Chef Owen Snyder, fondly known as “Papa O” to many of us, shared his famous Eggplant Parmesan recipe that he served at his restaurant. This dish is full of the flavors and colors of late summer — it can be made as a lighter-style dish or as a richer, cheesier version with the additional cheese....Read More

INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces Sashimi grade Ahi tuna 3 ounces lemon-infused olive oil 1/2 small red onion, julienned 1/4 cup grated daikon radish 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced 1 tablespoon Italian flat leaf parsley, minced Pinch red chili flakes 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 avocado, sliced 1 lb. organic micro greens Salt and freshly ground...Read More

INGREDIENTS: For Salad 1 Bibb lettuce 2 carrots, finely shredded or shaved 2 fresh oranges 4 ounces fresh dates, stone removed and cut into lengths 1/4 cup toasted almonds For Dressing Juice of 1 to 2 lemons 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon orange flower water (available at local markets, liquor stores, or...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 large eggplant 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese 2 plum tomatoes 1 bunch fresh basil 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided Dressing 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper METHOD: Wash the eggplant and remove the ends. Cut the eggplant into 16...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Salad 8 new potatoes, about 1 pound, scrubbed 2 pounds green beans, cooked 10 ripe plum tomatoes 1 purple onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Niçoise olives 1/4 cup rough chopped Italian parsley 6 hard-cooked eggs, quartered 1 8 oz. ahi tuna filet Dressing 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped shallot 10 prawns (size #16-20), deveined and tails removed 8 ounces fresh white fish, cut into large cubes 1 tablespoon sundried tomatoes in oil, chopped 1/4 lb. fresh sundried tomato pasta 1 ounce dry white wine 1 ounce fish...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2-3 small bok choy 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup canola oil 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce, to taste 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 10 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced METHOD: Cut bok choy in half by slicing down the center. Wash the bok choy thoroughly behind the leaves. Trim the larger leaves by...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 10-12 fingerling potatoes 1/2 cup whole garlic cloves 2 large leeks, well cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces, diagonally 2 large red onions, cut in half, and sliced 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place potatoes and garlic cloves on a roasting pan and bake...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Medjool dates, pitted (approximately 30 dates) 30 almonds (not flavored) 15 slices quality bacon, cut in half 30 wooden toothpicks, soaked in water for 20 to 30 minutes METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. Stuff each date with one almond. Wrap a half slice of bacon around the date and secure the bacon...Read More