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 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
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
A classic vegetarian lasagna filling — ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese — is used to fill meaty, roasted portobello mushroom caps. Use the large portobello caps; if only find smaller ones are available, buy one or two extra and divide the filling among all the caps. Serve with a fresh green salad and a whole-wheat...Read More
A riff on the Egyptian classic Ful Medames, a highly seasoned fava bean mash, this version is made with easier-to-find edamame. Edamame (fresh green soybeans) has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. They can be found shelled in the freezer section of well-stocked supermarkets. This stew is great served with couscous, bulgur, or warm whole-wheat...Read More
