The Chubby Spoon

11/21/2018

Happy Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Spice Cake, Nepenthe Style Therese 10 January 2013 Dessert, Seasonal Overlooking the Pacific, Nepenthe restaurant is perched high on a cliff in Big Sur, California. Nepenthe is synonymous with Big Sur and the free-living bohemian lifestyle. The menu offers home-grown produce, homemade baked....

03/21/2018

You can't be cold when you're enjoying a bowl of soup...

Artichoke Soup Therese 7 January 2013 Main, Sides, Soup Hog’s Breath Inn is a sheltered little restaurant in the heart of downtown Carmel, California. A large hog’s head post graces the narrow brick alley entrance on San Carlos Street. Cozy fireplaces built for two (or three) add to the relaxing...

03/11/2018

I make muffins so I don’t feel guilty about serving cake for breakfast...

01/31/2018

Pair this pasta with a sassy Zinfandel from Saucelito Canyon. Complex and jammy. This red is a tease from the very beginning with a flirty finish.

Penne alla Vodka Therese 8 October 2014 Main, Pasta The origins of penne alla vodka are mysterious and anonymous. There have been multiple claims to the invention of this rich and hearty pasta dish. An American law professor at Seton Hall University claims that her father Luigi Franzese, born in Nap...

01/11/2018

Super simple. Super yum. They're easier to make than you think...

Walnut Chocolate Chip Scones Therese 27 February 2013 Dessert Ello (hello in proper English). A scone is a quick bread. They are usually made of wheat flour and contain baking powder as a leavening agent. They are often lightly sweetened and sometimes glazed. The scone is a basic component of the De...

11/22/2017

There's still time to get your ingredients list together.

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Butter Rum Praline Sauce Therese 27 November 2012 Dessert, Seasonal This is what the holidays taste like! The pumpkin puree adds a festive punch to this traditional favourite. Rich, but not overly sweet, this harvest time recipe can easily be extended throughout the season. T...

11/07/2017

Nothing bundt goodness! Make an extra cup of coffee tomorrow morning so you can bake this cake tomorrow afternoon so you can enjoy a yummy dessert tomorrow night.

Chocolate Coffee Bundt Cake Therese 15 October 2014 Dessert The fluffiest cake in the world deserves a thick, rich ganache icing. A cup of seriously strong coffee added to the batter perks up the chocolate and cuts the sweetness. Coffee is for closers. I adapted this recipe from a Food & Wine magazi...

10/10/2017

In the mood for bacon maple scones? Coming soon...

09/18/2017

It's time to wave goodbye to Maine lobster. California lobster season is just two short weeks away. Gear up for goodness with this super simple California-style Paella.

California Paella with LobsterTherese20 May 2014MainPaella’s just a fancy schmancy word for pan so don’t let the Spaniards scare you away from making this at home, especially if fresh fish is available. The key to a good paella is the crunchy layer of toasted rice at the bottom of the pan, called so...

08/28/2017

This recipe followed me home from Fiji many years ago. Make it with love and and whole lotta BULA!

Fresh Coconut Cake Therese 28 August 2017 Dessert Meaty coconut adds a lovely texture to this light and tender cake. This recipe comes from a long line of coconut lovers. The original handwritten recipe followed me home from Fiji many years ago. The ink is smeared and the page is torn, but the conte...

08/23/2017

In honor of my recent trip to Cuba.

Scene from the movie Chef (2014) by Jon Favreau