Author Archives: operagirlcooks

Roasted Ratatouille Pasta

Happy first week of Spring 2012, dear readers! It’s good to be back in the kitchen. To welcome the windy-but-sunny weather we’re having in San Francisco this week, I offer you a pasta dish that’s hearty enough to chase away … Continue reading

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Gather Restaurant in Berkeley, CA

While I mostly use this blog for featuring my own creations, I thought I’d go for a change of pace this week and share a recent restaurant meal. Dear readers, I hope you don’t mind — I’ll be getting back … Continue reading

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Steamed Artichokes with Lemon Dill Sauce

I can’t believe I’ve been writing this blog for nearly two years, and I haven’t yet given you a recipe for artichokes. I guess it just seems like one of those things that’s too easy for a recipe. But then, … Continue reading

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Buckwheat Breakfast Kasha

Last month, I gave you one of my favorite kasha (a.k.a. porridge) recipes. In that post, I explained that when most people hear the word kasha, they think of the buckwheat variety, which is popular in Russia, Poland, and the … Continue reading

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Five Spice Porridge

Over the years, I’ve come up with a few recipes to make when you’re feeling under the weather: a basic miso soup and a heartier spicy peanut variation, as well as a Thai-inspired chicken soup with lemongrass and coconut milk. … Continue reading

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