Book of Christmas There are moments in life that I wish I could package up and save for later to re-experience over and over. Christmastime took on a deeper meaning for […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Daikon, Carrot, Persimmon, and Pomegranate Sunomono Makes approximately 5 servings Recipe Note: The sunomono can be made and stored in the refrigerator ahead of time. After about 6 hours the flavors start to become stronger, which I personally like, but which may be less appealing to some guests. So if […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Endive Boats with Avocado, Pomegranate, & Crab Salad Makes approximately 30 boats Recipe Note: For those who want to make sure this appetizer is gluten-free, make sure to use a gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. You could also substitute Bragg Fluid Aminos if you can’t find a gluten-free soy sauce. […]

Chef Masa’s Pomegranate Cabbage Slaw Adapted from Chef Masa’s slaw at the Four Seasons Westlake Village ONYX Restaurant Makes approximately 12 servings 1 medium head Napa cabbage, finely shredded 1 medium carrot, finely shredded 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 3 scallions, thinly sliced then chopped (white and green parts) 1/4 cup cilantro, minced 2 to […]

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