Strawberry Napoleons
This is a delightful dessert that will impress any guest! We use strawberries, but feel free to incorporate any berry of your choice. What You’ll Need: Cream Custard Filling: ½…
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Lajollacooks4u Awarded TripAdvisor’s 2018 Certificate of Excellence
Lajollacooks4u is pleased to announce, for the fourth year in a row, it has been named as one of Trip Advisor’s 2018 Certificate of Excellence recipients. The recognition, which honors…
Fresh Dill Pesto
This pesto is so fresh and delicious, and enhances any fish, chicken or pasta. What You’ll Need: 2 cups fresh dill 1 cup flat leaf parsley 2 teaspoons fresh minced…
Small Business Spotlight: Lajollacooks4u
Chef Jodi Abel didn’t know what to expect when her company, Lajollacooks4u, opened its doors in 2008. “We had no marketing budget, so the first couple of years were pretty…
Chef Jodi Visits Famed Chez Panisse Restaurant
Earlier this month, Chef Jodi traveled to Berkeley, California, to visit the Chez Panisse Restaurant, owned by one of her biggest inspirations, Alice Waters! Chef, author and food activist, Waters…
Tips to Improve Your Farmers Market Experience
The weather is finally heating up, which makes it an ideal time to visit your local farmers market. If you’ve never been to one before or don’t know the do’s…
Getting Your Kitchen Ready for Spring
Source: www.simplybusiness.co.uk It’s almost spring! With the weather heating up, it’s time to open up the windows, clear out all the clutter and let your house sparkle. We have 12…
Red Lentil Soup With Lemon
Elevate your staple Lentil Soup for a fun and new zesty spin! 3 tablespoons olive oil, more for drizzling 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large carrot,…
Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce
Tired of the same, old roasted veggies? Spice things up with this new and easy Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce recipe. What You’ll Need: One whole cauliflower, cut into pieces…
Everything Beets
Source: www.healthline.com Beets can be found in the product aisle year-round, but the season for these root vegetables is right now! Fresh beets are a staple in our kitchen, due…
Roasted Butternut Squash, Beets, Pepitas and Feta Salad
To complement the other dishes in this month’s menu, we pulled together the perfect salad appetizer. Serve up just the veggies or drizzle our Balsamic Vinaigrette all over. This salad…
Roasted Beet Salad with Fennel, Fresh Nectarines and Goat Cheese
Source: www.pinterest.com This is a wonderfully fresh dish – full of flavor and nutrients! What You’ll Need: 3 fresh beets 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 fennel, thinly sliced 1 -2…
We’re Celebrating Our 10-year Anniversary!
Lajollacooks4u has achieved another major milestone this month: we’re celebrating 10 years in business! The company came into fruition after Chef Jodi experienced her first cooking class in the home…
White Bean Tuscan Soup
This is a wonderful winter soup that is full of flavor. If desired, remove the prosciutto and add vegetable stock for a vegetarian dish! What You’ll Need: 1/2 pound dried…
New Year’s Eve Menu Ideas
Need some food inspiration for your New Year’s Eve party? You’re in luck because we’ve got seven delicious finger food recipes that are guaranteed to be fan-favorites! Mango and Machengo…
Edible Gifts for the Holidays
If you’re looking for some last-minute gift ideas, why not make your own? All of these homemade treats make delicious gifts – just be sure to make extra so you…
