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

Colorful red, gold, yellow, and burgundy cherry tomatoes are a summer staple at the farmers’ markets. Many also enjoy growing these luscious little bites in their own backyard gardens. After picking, don’t refrigerate tomatoes. Leave tomatoes out at room temperature. A few more days of ripening deepens their flavor and helps to concentrate their natural...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons parsley, minced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup shallots, minced 3/4 cup tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups broccoli florets 2 cups cauliflower florets 8 ounces fresh linguine pasta 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated METHOD: Heal olive...Read More