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I will share lots of tips, tricks, and observations learned from over twenty years of professional cooking for clients from actors to tech entrepreneurs to venture capitalists, all with high standards and hazy understanding of what happens behind the scenes to make fabulous meals. Cooking can be a mysterious endeavor. Terrifying some people, enchanting others but sometimes just a necessary chore. There’s a simple reason Blissful Kitchen® launched in 2003; to share delicious food, connect with people through food, and create memories. A simple ethos launched thousands of meals and memories. My training and practical experience will help you become a better home cook. There are stories to share as I have made or witnessed almost every conceivable and inconceivable mistake. Let’s learn, share, and cook!

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    Lunch
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    Supper
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    American
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    Italian
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    Thai
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    Frying
Recent Recipes
  • Seared Salmon with Quinoa, Corn, Edamame and Carrot with Cucumber-Lime Raita
    Salmon or Chicken with savory Quinoa
    50 mins Beginner
  • Small batch Lemon Currant Buttermilk Scones
    45 mins Beginner
  • Dulce de Leche Brownies
    Dulce de Leche Brownies
    1 hr 5 mins
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3 days ago

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Day dreaming about Spain, I remembered two packages of marinated anchovies scored from a sad closing sale at @spanishtable_sf in Berkeley. The plate reminded me of fantastic Spanish art and ceramics. Workday lunch: baguette, marinated anchovies, red onion, radish, one of two remaining Early Girl tomatoes, and loads of dill. Missing wine … #TheSpanishTable #spanishlunch #usewhatyouhave #FlavorBalance #workdaylunch ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

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Use what you have. Two lonely pieces of salmon tails in the back of the freezer transformed. Last week I found the last crop of Early Girl tomatoes and puréed a mountain of them. No recipe recipe: shallots, garlic, tomato pasted wine, reduce, puréed tomatoes, reduce, add seasoned fish, cover, uncover. add olives, tarragon, thyme, and lemon juice. Garnish with EVO. Dinner! #usewhatyouhave #salmondinner #earlygirltomatoes #techniquematters #EasyDinner ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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Thanksgiving is approaching so for me that means starting with a modified cornbread recipe by Craig Claiborne. For decades, I’ve made this in October and frozen it. His genius recipe includes creamed corn and cheddar cheese which improve texture snd flavor. #craigclaiborne #thanksgiving #cornbread #cornbreaddressing #cornbreadstuffing #usewhatyouhave ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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Working with what I had, seeded bread, sour cream, sliced red onion, smoked salmon, Early Girl tomatoes, tarragon, and my newest discovery @happyegg golden yolk eggs. They remind me of the gorgeous golden European eggs I adore and miss. Richly colored and tasty, they make dreamy breakfasts, luscious desserts or brunch. #techniquematters #usewhatyouhave #authenticbrand #authenticbrands #HappyEgg #workoutfoods #brunch ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

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This tasty Dulce de Leche Brownie by David Leibovitz is always perfect. Made more perfect by a mound of whipped cream following a chicken molè with green rice dinner, several margaritas and a ton of laughter. Celebrating Mexico before total immersion🤩. #techniquematters #brownies #dulcedeleche #davidlebovitz ... See MoreSee Less

