Almost fall.....

The seasons, they are changing..... Here are some images of things I have been cooking at the dream house as we transition into fall.... Or wait, is it finally summer here in LA!?!!??

Roast chicken and potatoes

Turkey burgers

Arugula salad with hazelnuts and Spanish goat cheese

Polenta with fresh end of summer corn and oven roasted cherry tomatoes

Lebanese walnut dip with pomegranate molasses 

Has summer really ended?

Summer may be coming to an end, but the farmers markets are still full of inspiring ideas and ingredients..... Check out these end of summer super simple meals....

I brought back one of my favorites, which also happens to be one of the most delicious and easy things to make..... Add whatever seasonings you like here I have gone with a bit of a Moroccan theme...... start with a large piece of parchment and a slice or two of lemon....

Add a few sprigs of parsley.....

Then a piece of fish....here I have used Talapia....

A hand full of cooked garbanzo beans......

A bit of canned Italian tomatoes... Crush them in your hand and add some of the juice as well, along with a few green olives with the pits still in....

Next come the spices..... Salt + pepper, cumin, turmeric, chili flakes, a squeeze of lemon, and a drizzle of good olive oil....

Seal your package by taking both ends together and folding them over until you reach the fish..... Then seal both ends tightly by folding them over on themselves..... Bake for 25 min at 350......

YUUUUUMMM

Serve with couscous which will soak up all the delicious juices!!!

Figs, Greek yogurt, honey + walnuts

Beets, sea salt, lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest + marjoram

Pasta, sausage, fresh farmers cheese + wilted beet greens, spinach, and arugula

Summer fruit crumble

Wild caught shrimp in a heirloom tomato broth......