Fresh Yaquina Bay Oysters...

Polenta, Black Pepper, and Old Bay 

Crusted Oysters...

Simple 

Satisfying

Delicious 

Sesame Honey Tahini Dressing

Sesame  Honey Tahini Dressing

Simple Fabulous dressing...  

add to bowl in this order...  

1/2 part rice vinegar
1/2 part olive oil
3 parts raw sesame tahini
1 part wild Honey
4 parts local Yogurt...


stir gently, until nearly combined,

allowing the magic and mysterious swirls to form...

garnish with yogurt and black sesame seeds

Coconut Black Bean Cakes...

Delicious Dinner for a Sunny Day:
Coconut Black Bean Cakes (recipe follows)
Whipped Yams and Onions
Jamaican Jerk Plantains and Pineapple
Fennel Beet Slaw
Spring Greens w Honey Poblano Vinaigrette

Coconut Black Bean Cakes
combine:
3C. cooked Black Beans, cooled
2 eggs
1/3 C rolled oats
1/4 C. gluten free flour (I like Bob's Red Mill)
1 medium sweet onion, diced
a few mushrooms, grated
large handful spinach or kale, chopped
few garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp turmeric (ground)
1 tsp coriander (ground)
1/2 tsp mustard seed (ground)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chipotle
pinch nutmeg
1tsp baking powder (optional)
sea salt, fresh pepper to taste


combine and let mixture sit for a few minutes...
mixture should just come together to form a shaggy dough, similar to biscuits,
adjust flours, or eggs if necessary...

form into burgers, ~1/2" thick,
dredge in dried coconut

pan fry in neutral oil (I like grapeseed) until golden on both sides,

Home brewed fettuccine & ravioli...

Spinach pasta dough,
Stuffed or tossed with Portobello
Artichoke, Sweet Red Pepper, & Sweet Potato
(Lots of garlic of course!)

comfort food: cannellini bean, spinach cutlets...

oh, favorite!

combine:
3C. cooked cannellini beans, cooled
2 eggs
1 C TVP, rehydrated
1/2 C garbanzo bean flour
1/4 C quinoa flour (optional)
2TBSP coconut flour (optional)
1/3 C wheat flour
1/3 C rolled oats
1 medium sweet onion, diced
a few mushrooms, grated
large handful spinach or kale, chopped
few garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
pinch nutmeg
1tsp baking powder (optional)
sea salt, fresh pepper to taste


combine and let mixture sit for a few minutes...
mixture should just come together to form a shaggy dough, similar to biscuits,
adjust flours, or eggs if necessary...

form into odd polygons, ~1/2" thick,

pan fry in neutral oil (I like grapeseed) until golden on both sides,


I adore these with whole wheat toast and a simple onion gravy...

Brunch Fare: Quinoa Curried Homefries, Poached Eggs, Florentine Cream

"curried" potatoes...

par-boil 8 medium russet potatoes, then chop coarsely
fry in a few tspn's neutral oil with:
1/2 large onion, chopped...

sprinkle in
2 TBSP turmeric
1/4 cup Quinoa flour
1TBSP sweet paprika
1/2tsp Oregano
pinch Thai chili flakes

freshly ground:
1 TBSP mustard seed
1/4 tsp fennel seed
pinch fenugreek seed
pinch cumin seed

salt and pepper to taste,

slowly fry over medium heat, allowing aromas to permeate the house,
finish with :

handful dried currants,
light drizzle of agave syrup

cook a few mins longer,

enjoy with creamed spinach and poached eggs ;)

kids favorite dinner: baked eggs in spaghetti nests

simple to produce, savory and hearty...

cook spaghetti until al dente...
toss with a little garlic infused olive oil
preheat oven to 350...
twist cooked pasta into nests in muffin tin...
toss a few sautéed oregano dredged mushrooms and sweet onions inside.
add a little of your favorite sauce, thinned out slightly with water ...
crack an egg over the top
finish with more sauce and bake for ~15 mins...