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Some may think I have a blueberry obsession. Inste Some may think I have a blueberry obsession. Instead, I had an astonishing quality of frozen blueberries whittled down to about two cups. Seemed like that combined with an equally disturbing amount ground almond flour meant a tea cake! Just in time for a birthday cake! Blueberry tea cake recipe from @abeautifulplate. Maybe one more blueberry cake to go … #blueberrydessert #teacake #fallbaking #usewhatyouhave #techniquematters
Day dreaming about Spain, I remembered two package Day dreaming about Spain, I remembered two packages of marinated anchovies scored from a sad closing sale at @spanishtable_sf in Berkeley. The plate reminded me of fantastic Spanish art and ceramics. Workday lunch: baguette, marinated anchovies, red onion, radish, one of two remaining Early Girl tomatoes, and loads of dill. Missing wine … #thespanishtable #spanishlunch #usewhatyouhave #flavorbalance #workdaylunch
Use what you have. Two lonely pieces of salmon tai Use what you have. Two lonely pieces of salmon tails in the back of the freezer transformed. Last week I found the last crop of Early Girl tomatoes and puréed a mountain of them. No recipe recipe: shallots, garlic, tomato pasted wine, reduce, puréed tomatoes, reduce, add seasoned fish, cover, uncover. add olives, tarragon, thyme, and lemon juice. Garnish with EVO. Dinner! #usewhatyouhave #salmondinner #earlygirltomatoes #techniquematters #easydinner
Thanksgiving is approaching so for me that means s Thanksgiving is approaching so for me that means starting with a modified cornbread recipe by Craig Claiborne. For decades, I’ve made this in October and frozen it. His genius recipe includes creamed corn and cheddar cheese which improve texture snd flavor. #craigclaiborne #thanksgiving #cornbread #cornbreaddressing #cornbreadstuffing #usewhatyouhave
After an epic fail cake forced me it announce “I After an epic fail cake forced me it announce “I’m not making anymore cakes!”, I made another cake. But, it was only because I found two unopened bags of almond flour in my pantry. Plus, I’m a chef so no one should ever believe me when I say that. This @mamagourmand Almond Flour Lemon cake was perfectly delicious. #usewhatyouhave #almondcake #techniquematters #authenticbrand #authenticbrands
Working with what I had, seeded bread, sour cream, Working with what I had, seeded bread, sour cream, sliced red onion, smoked salmon, Early Girl tomatoes, tarragon, and my newest discovery @happyegg golden yolk eggs. They remind me of the gorgeous golden European eggs I adore and miss. Richly colored and tasty, they make dreamy breakfasts, luscious desserts or brunch. #techniquematters #usewhatyouhave #authenticbrand #authenticbrands #happyegg #workoutfoods #brunch
This tasty Dulce de Leche Brownie by David Leibovi This tasty Dulce de Leche Brownie by David Leibovitz is always perfect. Made more perfect by a mound of whipped cream following a chicken molè with green rice dinner, several margaritas and a ton of laughter. Celebrating Mexico before total immersion🤩. #techniquematters #brownies #dulcedeleche #davidlebovitz
We’re back! She saw some pictures of a dual past We’re back! She saw some pictures of a dual pasta course dinner and said, “I want that for my birthday!” Including the galette? Yes! So, repeat dinner for another dear friend but this time with an ocean front view. #dualpasta #shelovespasta #pacificgrove #authenticbrand #techniquematters
Summer is almost over but still enough time to mak Summer is almost over but still enough time to make Blueberry Crumb Cake by #scientificallysweet. Freezing blueberries means even winter can feel a bit summery! #techniquematters #blueberrycake #summerdessert #blueberries
Next to a croissant, galettes are my favorite Fren Next to a croissant, galettes are my favorite French pastry. But, I should also say it’s called a crostata in Italian even though Italians also make it in a tart pan. Nonetheless, free form, savory or sweet, it doesn’t matter. I adore the simplicity and versatility of having frozen homemade dough ready. A quick frangipane with nectarines and blueberries transformed into a fine dessert. Perfection summer or winter. #usewhatyouhave #summerdessert #fruitdessert #frangipane #authenticbrand #crostata
Tale of two pastas. Slightly fascinated by Pasta a Tale of two pastas. Slightly fascinated by Pasta alla Zozzona (if Amatriciana and Carbonara had a baby) I made an exception and sourced ingredients. Fondly remembering a favorite pasta from my Italian life, fettuccine with cream, peas, salmon and tarragon because I like the flavor with salmon. Simple and delicious made with quality ingredients. Dinner for friends! #techniquematters #pastadinner #rustichellapasta #pastalove
