
Experience these lovely Fast Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps. Spicy-sweet light fare for a Winter’s day-always looking forward to Spring is a little Jewel from the Kitchen. Continue reading Fast Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps

Experience these lovely Fast Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps. Spicy-sweet light fare for a Winter’s day-always looking forward to Spring is a little Jewel from the Kitchen. Continue reading Fast Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps

I was born craving summer. I know it is winter here in Southern California, but by the shore on many days the sun still burns bright. Now craving a winter picnic that includes a perfect portable salad. Here is my version of Greenhouse Couscous Salad–a summer jewel in winter. Continue reading Jamie’s Greenhouse Couscous

Craving salty sweet caramel but not all the sugar? This Salted Sugar-Free Caramel Sauce checks all the boxes–sweet, golden and creamy sauce. I used it to top vanilla bean gelato, for a special treat. Let’s make it. Continue reading Salted Sugar-Free Caramel Sauce

A simple Thanksgiving, everything but the bird this year. Plates of produce-forward dishes adorn the Holiday table. Let’s dine, everything but the bird. Continue reading Everything But the Bird Holiday Menu

These French cheese puffs are one of my staples with cocktails before a meal. The dough is a simple Pàte à choux, you may recognize it as the dough to make cream puffs and eclairs. Simple French is always a little jewel from the kitchen. Continue reading French Gougères with Parmesan & Pepper