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
You Don’t Want To Miss This…
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 […]
Orzo Salad with Feta & Pine Nuts
1 pound orzo juice & zest from 2 large lemons 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 1/4 cups feta (6 ounces), crumbled 1 cup thinly sliced scallion greens salt & pepper to taste Cook orzo in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, then drain well in […]
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 […]
Carrot Banana Bread
INGREDIENTS: 1 large egg 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup vegan sour cream (lite is okay; or Greek yogurt may be substituted) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional if necessary (see step 4 in directions) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda […]
What I’m Thinking About Right Now…
Artichoke Pesto Sauce
A recent client asked me to please prepare an Artichoke Pesto Sauce for a ravioli dish. I had never made an … Read More