Sometimes the only thing that fits the need are bi Sometimes the only thing that fits the need are biscuits! American style Buttermilk Cheddar Cheese Scallion biscuits I found @foodandwine a long time ago. I’d forgotten about them and had all the ingredients. Still fantastic, flaky, cheddar comfort food of course slathered with Irish butter. #authenticbrand #usewhatyouhave #kerrygold #comfortfood #techniquematters
Bespoke commissioned cake for a dear friend’s bi Bespoke commissioned cake for a dear friend’s birthday. Dubai chocolate tiramisù cake! Four recipes and two concepts rolled into one cake. Not too sweet, light cake, and texture from the pistachio toasted knafeh filling. Complicated production but very delicious! #dubaichocolatecake #dubaichocolate #techniquematters #birthdaycake
Robust seeded bread, cream cheese, Early Girl toma Robust seeded bread, cream cheese, Early Girl tomatoes, cracked pepper, cucumber, smoked salmon, more cracked pepper, red onion, dill & tarragon, lemon zest after picture taken. All in that order. Chefs like order. Assembled this way to maximize flavor and texture. #techniquematters #sundaybreakfast  #smokedsalmon #cheflife #authenticbrand
Recently I made a personal commitment to buy less Recently I made a personal commitment to buy less so I would use everything in my pantry and freezer. Whenever I travel, I buy spices and all sorts of shelf stable products. You just never know … . I found a package of frozen salmon in the freezer, long over-brined Kalamata olives, and an impulse buy from an Asian grocery, dried vegetables in the pantry. A curious mix of julienned papaya, carrot, white carrot, cucumber, and chilis. My cousin Evelyne, an excellent cook, taught me a trick to revived fish frozen a bit too long. I defrosted about 2 pds of salmon, mixed 3 cups cold water with 2 tbsps white vinegar and 1 tsp kosher salt, cover the fish and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat dry. Use however you planned. I stewed the fish with onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, white wine, Kalamata olives, capers, bay leaf, handful of dried vegetables and zucchini. Finished with lemon juice, parsley, and EVO. #usewhatyouhave #lowfoodwaste #salmondinner #stewedfish #moneysavingdinner #makeitathome #buonacena
Baking experiments can be tricky. I decided to mak Baking experiments can be tricky. I decided to make pistachio cream for an approaching cake deadline. My Vitamix was supposed to save me but even the Cuisinart couldn’t do it. But, I’m generally very good at “saving” experiments except for this one. What to do with a blob of pistachio paste? Biscotti! To be packaged and given to friends.#lowwaste #usewhatyouhave #pistachiobiscotti #biscotti #bakingexperiments
My favorite stage of tomato season. Late. Early gi My favorite stage of tomato season. Late. Early girl tomatoes are sweeter, prices may drop soon, gorgeous colors which may or may not represent flavor. All depends on growing conditions. Fig season is here! #freshproduce #tomatoseason #freshfigs #fiche
Chefs hate waste. We’re always looking for ways Chefs hate waste. We’re always looking for ways to use ingredients not matter their age. Last choice is to throw it away. But, I had two croissants left bought from @poilane in Paris in March then immediately frozen. I made a savory bake with two eggs, a bit of milk, sautéed mushrooms, wrinkled tomatoes, scallions, thyme, and sharp cheddar cheese. I would have preferred aged Gruyèye cheese but I didn’t have any and I’m concentrating on the ethos of  using what I have. Voilà savory croissant bake! #lowfoodwaste #usewhatyouhave #savorybreakfast #savoryfood #poilane
Inspired by @danilocortellini I tweaked his brusch Inspired by @danilocortellini I tweaked his bruschetta recipe. Basil-almond pesto, grilled bread, Reggiamo-Parmigiano, fresh figs, toasted almonds, EVO and balsamic drizzle. Really delicious, perfect late summer nibble paired with @inmanwines Pinot before four course birthday dinner for friends. #dinnerforfriends #italianisbetter #goodfood #summerdinner
Dubai bar madness! Not long ago I saw a small arti Dubai bar madness! Not long ago I saw a small artisan Dubai chocolate bar in San Francisco for $24+. Today looking for ingredients for a Dubai chocolate inspired cake at my local Middle Eastern grocery store, I found this fine looking bar for $15! The shopkeeper and I had a lively conversation about all the hype. I need to know what all the frenzy is about.🥳 #dubaichocolate #chocolateexplosion
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