Pasta Jambalaya

Posted by Gisele Perez on Mar 1, 2014, 11:39 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

Pasta Jambalaya- a quicker, simpler version of the iconic Creole rice dish- is great for a Mardi Gras supper.

Crab and Asparagus Quiche Makes for a Great Mardi Gras Brunch

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 28, 2014, 12:28 pm in Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

Mardi Gras day often starts out with brunch to fortify revelers for the festivities ahead. This Crab and Asparagus Quiche is a great dish to start the day..

Roasted Cauliflower Pureé – an Update for a Favorite Holiday Veggie

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 9, 2013, 1:17 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

Roasted and Spiced Cauliflower – updating a favorite holiday table vegetable.

Different Strokes- A Salmon Sandwich

Posted by Gisele Perez on Nov 16, 2013, 7:51 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

A salmon sandwich? Turns out it’s become a favorite and it’s perfect for an autumn heat wave.

Visiting Las Terrazas, Cuba – and Recipe for Ropa Vieja

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 31, 2013, 10:24 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel | 1 comment

Las Terrazas, a former coffee plantation and UNESCO designated biosphere reserve, was the site of the best food (all very traditional) I ate in Cuba.

The Food in Cuba – and Recipes for Black Bean and Rice

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 22, 2013, 8:55 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Travel | 1 comment

My Birthday Party on the Grill Menu

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 14, 2013, 6:08 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 2 comments

An all grill menu, including Grilled Artichokes for a summer birthday gathering.

My LA to L.A. “Bouillabaise” – or Mediterranean Fish Stew

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 5, 2013, 10:04 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

A wonderful bouillabaise style fish stew.

Tortellini and Shrimp Salad with Ravigote Sauce

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 28, 2013, 1:20 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

This shrimp and tortellini salad, made with a Creolized version of the classic French sauce, Ravigote, is definitely a keeper

Heirloom Cherry Tomato and Olive Salad with Israeli Feta and Mint

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 17, 2013, 3:07 pm in Food and Drink, Music, Recipes-Savory | 0 comments

A day at the Playboy Jazz Festival, enjoying Trombone Shorty, among others, and tasty treats, like this great Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad.