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Pumpkin Banana Breakfast Muffins

10/16/2012 By Dana Slatkin Leave a Comment

When I think of Fall, the thing that really gets me drooling is pumpkin. The minute Starbucks starts pushing their Pumpkin Spice Latte, I know I’m whipped. It’s the flavor I most associate with the season, and it’s one you’ll be seeing around here often. I’ve already got a stack of pumpkin recipes to try, so last week I stocked up on cans of organic purée (Trader Joe’s makes a good one and I like this brand), sweet spices, a variety of whole-grain flours for baking, and pumpkin spice syrup (for my morning coffee, ‘course). On top of my pile was a recipe from the always reliable Cook’s Illustrated — a new and improved Pumpkin Bread. I envisioned a wholesome, energizing breakfast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

There’s Lots to Look Forward to in Farmgirl World

10/11/2012 By Dana Slatkin Leave a Comment

A lot of you have been asking about cooking classes in October and November. I am teaching so many private and corporate classes that I’ve decided to resume regular classes in January 2013. Stay tuned for class announcements, new recipes, giveaways, and more! If you are not already a subscriber, sign up in the Suscribe box in the left-hand column. The Farmgirl Store will be open through the end of the year for holiday shopping, hostess gifts, and chic tableware. These are items that are not available at the online Farmgirl Store, so stop in for a look! To make an appointment, e-mail me here. If you missed a cooking class and would like the recipes from the class, send a check for $9.99 to Beverly Hills Farmers Market, Inc. / … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen

October Giveaway

10/01/2012 By Dana Slatkin 1 Comment

Fall is in full form, and cooking turns just as cozy and colorful as those beautiful leaves outside. To help keep your kitchen crackling, the Farmgirl is giving away a basket of cooking gadgets which you will love! To win, sign up for weekly recipes, cooking tips and foodie fun in the “Subscribe box” to the left, or (if you are already a subscriber), send in a comment here. The winner will be notified by e-mail on November 1. Congratulations to the winner of the October Giveaway, Eydie Desser of Santa Monica, California. Hope you are enjoying your handy Ratchet Salad Spinner by Progressive! Disclaimer: This post may contain totally benign and well-intentioned affiliate links. All content is unsponsored, uncensored, … [Read more...]

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October Cooking Contest

10/01/2012 By Dana Slatkin Leave a Comment

We all know what happens at the end of this month! How do you celebrate Halloween? Do you have a special dish you plan to prepare…something hearty for hungry trick-or-treaters, or a fun party treat? Send in your best Halloween recipe, along with a little information about how you enjoy it, who you are and where you live. You have until October 31st and you can enter as many times as you wish. All recipes will be acknowledged, tested and tasted. The winner will receive a fabulous Farmgirl Kitchen care package! Good luck and happy October! Send in your entry here. Photo credit: TryAnythingOnce Disclaimer: This post may contain totally benign and well-intentioned affiliate links. All content is unsponsored, uncensored, and … [Read more...]

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Vegan Creamed Spinach

10/01/2012 By Dana Slatkin Leave a Comment

Dinnertime is usually when my kids get their fill of Mom wisdom. The other night, over bowls of polenta and Stephanie Izard’s tasty wild mushroom ragout (thank you, Food + Wine Magazine), I told them a story about how I made a new friend recently, just on the heels of having to let another one go. “You see,” I shared, “When one door closes, another one opens.” My teenagers sat rolling their eyes, but the kindergartner chimed in winsomely, “And when two doors close, I open the window!” Hilarious! We all burst out laughing. But when I thought about it that night, I realized the little guy was absolutely right. We all have those moments in our lives where we just need to breathe in some fresh air. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dairy-free, Gluten-Free Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Luscious Vegan Red Wine Sauce

09/18/2012 By Dana Slatkin Leave a Comment

When I was cooking in France just a couple of years — okay, decades — ago, nouvelle cuisine was just beginning to emerge onto the haute cuisine scene. At the time, it was almost heretical to think of French food prepared without massive quantities of cream and butter. Michel Guèrard, proprietor of the idyllic resort and spa Les Pres d’Eugenie, and my boss at the time, was daring to cook without either, using vegetable purées or yogurt to thicken luxuriously flavorful sauces. His enlightened style of cooking drew crowds of gastronomes from around the globe. How did Chef Guèrard manage to polish up centuries of baked-in Gallic tradition? After a few months apprenticing in his kitchen, I managed to crack … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Kelp Noodle and Veggie Stir-Fry

09/07/2012 By Dana Slatkin Leave a Comment

There’s been a lot of talk lately about cleansing. It may take shape as a juice fast, a junk food crackdown, a desk clutter clearout, or a friendship detox. These days, it seems we have a collective urge to purge. Perhaps it’s because of the new school year kicking in, or the holidays looming on the horizon. In any case, September’s an ideal time to keep it simple and go lightly. At least that’s my plan. With all the projects I have on my plate now, I need to be on my game. Anything that’s been weighing me down has to go. That goes for my cooking, too. This month, I’m going for lean and mean. In next week’s cooking class with M Café, I’ll be demonstrating some delicious recipes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes

September Cooking Contest

09/05/2012 By Dana Slatkin 1 Comment

In September, meals kick into high gear as life gets busier. How we jump-start the day is essential. What is your favorite hi-octane breakfast? Send in your best recipe to power your morning — or your family’s. Be sure to include a little information about who you are and where you live. You have until September 30th and you can enter as many times as you wish. All recipes will be acknowledged, tested and tasted. Since this beautiful wooden salad bowl was such a hit the last time, we are giving another one away, just in time for Fall entertaining! Congratulations to Elizabeth Schmitt of San Diego, author of the food blog Liz the Chef, who won the Summer Cooking Contest with her recipe for Summer Corn Pudding! Good … [Read more...]

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