INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons water 1 or 2 Thai or serrano chiles, finely chopped (optional) 2 to 2 1/4 pounds pickling (Kirby) or English cucumbers 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 carrot, peeled and finely shredded 1 boneless,...Read More

This dish was designed to be prepared using a Parrot Ranch Pottery California Steamer. This stoneware steamer is the perfect size for this recipe, but any pot-top steamer will work as long as it is large enough. I do not recommend this recipe for the inset steamer baskets as there is not enough room to...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped shallot 10 prawns (size #16-20), deveined and tails removed 8 ounces fresh white fish, cut into large cubes 1 tablespoon sundried tomatoes in oil, chopped 1/4 lb. fresh sundried tomato pasta 1 ounce dry white wine 1 ounce fish...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. celery root, coarsely grated or julienned 8 oz. cooked bay shrimp 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped cornichons 1 tablespoon chopped capers 1 tablespoon EACH parsley, chives, tarragon, minced Salt and pepper to taste METHOD: In a non-reactive mixing bowl, combine grated celery...Read More

This is a nice first course for four people or a meal for two. It is a study of contrasts and complements. The oils of the avocado soothe the mild heat of the chili on the mango and the crisp texture of the lettuce and shrimp contrast with the buttery and smooth qualities of the...Read More

Classic French rémoulade is a mild white sauce, but the spicier New Orleans version is made with Creole mustard and horseradish. Elegant old restaurants in the French Quarter, such as Arnaud’s and Galatoire’s, serve the most delicious shrimp rémoulade in town. This creamier sauce is closer to the version served at Arnaud’s. It’s delicious over...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup minced parsley 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 large garlic cloves, minced 2 whole bay leaves, crushed fine 1 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon Worcestershire...Read More

This recipe was featured in the annual “Taste of the Valley” event in Salinas, California. INGREDIENTS: Noodles: 8 ounces rice noodles (cover in boiling water and let stand covered for 45 minutes. Drain noodles and set aside). 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh and finely grated...Read More

Always an impressive holiday first course — serve the marinated shrimp cradled in a lettuce leaf ‘cup’ on a chilled plate or in a martini or champagne coupe glass with a sprig of fresh dill. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar 1 large red...Read More