This recipe calls for Portobello mushrooms, but cremini or button mushrooms will work just as well. If you have chanterelle, morel, or porcini mushrooms, by all means, use those. Cooking times may vary depending on the mushrooms you use. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 pound pork steaks such as sirloin or leg, 1/2 inch thin or less...Read More
One of the highlights of our farmers market is our local pasta maker, Evette Lecci, who owns Pensi Pasta Factory. Each week, her table is laden with fresh pastas of all shapes, colors and flavors as well as sublime ready-to-go sauces. Evette also makes suggestions for fresh vegetables that can be used for the various...Read More
This is a great cold-weather dish. This recipe makes a fair amount, but leftovers are delicious for lunch the next day, or even breakfast with a fried egg on top. INGREDIENTS: 1 ham hock or smoked pork shank, cut into 2-inch pieces (ask the butcher to do this) 1 onion, peeled and diced fine, about...Read More
This is a cross between a roast and a braise. I like this method for pastured pork as it yields a nice moist dish. The recipe seems lengthy, but once you have done this dish it will be a snap. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 pounds pork loin, trimmed of any sinew 1 brown...Read More
“This impressive dish is a lot easier than it looks.” — Kerry Loutas INGREDIENTS: 4 filet mignon steaks, 5 oz. each, well chilled 8 oz. mixed wild mushrooms, roughly chopped 1 small shallot, minced 1 thick slice of pancetta, chopped (or 2 slices of smoked bacon, blanched and chopped) 3/4 oz. Malmsey Madeira or sweet...Read More
While most are familiar with basil pesto, parsley makes a fresh-tasting condiment too! Parsley is one of the most popular herbs used in cooking or garnishing. Parsley comes in two varieties — flat leaf (also called Italian parsley) or curly leaf. Parsley is high in vitamin K and has anti-inflammatory properties. Toss parsley pesto with...Read More
Despite its resemblance to broccoli, rapini is actually a descendant of the turnip family. You might know rapini by one of its many other names: broccoli raab, rabe, or broccoletti. California produces approximately 90% of the rapini grown in the US with Monterey County being the largest producer in California with close to 3,000 acres...Read More
INGREDIENTS: Marinade 1 large yellow onion 4 cloves garlic 2 cups pomegranate juice 1/2 cup red wine 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped Lamb 2 racks of lamb, french-cut by the butcher (about 8 to 9 ribs each) METHOD: For the Marinade: Puree the onion, garlic, and...Read More
This versatile falafel-flavored chickpea patty is loaded with flavor and one of our all-time favorites. With a few slight changes in spices and sauces, the recipe easily adapts to Middle Eastern, to Indian and even Mexican cuisine! Add a few crunchy elements for texture, such as sunflower seeds or grated carrot, when the mood strikes....Read More
This versatile falafel-flavored chickpea patty is loaded with flavor and is one of our all-time favorites. With a few slight changes in spices and sauces, the recipe easily adapts to Middle Eastern, Indian, or even Mexican cuisine. Add a few crunchy elements for texture, such as sunflower seeds or grated carrot, when the mood strikes....Read More
