
Branching Out Into the Land of Extraordinary
Among the unexpected delights of having a career in food is the near-constant discovery of new foods and flavors. Even after more than thirty years, I still come… Read More »

White Corn and Kabocha Squash Soup
With food, I’m almost always looking to go where I haven’t gone before, and invent something new. It could be as simple as a new ingredient—either new to… Read More »

Quickest, Most Delicious Tofu Dish Ever
I’ve never really been a great fan of tofu. After I finished writing Extraordinary Vegan, just out of curiosity, I did a search to see how many recipes… Read More »

Chiles Rellenos en Nogada
Living in Mexico from age two to twenty-one, I enjoyed chiles rellenos many times, with both meat and cheese fillings. Because my parents wouldn’t eat Mexican food, despite… Read More »

Asian Greens with Penang Curry and Tempeh
Sometimes, even in cold weather, you may find yourself wanting nothing more than a giant salad for dinner. I know I do. A few nights ago, I suggested… Read More »
A Very Quick, Mostly Raw Black Bean Soup
I created this dish last year, as part of a demonstration of the Vitamix blender for CHEFS, an online kitchen store with its headquarters in Colorado Springs. If… Read More »