Here’s a zingy topping for grilled fish or chicken, or pan-seared scallops. Or, toss with boiled shrimp. This relish also adds a bright note to broccoli and pasta. You will need a very sharp knife for this recipe! INGREDIENTS: 1 large shallot, finely diced 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice 1 pinch of salt,...Read More
Much like a Tom Kha soup, this dish is a great way to cook mussels in a wok and take them to your backyard table for a crowd to share. Great with pilsner-style beer or crisp white wines, this is a great appetizer for a casual crowd to share right out of the wok, soaking...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
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
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Saffron Corn Sauce (see recipe), heated through 2 cups (about 1/2 lb.) medium-sized oyster mushrooms, torn if large 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup fine-diced (corn kernel size) Yukon Gold, or similar potato 1/2 cup fine-diced (corn kernel size) red bell pepper 1 cup corn kernels 2 tablespoons minced shallots 1 cup...Read More
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
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