This is an easy recipe we love from one of my favorite cookbooks. It’s in the appetizer section and they recommend serving it on rounds of French bread; but, I like to serve the shrimp as a … more

By Lynda Regolrego@eastbaynewspapers.comI went to the Mount Hope Farmers’ Market and got some beautiful tautog (blackfish). It reminds me of visiting my aunt and uncle on Cape Cod when I was … more

By Lynda Regolrego@eastbaynewspapers.comBread salad or panzanella is an ideal summer meal. When I first found recipes for bread salads that called for soaking the bread and then squeezing out the … more

You all know how I hate to waste food. When I buy a container of ricotta cheese (2 cups) and only use 1 cup for pancakes, there’s a cup left.I had a recipe for blueberry ricotta muffins, but I … more

This time of year, we love fresh vegetables and fruits prepared any which way — steamed, sautéed, roasted, grilled or ... pickled?Yes, pickling vegetables and preserving fruits are a … more