Vegan Lentil Meatballs
“Good to go, good to come home.” This was one of my father-in-law’s favorite aphorisms, one he would say after doling out bear hugs whenever we’d return from a trip. Though Papa Burt is no longer with...
View Article10 Ways to Get Inspired by Vegetables
Many of you have asked me how to add more vegetables to your diet in the New Year. So I thought I would reprint my recent interview in Food + Wine Magazine. How do you get your veggies on? Write to me...
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Giacomino Drago is executive chef and partner of Il Pastaio, Piccolo Paradiso, Via Alloro, Panzanella, and several other restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Chef Drago creates healthy and hearty,...
View ArticleVegan (or vegetarian) Kale Caesar Salad with Miso Almond Crumble
Since we’re in the midst of the month of love, the age of Aquarius, and my birthday, I thought I’d give a shout out to someone I really love. My heart. Yes, my tireless little blood sausage of life...
View ArticleGet Fresh, Get Lean: Get the Recipes
Ashley Koff is an internationally renowned registered dietitian on a mission to improve the health of people across America. A self-described “Qualitarian,” Koff advocates eating the best foods...
View ArticleBanana Bread with Coconut, Oats and Flaxseed
Did anyone catch last weekend’s SNL episode where Justin Timberlake rocks out as a lovable block of tofu? “No meat, c’est chic!” he raps. It was one for the Vegheads. And this Farmgirl couldn’t be...
View ArticleSpring Fritters with Chick Peas and Lentils
A few posts ago, I wrote about cooking your way back to groovy with some Justin Timberlake-inspired meatless cooking. How’s that going for you? Hopefully you’ve begun the season with some fresh,...
View ArticlePuerto Vallarta Pesto
Cue the drumroll for the winner of the Farmgirl April Cooking Contest! Let me say first, the competition was stiff. Just try picking a favorite between Breakfast Nachos, Enchilada Pie, Southwestern...
View ArticleLight Crustless Smoked Salmon Leek Quiche for Mother’s Day
One of the best byproducts of becoming a mother is a deeper appreciation for the harrowing efforts and sacrifices our own mothers made. Nearly sixteen years ago when I had my first son, I had no idea...
View ArticleEggs and Onions, Farmgirl-Style
Getting dinner on the table every night for a hungry family is no easy feat. Trust me, I know. I try to cook from scratch on weeknights. A nutritious, delicious, fresh and unprocessed, mostly meatless,...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Farmgirl!
When I started this blog five years ago, it seems like an auspicious idea. My cookbook was coming out in a couple months, and my editor at Clarkson Potter suggested getting the word out by sharing a...
View ArticleArtichoke Quinoa Risotto
The other night I had the pleasure of experiencing Maude Restaurant, Curtis Stone’s sophisticated newcomer on South Beverly Drive. Tiny, lovingly decorated and filled with nostalgia (the name comes...
View ArticleFarmgirl Lentil Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Cinco de Mayo is one holiday everyone can get in on. After all, it comes at a time of year when the sun is shining, spirits are up, and summer is so close we can almost taste it. Here in Los Angeles,...
View ArticleOrganic Spinach and Cheese Strata
Without our mothers, none of us would be here, of course. And were it not for mine, an adventure-seeking, health-conscious hippie who showed her love through food, I probably wouldn’t have chosen...
View ArticlePan-Seared Cauliflower (or Fish, or Chicken) in Mustard, Caper and Herb Sauce
I get a lot of S.O.S calls this time of year. Kids are home from school, and moms are realizing there’s a very long summer of short-order cooking ahead. The conversation goes something like this…”Can...
View ArticleKale Peanut Slaw
Will we ever have our fill of kale? Not me. Like the perfect white tee shirt, kale has transcended the whims of food fashion to become a classic. It pairs well with almost anything. It’s hip. And it’s...
View ArticleIntroducing…Cozy Fall Cooking with the Beverly Hills Farmgirl!
The Edible Farmers Market – SOLD OUT Thursday, September 18 10 am – noon Do you love going to your farmers market but have no idea what to cook once you get home? Let the Farmgirl show you how to turn...
View ArticleLate Summer Salad of Nectarine, Tomato, Avocado and Burrata Cheese with Malt...
I know I’ve been talking a lot about fall lately, but here in L.A., there’s still a long stretch of summer left. Sunshine abounds, evenings are still warm, and Labor Day promises clear skies and a...
View ArticleHoneydew Cucumber Gazpacho
The other day, my daughter and I caught some girl time, while the boys happily stayed at home, glued to their respective screens. We ended up in Hancock Park, where she attends the same high school I...
View ArticleJapanese Vegetable Pancake (Okonomiyaki お好み焼き)
During the week, family dinner is mandatory in my house. It’s the one hour in the day when we all slow down, stash our phones away, and tune into each other. There are no excuses: everyone shows up....
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