http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:02:44 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:21:13 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d16-A-kitchen-tour-at-Bouchon-Beverly-Hills?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Have you ever dreamed of working in the kitchen with the brilliant chef Thomas Keller? Well, the lucky people at the opening celebration tonight for his Bouchon Beverly Hills got the next best thing: A full tour of the kitchen, including the oppor... events Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:21:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d16-A-kitchen-tour-at-Bouchon-Beverly-Hills?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Chocolate-almond-tart-recipe-perfect-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Tiny chocolate tarts make an elegant dessert Photo: Erika Penzer Kerekes Need a quick, elegant dessert for the holidays that will wow the crowd? These bite-sized chocolate almond tarts fit the bill.The buttery dough for the crust comes together in ... recipe chocolate dessert baking Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:40:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Chocolate-almond-tart-recipe-perfect-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Recipe-Panroasted-halibut-from-Thomas-Kellers-Ad-Hoc-at-Home?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Unless you've been living under a rock, you know by now that esteemed chef Thomas Keller is opening an outpost of his Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills this month. While his flagship French Laundry presents California haute cuisine, the Bouchon menus o... recipe entree fish Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:11:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Recipe-Panroasted-halibut-from-Thomas-Kellers-Ad-Hoc-at-Home?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Recipe-Caponata-an-Italian-eggplant-stew?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Beautiful eggplant show up at the farmers' markets in Los Angeles well into late fall. Once the weather turns from summer heat to autumn crisp, this sweet-sour Italian eggplant stew feels just right. Serve it at room temperature with small rounds of ... recipe condiments appetizers vegetables Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:02:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Recipe-Caponata-an-Italian-eggplant-stew?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Recipe-Piperade-melted-peppers-and-onions-with-smoked-paprika?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner The rest of the country may be heading towards winter, but here in Los Angeles November is a magical month. Alongside the winter vegetables - squashes and gourds, potatoes and greens - you'll find the last gasp of summer produce, including the most g... recipe vegetables Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:48:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Recipe-Piperade-melted-peppers-and-onions-with-smoked-paprika?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Recipe-Holiday-stuffing-with-pumpkin-and-carrots?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Looking for an alternative to the bready, bland stuffing and dressing you usually find on the holiday table? Try this lightened-up dressing with an autumn twist, laced with grated carrots and roasted pumpkin. There's a bit of bacon here for flavor, b... recipe holiday vegetables baking Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:08:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Recipe-Holiday-stuffing-with-pumpkin-and-carrots?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Recipe-Persian-lamb-stew-with-pomegranate-and-almonds?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner  Los Angeles has the best Persian food in the U.S., and every Persian restaurant makes a version of fesenjan, the classic stew with lamb or chicken, ground walnuts, and pomegranate. It's a perfect fall and winter dish - hearty, rich, flavorful, ... recipe entree meat Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:55:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Recipe-Persian-lamb-stew-with-pomegranate-and-almonds?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Recipe-Fresh-green-bean-casserole-with-mushrooms-and-onions?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Remember your mom's green bean casserole, with frozen green beans and french fried onions from a can? Put it on a shelf. After you try this version, amped up with fresh thin green beans, caramelized onions, and sauteed fresh mushrooms, you'll never g... recipe vegetables Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:46:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Recipe-Fresh-green-bean-casserole-with-mushrooms-and-onions?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Recipe-Black-bean-soup-with-chorizo-sausage?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Black bean soup makes a healthy, hearty mealBlack bean soup is one of those perfect cool-weather dishes. A thick stew with beans, aromatic vegetables and warm spices like cumin and chile, it's a healthy one-pot meal. It's fine in its pure vegetarian ... recipe entree soup Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:42:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Recipe-Black-bean-soup-with-chorizo-sausage?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Recipe-POM-Wonderful-pomegranate-granita?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Ripe, round pomegranates hang from trees all around Los Angeles these days, one of the sure signs of fall in southern California. Pomegranate seeds make a fine addition to salads and a healthy snack on their own, but pomegranate juice - ruby red,more... recipe dessert fruit Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:56:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Recipe-POM-Wonderful-pomegranate-granita?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Recipe-Smoked-salmon-avocado-toasts-a-healthy-breakfast?