This dish is great as a combination of two recipes; the chicken is quite good without the stuffing, and the stuffing makes a nice side dish on its own, as well. Lemon-infused olive oil is available at gourmet shops and better grocery stores. You can find some locally made at various farmer’s markets. Agrumato is...Read More

Hans Haveman, from H & H Fresh Fish Company shares, “This is a great preparation that ensures your fish stays moist and contains veggies that you can find at the farmer’s markets throughout the year. The packets can be baked in the oven or on the barbeque and are sure to impress! Heidi and I...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 (4 to 5-pound) boneless leg of lamb, rolled, tied, and trimmed of excess fat 4 to 6 cloves garlic, cut in half 4 to 5 sprigs fresh rosemary Salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 cup ruby port wine Port Sauce (recipe below) Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish METHOD: The Day...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 lamb racks (about 8 to 9 ribs each) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 (4-inch) rosemary sprigs, crushed 6 thyme sprigs, crushed 4 rosemary sprigs, for garnish Freshly ground black pepper Salt METHOD: The Day Before: Clean the rib bones well by scraping off...Read More

This is a wonderful, flavorful dish to serve for brunch or a light dinner. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 onions, cut in half and sliced thinly 2 medium potatoes, diced 12 eggs 3/4 cup half and half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled...Read More

This is a delectable brunch dish or main course for a light dinner. INGREDIENTS: 3 extra large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup half and half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 cup fresh lump crab meat 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, grated 1/2 cup green onions, chopped...Read More

“This is one of my family’s favorite brunch dishes.” ~ Catherine Barr INGREDIENTS: 4 cups broccoli, coarsely chopped 4 cups cauliflower, coarsely chopped 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup onions, chopped 2 cups breadcrumbs 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste. METHOD: Preheat oven to 325°F. Steam...Read More

What is green garlic? Green garlic shoots are the immature garlic “thinnings” from garlic plantings that farmers begin to remove in March and are plentiful at the farmers’ market through most of the spring. Green garlic resembles an overgrown scallion or green onion. Stir Green Garlic Pesto into hot pasta (linguine works great for this...Read More

When you need to cook for a crowd, marinated lamb roast makes an easy, yet exceptional, main course. Serve with Roasted Garlic Bordelaise and red potatoes. INGREDIENTS: 12 lbs. boneless butterflied leg of lamb 1 cup white wine vinegar 2 cups olive oil 2 cups red wine 5 tablespoons fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons fresh oregano...Read More

This recipe is a recipe that I developed for Old Creek Ranch. This dish yields meat that is almost falling off the bone. The flavors can easily be varied, as can the vegetables. See the Chef’s Notes at the end for variations. Although the recipe seems long, it isn’t really, and once you’ve done it,...Read More