This is an easy and quick Chinese eggplant dish with a garlic sauce that’s savory and tangy. For a vegetarian dish, simply leave out the pork. Serve with braised bok choy and your favorite cooked rice. INGREDIENTS: 1 large eggplant, thin-skinned variety 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 pound coarsely chopped boneless pork...Read More
Mushroom risotto is a creamy and flavorful Italian rice dish made with Arborio rice cooked in a savory chicken broth and white wine, and features sautéed mushrooms. Enriched with butter, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs, this risotto makes a luscious, comforting, and earthy-flavored meal. INGREDIENTS: 48 oz. chicken stock or vegetable stock 2 cups Arborio...Read More
”Prepare to be amazed by the harmonious blend of flavors and textures! With crispy halibut, zesty arugula, and the optional corn and poblano sauce, this dish is a burst of deliciousness. So, dive in, savor every bite, and relish this culinary masterpiece. Enjoy!” — Chef DJ Zack, H & H Fresh Fish Company Arugula Fennel...Read More
If you haven’t discovered the spectacular, intense flavor of organically grown, dry-farmed tomatoes, now is the time to give them a try! These tomatoes are a late summer favorite and available at the Aptos Farmers Market from mid-August until late fall. The buttery herb-flavored crust of this tart is the perfect foil for the melted...Read More
This is a quick, easy dinner and very delicious! Serve with a side of steamed green beans. Use a mild white fish such as cod. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. fish fillets (cut into 6 portions) 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s) 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup butter, melted and divided 1/2 cup...Read More
This vegetarian ragu needs no meat with its rich flavor and texture! It’s delicious served on creamy polenta or can be stirred into cooked pasta. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 celery stalk, finely diced 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced 3 garlic cloves, finely...Read More
This chicken salad features an exotic curry flavor and an interesting texture from water chestnuts. It’s a wonderful main course for a spring luncheon or even a small bridal or tea party. Serve the salad in a ‘leaf bowl’ of butter lettuce or a couple of frilly red leaf lettuce leaves. Garnish with peeled slices...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb. skinless-boneless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks 1 onion, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1/3 cup pomegranate syrup or pomegranate molasses (available at international stores or online) 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon chutney (optional) METHOD: Heat oil in a large frying...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 pork loin chops cut thick, about 4-6 ounces each 1/2 pound of apples, such as Granny Smith, Cameo, or Golden Delicious (1 Large or 2 medium), cut into ¼-inch thick slices 1 medium shallot, minced 1 ounce high-quality apple brandy such as Osocalis*, or French Calvados (Cognac or brandy may be used as...Read More
