INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces Sashimi grade Ahi tuna 3 ounces lemon-infused olive oil 1/2 small red onion, julienned 1/4 cup grated daikon radish 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced 1 tablespoon Italian flat leaf parsley, minced Pinch red chili flakes 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 avocado, sliced 1 lb. organic micro greens Salt and freshly ground...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. jumbo asparagus, trimmed and peeled 1/2 lb. shallots or spring onions, sliced 1/4 lb. bacon, cut into lardons (small strips, about 3/8 inch wide) 12 fresh eggs 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 cup bread crumbs, toasted 4 egg yolks 2 tablespoons lukewarm water 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice 1 teaspoon Tabasco 1...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 6 fillets wild caught salmon (about 2 pounds), pin bones removed (use skin-on fillets for grilling) 
 1/2 cup honey 
 3/4 cup sweet white wine, such as Riesling or Chenin Blanc 
 1 tablespoon citrus zest, grated (pink grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange or a combination) 
 1/2 cup fresh citrus juice (pink grapefruit...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 large eggplant 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese 2 plum tomatoes 1 bunch fresh basil 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided Dressing 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper METHOD: Wash the eggplant and remove the ends. Cut the eggplant into 16...Read More

I love chunky vegetable braises where I treat the vegetables like meat, browning them and then cooking them in a modicum of liquid. This recipe lists zucchini, but you can use other summer squash just as easily. Just remember to cut them into asymmetric sizes. Use a roll cut for long squash, and for things...Read More

This late summer dish features chicken that is pan-seared in a skillet and then braised in the oven with a fresh fig sauce. Easy and delicious! INGREDIENTS: 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 shallots, peeled and finely sliced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped...Read More

This savory tart features summer tomatoes at their best and is delicious and served warm or at room temperature. The recipe below makes two large tarts or one half sheet pan. Any leftovers warm beautifully for lunch the next day. Serve with a side salad and a glass of chilled white wine. INGREDIENTS: For Pastry:...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. sturgeon Salt and fresh ground black pepper Olive or grape seed oil Pinch of cinnamon and curry powder OR 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, stemmed and chopped 1 recipe of Carrot Sauce (see recipe below) METHOD: (1) Cut the fish into even pieces. Depending on the shape of the piece you get, this will...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 – 1 1/2 lbs. lamb leg steak 1/2 medium yellow onion (sliced through the root) 1/4 – 1/2 cup pomegranate syrup* 4 oz. heavy whipping cream 20 – 40 mint leaves** Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Olive oil METHOD: Cut all silverskin and fat from the lamb. Remove the bone if...Read More

This dish is true San Francisco Italian fisherman’s fare — simple and fast to prepare. INGREDIENTS: 1 1⁄2 lbs. squid, cleaned and patted dry 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely minced 1 28-oz. can tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup water 1 cup white wine...Read More