This is one of my favorite dishes to serve for a light summer dinner at the height of halibut season on the Monterey Bay. Place the cooked halibut on a bed of watercress or mache, sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of toasted black sesame seeds. Serve with steamed bok choy and rice or couscous....Read More
One of our favorite marinades of all time for summer grilling — this marinade is so easy and easily makes the best flank steaks ever. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons ginger...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and de-germed 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup fresh marjoram leaves 1 cup fresh oregano leaves 1/2 cup fresh thyme sprigs 1/2 cup fresh parsley sprigs 1/2 cup fresh rosemary branch tips 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves 1...Read More
With a bottle of chilled chardonnay, crusty warm bread, and mixed greens with a lemony dressing – this poached salmon makes an easy, cool summer luncheon or dinner for a small party. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups dry, flavorful white wine (Chardonnay is perfect) 3 cups water 1 lemon, sliced 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 10 juniper berries,...Read More
Who can resist summer-by-the-seaside fried calamari? Squid is at the height of its season in midsummer in the Monterey Bay — and a favorite amongst the locals! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings* 2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons flour or semolina 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning 2 cups peanut...Read More
This technique for cooking chicken works with any sort of seasonings you choose. Basically, cook the chicken in the oven skin down in liquid halfway up the chicken for 30 minutes, then uncover the pan and turn the chicken the cook uncovered for 15 minutes more to brown the skin. Here, wine is flavored with...Read More
Having a party? Here’s a great dish for a crowd — add some grilled veggies, pita bread, and tzatziki for an easy summertime dinner! INGREDIENTS: 20 6 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 quart nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup garlic minced 1 tablespoon coriander 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons cayenne 2...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 rib pork chops All-purpose flour for dredging Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup red wine 2 1/2 cups blueberries 1/2 cup mild honey (sage or star thistle) METHOD: Preheat the oven to 400° F. Dredge the pork chops in the flour and season to taste....Read More
Muscovado sugar can be found at most cooking and baking supply stores — locally it’s available at Shopper’s Corner. Be sure to wear gloves while chopping and handling the Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers. The oils in the pepper will make your skin burn. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the peppers. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon...Read More
