Onion Soup with Mushrooms topped with sourdough baguette cubes and Gruyere.

Arugula and pico de gallo turn simple bean and cheese burritos into big tacos when you can only fold them once!

Chicken Soup with Rutabagas. What is a rutabaga?

FOODjimoto’s Top Ten Posts of 2011–with recipe links–and a Give-A-Way that goes until the Lunar New Year, Jan. 23rd.

Meatball sandwiches with peppers, onions & cheese on a crunchy french roll.

Creamy and rich pasta with chicken and shimeji mushrooms with a lighter version included.

Umani–A Japanese stew with an array of root vegetables and chicken in a sweet & savory broth.

Energy Bars made adapted from the Rice Krispies Treats recipe–with peanut butter and trail mix ingredients.

Hearty chicken, mushrooms and vegetables in a creamy broth.

Biscuits made from Bisquick – the first thing I learned to cook.

A freshly caught Pacific bluefin tuna made into sashimi.

Hearty beef stew seasoned with wine and lots of vegetables.

Chili–adapted from The Pioneer Woman’s recipe for Frito Chili Pie–perfect for game day!

Lavash makes a great thin crust pizza–delicious with figs, arugula and prosciutto!

Chocolate Mint Mochi Cake

Bouillabaisse–fish stew made with an array of seafood and vegetables in a rich, saffron broth.

Tree Ripened Figs! {no recipe}

Japanese-style sweet pickles made with daikon radishes.

Hash made with potatoes, leek, peppers, dill and leftover trout.

Fresh trout–caught in the Eastern Sierra and grilled at home–simple and delicious.

Créme Brûlée recipe from The Pioneer Woman Cooks–Ree’s right, prepare yourself for moans and groans!

Chicken, shrimp, sausage, mushrooms and leeks wrapped in a lettuce leaf for a tasty treat.