http://blog.taodekitchen.com not just another low carb alternative Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:38:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ever wonder what to do with lots of zucchini? Check out Planet Veggie Garden for some zucchini recipes: Zucchini Crisp...say what? Zucchini in Filo Zucchini Florentine and Zucchini Lasagna Enjoy! http://blog.taodekitchen.com/2008/08/24/what-to-do-with-boat-loads-of-zucchini/ Sometimes a nice cool dessert hits the spot after a long hard day digging in the garden. I enjoy frozen yogurt and wanted to make a batch so through trial and error developed this simple way to make this frozen treat. My first problem was not having a ice cream maker. ... http://blog.taodekitchen.com/2008/08/05/cooling-off/ ...in the garden. Check out the all new Planet Veggie Garden site. A place where four gardeners share their adventures in learning to grow nearly all their plant food. We'll have gardening tips as well as recipes for enjoying now and preserving for later eating. Hope to see you there! Sandy http://blog.taodekitchen.com/2008/08/04/veggies/ and what to do with a growing patch of tarragon. I planted some French tarragon some years back - just because. A beautiful herb with thin leaves growing on each sprig with a fennel like flavor. The first year, I transplanted the tiny plant from it's 2" pot and watched it ... http://blog.taodekitchen.com/2008/04/14/its-asparagus-season/ My all time favorite holiday next to Chinese New Years is Thanksgiving - both holidays that revolve around traditional foods. A few members of the family aren't too fond of pumpkin pie and those that are seem to leave most of the crust on their plate. So I experimented last month ... http://blog.taodekitchen.com/2007/11/14/something-sweet-for-thanksgiving/ It's Mom's 71st Birthday today! It will be a big party at her house with about 30 people - mostly friends. She is one popular lady because she is kind and fun and thoughtful and smart and wise and can dance a mean tango! Oh, and don't give up that ... http://blog.taodekitchen.com/2007/06/22/happy-birthday-mom/ Here's yesterday's wheat and dairy free menu for a very nice couple... Roast Sea Bass with Rock Shrimp, Avocados & Persian Cucumber Salad in a Lemon Vinaigrette. With a side of Toasted Buckwheat and Sweet 100 Tomato Pilaf. Grilled Flanken Style Beef Short Ribs in a Soy Ginger Glaze with Sweet Sour ... http://blog.taodekitchen.com/2007/06/19/more-cooking/ Today I cooked for a nice couple in the East Bay. I was kept company by a pair of beagles who quickly tired of me and spent the majority of their day snoring on the couch in the other room. Here is part of their menu: Basil Tofu Curry with Brown Jasmine ... http://blog.taodekitchen.com/2007/06/14/what-was-cooking-today/ Sister P really knows how to cook. Yesterday's BBQ'd baby back ribs and chicken along with apple cherry pie were out of this world! The recipes will have to wait another day but here is a recipe for another of P's gems. This pesto is my all time favorite - ... http://blog.taodekitchen.com/2007/05/28/pesto-with-a-twist/ I've been a tad busy these days so am thankful for quick recipes and my stocked freezer. Like the lentil soup I had posted on previously I like to make a big batch of this turkey chili and freeze in two portion containers. During the week I'll make a ... http://blog.taodekitchen.com/2007/05/09/quick-3-bean-chili/