This simple traditional Italian dish packs a lot of flavor with just a few ingredients — make sure to use the best possible extra virgin olive oil (like Belle Farms) and quality pasta. Be sure not to overcook the pasta — it’s best al dente. The ingredient amounts in this recipe can be adjusted to...Read More
When it comes to preparing foods I find at the farmers market I like to keep it simple and let the ingredients speak for themselves. The farmers put a lot of work into growing amazingly flavorful produce so I just let them do all the hard work. Throwing a meal together is the easy part...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 6 oz. ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts, split and pounded flat 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 whole eggs 1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated (or a combination of grated parmesan and romano cheese) 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh basil 3/4 cup olive oil (or...Read More
This is one of my favorite dishes to serve for a light summer dinner at the height of halibut season on the Monterey Bay. Place the cooked halibut on a bed of watercress or mache, sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of toasted black sesame seeds. Serve with steamed bok choy and rice or couscous....Read More
INGREDIENTS: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and de-germed 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup fresh marjoram leaves 1 cup fresh oregano leaves 1/2 cup fresh thyme sprigs 1/2 cup fresh parsley sprigs 1/2 cup fresh rosemary branch tips 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves 1...Read More
With a bottle of chilled chardonnay, crusty warm bread, and mixed greens with a lemony dressing – this poached salmon makes an easy, cool summer luncheon or dinner for a small party. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups dry, flavorful white wine (Chardonnay is perfect) 3 cups water 1 lemon, sliced 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 10 juniper berries,...Read More
Who can resist summer-by-the-seaside fried calamari? Squid is at the height of its season in midsummer in the Monterey Bay — and a favorite amongst the locals! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings* 2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons flour or semolina 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning 2 cups peanut...Read More
This technique for cooking chicken works with any sort of seasonings you choose. Basically, cook the chicken in the oven skin down in liquid halfway up the chicken for 30 minutes, then uncover the pan and turn the chicken the cook uncovered for 15 minutes more to brown the skin. Here, wine is flavored with...Read More
Having a party? Here’s a great dish for a crowd — add some grilled veggies, pita bread, and tzatziki for an easy summertime dinner! INGREDIENTS: 20 6 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 quart nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup garlic minced 1 tablespoon coriander 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons cayenne 2...Read More
