Caramelized Root Vegetables
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 10 sprigs English thyme 4 cups assorted root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips and turnips, cut into 1/2″ pieces 1 T. balsamic vinegar Sea salt to taste You will also...
View ArticleOven Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients 4 cups assorted seasonal vegetables, cut into 3/4″ pieces 4 Tablespoons olive oil (may need more, as certain vegetables tend to soak up the oil) Sea salt to taste You will also need: Large...
View ArticleHerbed Angel Hair Pasta
Note: I make this pasta often, as I have an abundance of fresh herbs of some sort in my garden year-round. It is so quick and easy. And so tasty. You can use just about any herb – experiment to see...
View ArticleChestnut and Date-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients 1 medium-sized pork tenderloin roast ½ cup chopped cooked chestnuts ½ cup dates, pitted and chopped 1 T. olive oil Coarse grey sea salt Pepper About a dozen stalks of rosemary ½ cup water...
View ArticleRoasted Tenderloin of Beef
Ingredients 4-5 lb. beef tenderloin roast 2 cloves garlic Several sprigs of English thyme 1½ cups water 1 cup red wine 2Tablespoon olive oil Sea salt and pepper You will also need: Roasting pan Paring...
View ArticleRoasted Chicken with Roasted Meyer Lemons
This is one of my favorite “go to” recipes. I have used it for all sorts of occasions, and it has never let me down! A citrus-y Sauvignon Blanc makes a nice wine pairing with this dish. Ingredients 6...
View ArticleBaby Shitake Mushroom and Pesto Pizza
Ingredients For the pesto: 3 Tablespoons pine nuts 1 cup basil leaves 1 clove garlic, sliced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano or grana padano cheese Sea salt For...
View ArticleFig, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola and Arugula Pizza
Ingredients 8 ripe black mission figs, quartered if large or halved if small ¼ lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces. ¼ lb. gorgonzola cheese (experiment – try Gorgonzola Dolce,...
View ArticleRoasted Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Apples
Ingredients 2 large pork tenderloin roasts 2-3 fresh apples, cut into 8 slices each ½ cup water 2 Tablespoons olive oil ½ cup honey ½ cup balsamic vinegar Fresh rosemary Sea salt and pepper You will...
View ArticleFarro “Risotto” with Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers and Swiss Chard
Ingredients 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped red onions 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup farro ½ cup white wine 4 cups mushroom stock (or chicken, or vegetable) ¼ cup dried porcini mushrooms,...
View ArticleWild Mushroom Reduction Sauce
Ingredients 1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms 1 cup hot water 1/3 cup olive oil ½ cup chopped red onion 1 1/2 lb. assorted fresh wild mushrooms, sliced 2 cup reduced vegetable stock (or beef demi-glace...
View ArticleSeared Salmon with Fava Beans and Truffle Oil
Ingredients 32 fresh unshelled fava bean (pods) Water, to cover 8 4 oz. fresh wild salmon fillets Paprika 2 T. butter 2T. olive oil Sea salt and pepper Truffle oil You will also need: Pan for cooking...
View ArticlePizza Dough
Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup warm water 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil, plus more to oil the bowl later 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Approx. 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour You...
View ArticleFresh Pear, Prosciutto and Arugula Salad
Ingredients 2 cups arugula (organic, if possible), washed and dried 2 fresh pears, peeled, cored and sliced into 8 pieces each 1/3 lb. prosciutto or serrano ham, thinly sliced 2 T sweet onion, finely...
View ArticleRoasted Asparagus Frittata with Bacon (optional)
Ingredients 14-15 medium stalks asparagus, washed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 strips bacon (such as Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Bacon), optional 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped scallions 6 large...
View ArticleBalsamic Strawberries with Cracked Pepper and Creme Fraiche
First of the season strawberries are in our local Bay Area farmers markets. Not only do they taste great, but they are so nutritional, as well – packed with Vitamin C, magnesium, Vitamin A, potassium...
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Pan-Fried Pasta with Asparagus and Meyer Lemon
Fresh asparagus is such a treat – I can hardly wait until the first spears appear in our local farmers markets. This recipe is super-easy and delicious. It can be made in about 30 minutes using your...
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Farro “Risotto” with Mushrooms and Fresh Asparagus
Tender asparagus is such a treat. I can’t resist buying a few bunches when it first shows up for the season in our local farmers markets. It is delicious alone but also pairs well with so many...
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Homemade Cardamom Ice Cream Affogato
There is just something about the flavor of cardamom that makes a super pairing with espresso. This ice cream is very simple to make. It is made in the same style in which we made ice cream when I...
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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
This dish is great for nights when the weather is slightly cold or dreary. The leftovers can be used in sandwiches the next day – guaranteed to bring a smile! You can serve these meatballs as an...
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