This recipe was featured in the annual “Taste of the Valley” event in Salinas, California. INGREDIENTS: Noodles: 8 ounces rice noodles (cover in boiling water and let stand covered for 45 minutes. Drain noodles and set aside). 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh and finely grated...Read More

This is a basic recipe for gravlax or cured salmon. Easy to do, less expensive, and tastes better than store-bought. Once you have this recipe down, you can start playing with other flavorings, like adding dill or mint. The fattier the salmon, the better for gravlax.Read More

This is a very tasty savory bread pudding, perfect for brunch or a luncheon. INGREDIENTS: 1 loaf French bread (1 lb.), crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
 1/2 cup onion, chopped finely 1 leek, chopped 2 green garlic stalks, white part only, minced (or 2 cloves garlic, minced) 1 bunch asparagus,...Read More

Tuscan roast chicken cooked in white wine is indeed a delightful and comforting family dinner option. The Tuscan region of Italy is renowned for its rustic and flavorful dishes, and this roast chicken recipe perfectly exemplifies the Tuscan culinary tradition. As the chicken cooks, the wine, rosemary, garlic, and onion will create a savory and...Read More

This is a very simple recipe that delivers much more flavor than the ingredients would seem to warrant. This dish works for anytime, but is easy to turn into an elegant meal fit for entertaining. You can use tangy marinade/sauce works for any cut of pork — just adjust times according to the cut. See...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup leeks or shallots, finely chopped 2-2/3 cups cooked long-grain parboiled white or brown rice 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon zest 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Salt and pepper, to taste 4 Cornish hens, about 1 1/2 lbs. each 1/4...Read More