2020 Cooking Intensives are coming! Zuma Organic cooking classes and kids camps have definitely become one of our most favorite parts of running Zuma Organic. Whether you bring together a group of friends for a birthday, corporate event, girls night out or food club, the night (or day!) is always memorable and informative. Chef Bonnie is available for many of the classes personally and we also have an array of specialty chefs, including sushi chefs, ice sculpting, dim sum and more. Zuma … Read More
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The Benefits of Coconut Oil
Yes, it’s true – I love coconut oil! When I bring it out to cook with in my classes, everyone cringes and draws their bodies back and away! ”NO”, I say, “it’s gotten a bad wrap! Let me tell you about the benefits of coconut oil!” By the end of class, I have new converts […]
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
INGREDIENTS: For the Filling: 2 spaghetti squash 1 tablespoon olive oil 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 3-4 cups baby kale 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon juice For the Sauce: 1 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground […]
Green Papaya Salad
If you have been to a Thai restaurant lately, chances are you’ve seen a Green Papaya dish on the menu. At our restaurant, The Pearl Dragon, it’s fairly new, but a big hit. Fresh, raw Thai green papaya, carrots, lime, cilantro, it just screams of flavor. It’s my new favorite dish. Finding a green papaya […]
Beef Bone Broth
Bone Broth is the new craze around town, but cooks have been making this hearty, nutrient rich broth for generations. Here is my version. I like to roast the bones and veggies before I cover them with water for a richer, deeper flavor. Keep some in the freezer to have on hand when someone you […]
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Gluten Free Gingerbread Muffins
Gingerbread Muffins These little morsels do require a bit more work than I really like to do, but they are … Read More