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Tired of your morning cereal? Need a break from your scrambled eggs? Change things up with these easy, elegant and healthy open-faced smoked salmon sandwiches. With the wonderful smoked salmon available for reasonable prices at Trader Joe's or... recipe fish appetizers Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:21:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Recipe-Smoked-salmon-avocado-toasts-a-healthy-breakfast?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Recipe-Walnut-oil-ice-cream-from-Cube-Cafe-and-Marketplace?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner All the desserts on the menu at Cube Cafe and Marketplace make the mouth water, but for a really spectacular ending to your meal, choose whatever's being served with this smooth walnut ice cream. Pastry chef Jun Tan adds the ultra-fragrant Hui... recipe dessert Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:06:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Recipe-Walnut-oil-ice-cream-from-Cube-Cafe-and-Marketplace?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Fall-recipes-Braised-red-cabbage?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner In this healthy, low-calorie side dish, red cabbage and onions are braised with red wine vinegar and a touch of brown sugar. The result: a sweet-sour vegetable dish that packs both nutrition and flavor. Use a sugar substitute like Splenda to make it... recipe vegetables Fall Cookbook Fall sides Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:14:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Fall-recipes-Braised-red-cabbage?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Recipe-Healthy-lowfat-cucumber-mint-salad-dressing-from-Rosti-Tuscan-Kitchen?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner When local Los Angeles restaurant chain Rosti Tuscan Kitchen changed owners recently, the salad menu was one of the first things to change. A few new salads joined th family, including the Chicken Harvest salad pictured above. But what makes these ne... recipe salad condiments appetizers vegetables Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:11:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Recipe-Healthy-lowfat-cucumber-mint-salad-dressing-from-Rosti-Tuscan-Kitchen?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Recipe-Cream-of-celery-soup?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner This soup uses a short and simple list of ingredients, but that's what makes it so good: The clean flavors of the celery and green onion come through loud and clear. Despite the splash of half-and-half, this is one of those recipes you'll feel good a... recipe appetizers vegetables soup Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:05:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Recipe-Cream-of-celery-soup?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Recipe-Healthy-whole-wheat-banana-chocolate-chip-cookies?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Don't throw away those bananas that have gone all soft and black - their intense overripe flavor makes them perfect for baking. These cookies have lots of healthy things - the bananas, dark chocolate, oatmeal, whole wheat flour - and are lowfat to bo... recipe cookie dessert baking Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:33:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Recipe-Healthy-whole-wheat-banana-chocolate-chip-cookies?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Recipe-Mark-Peels-macaroni-and-cheese-from-New-Classic-Family-Dinners?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Few people have done more for the reputation of the family dinner than Campanile restaurant owner and chef Mark Peel. His Monday night family dinners have become a Los Angeles institution: friendly staff, homey dishes served on large platters for the... recipe entree pasta book review Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:31:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Recipe-Mark-Peels-macaroni-and-cheese-from-New-Classic-Family-Dinners?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Recipe-Chicken-liver-pate-with-walnuts-bacon-and-Armagnac?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner This is definitely not your grandmother's chopped liver - no chicken fat or hard-boiled eggs here. This is an elegant pate, just as delicious as the standard French recipes, but with a quarter of the work. Apples, onions and Armagnac give the pate a ... recipe appetizers meat Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:16:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Recipe-Chicken-liver-pate-with-walnuts-bacon-and-Armagnac?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Fall-recipes-Thai-seafood-stew?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner Spicy seafood stew with Thai flavors and coconut milk There's nothing better on a crisp fall day than a hot, steaming bowl of spicy stew. This seafood stew with Thai flavors cooks quickly and takes very little prep, which makes it a perfect weeknigh... recipe fish Fall Cookbook Fall main courses seafood Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:10:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Fall-recipes-Thai-seafood-stew?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Recipe-Tart-with-caramelized-onions-olives-and-anchovy?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner When a bottle of beautiful green olive oil makes its way to your house, what's your first thought? Try this savory tart, a play on the southern French pissaladiere. While the onions, olives and anchovies in a traditional pissaladiere usually top a pi... recipe appetizers vegetables baking Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:33:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2539-LA-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Recipe-Tart-with-caramelized-onions-olives-and-anchovy?cid=exrss-LA-Cooking-Examiner