Pan-Roasted Rosemary-Scented Halibut
Ingredients 6-8 halibut fillets, about 8 ounces each 1/3 cup grapeseed oil 4-5 large sprigs fresh rosemary, washed and dried Paprika Fleur de sel or Maldon sea salt, to taste Cracked pepper You will...
View ArticleRoasted Racks of Spring Lamb
Ingredients 3 racks of Spring lamb, trimmed ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint ½ cup finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 2 T. balsamic vinegar 2-3 T. grey...
View ArticleFlaky Pie Crusts
Ingredients 2 ½ cups all-purpose (plain) flour 1 t. fine-grained sea salt 1 T. sugar 2 sticks (1/2 pound) butter, cut into 1 T. pieces About ¾ cup cold water You will also need: Food processor with...
View ArticleSouthern-Style Pecan Pie
Ingredients 1 stick (4 ounces) butter 1 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 1 cup dark corn syrup (Karo-style) 1 t. vanilla extract 1 T. plain flour ¼ t. sea salt 1 ½ cup pecans, whole or pieces You will also need:...
View ArticleBlood Orange Upside-Down Cake
This is one of my very favorite citrus recipes. You can use any citrus fruit – Meyer lemons are wonderful, as are Cara Cara oranges and Bearss limes. However, I love the look and the flavor of the...
View ArticleGriddle Corn Cakes
Ingredients ¾ cup fine or medium-ground corn meal (I prefer white, but you can use yellow or blue, too) ¾ cup buttermilk Pinch baking soda Pinch salt 1 t. chopped jalapeno peppers (optional) ¼ cup...
View ArticleWarm Flatbread with Sauteed Onions and Wild Mushrooms
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 1/3 cup...
View ArticleBurrata
Burrata is an Italian cheese made from fresh mozzarella and cream. It is shaped like a ball. The inside is soft and creamy and the outside is wrapped in stretched sheets of mozzarella. Burrata has a...
View ArticleOakville Grocery
7856 St. Helena Highway Oakville, CA 94562 707-944-8802 www.oakvillegrocery.com I love the assortment of fine food products at Oakville Grocery. Unfortunately, it has become so crowded during the...
View ArticleRedd Restaurant
My friend and I recently had lunch at Redd (www.redd.com) in Yountville. This restaurant is the creation of Chef Richard Reddington, formerly of Auberge du Soleil and Masa’s, The décor was a little...
View ArticlePan-Roasted Alaskan Halibut
Ingredients4 medium fillets of fresh Alaskan halibut2 Meyer lemons, sliced paper thin1/3 cup grapeseed oil (enough to cover the bottom of the skillet)PaprikaSea salt and pepper You will also...
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 ArticleSalad of Arugula, Roasted Pumpkin, Fresh Ricotta and Pecans
Ingredients Approx. 1 lb. arugula, washed and air-dried 2 small pumpkins 1/3 cup olive oil 1 cup fresh ricotta, strained 1 cup pecans, chopped ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup Vinaigre du Banyuls or your favorite...
View ArticleArugula and Fresh Tomato Side Salad
This is a simple salad but you will find yourself serving it often – with chicken, fish, sandwiches or maybe just by itself. Add some crostini with goat cheese for a nice treat! Ingredients 2-3 cups...
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 ArticleArugula Pesto
This recipe is fantastic for a quick appetizer with bread or for a sauce with pasta. You can substitute a number of herbs and greens for the arugula with great results. Ingredients 2 handsful of...
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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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