Jaques Pepin Style Shaved Brussel Sprouts
Happy 85th Birthday, Jaques Pepin! One of my favorite chefs – for his cooking style, warm personality, and encouraging spirit. Did you know he paints, …
Wild Rice Salad with Pecans, Mint, Currants, Scallions and Blood Orange Vinaigrette
A resurrected recipe I used to make with “starving actor” friends back in my Hollywood days… economical and delicious, it is perfect for those hot …
Slow-Roast Early Girl Tomato Confit
I can’t seem to get enough Early Girl Tomatoes this summer. While they are wonderful fresh, simply cut with some salt and pepper, perhaps spiced …
Springtime Caprese-style Salad
There is really nothing to this dish if you have Kirsty’s Pesto, or other quality pesto of choice on hand. Simply toss fresh baby mozzarella …
Pan Seared Okra and Simple Salmon Supper
We love it when the bright green okra starts to show up in the bins at our local Monterey Market. It means summer is coming, …
Umami Sea Salt Asparagus
I absolutely adore our local Oaktown Spice Shop – they opened a second location closer to us and I can’t help but pop in every …
Earthy Pantry Pizza
I woke up craving pizza. Maybe it’s all the versions of pizza and bread people are posting on the internet while in lockdown, I’m not …