2005 Summers Charbono
My friend, Marcy Roth, who owns Bacchus and Venus wine shop in Sausalito, introduced me to many of my favorite wines. She has an exceptional palate for wines, and excels in finding great tasting wines...
View ArticleCheese Plate
These are some of my favorite cheeses for a cheese plate: Pierre-Robert – a cow’s milk triple-cream cheese from the Champagne region of France. Has added creme fraiche for even more creaminess and...
View ArticleOlive-Almond Pate
Ingredients ¾ cup cured ripe olives, pitted ½ cup cream cheese (I like Marin Cheese Company’s fresh cream cheese) ½ cup roasted almonds 2 roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped ½ cup...
View ArticleCarrot Soup with Lemon Thyme and Crème Fraiche
Ingredients ¼ cup chopped shallots 2 T. olive oil 12 sprigs lemon thyme 4 cups peeled and chopped carrots 4 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup crème fraiche for garnish You will also...
View ArticleChilled Cucumber and Dill Soup
Ingredients 5 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1 ½ cups plain yogurt ¼ cup sour cream Sea salt and pepper 3 T chopped fresh dill Fresh lemon juice, to taste Cucumber slices, dill sprigs, for...
View ArticleFava Beans with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Orange Zest and Round Pond Blood...
Note: I am not a fan of infused olive oils. However, Round Pond adds the rind of of the blood oranges to the olives during the process of making the olive oil. Therefore, the blood orange flavor...
View ArticleSalad of Fresh Greens, Pears, Candied Pistachio Nuts and Honey-Vinaigrette...
Note: A wonderful accompaniment to this salad is Goosecross Cellars’ Napa Valley Viognier. Their latest release is available now at: www.goosecross.com. You will love this pairing! Ingredients Fresh...
View ArticleBacon, Lettuce and Tomato Salad Crostini
Ingredients 8-10 small, ripe tomatoes 1 c. trimmed, cubed, smoked bacon, pancetta or proscuitto 6 c. seasonal mixed greens, washed and spun dry 1 T. mayonnaise 6 thin slices whole wheat walnut bread...
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Sweet Potato Crisp – Southern-Style
This is my most-requested recipe for the holidays. My family has been making this dish for many years, and we never get tired of it. It is typically served as a side dish but can also be enjoyed as a...
View ArticleBreakfast Potatoes
Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup onion, chopped ½ cup mushrooms, sliced (any kind will work fine in this dish) 1 roasted red pepper, chopped 8 medium Yukon Gold or yellow finn potatoes, peeled and...
View ArticlePan-Roasted Alaskan Halibut
Ingredients4 medium fillets of fresh Alaskan halibut2 Meyer lemons, sliced paper thin1/3 cup grapeseed oil (enough to cover the bottom of the skillet)PaprikaSea salt and pepper You will also...
View ArticleFig, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola and Arugula Pizza
Ingredients 8 ripe black mission figs, quartered if large or halved if small ¼ lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces. ¼ lb. gorgonzola cheese (experiment – try Gorgonzola Dolce,...
View ArticleSalad of Arugula, Roasted Pumpkin, Fresh Ricotta and Pecans
Ingredients Approx. 1 lb. arugula, washed and air-dried 2 small pumpkins 1/3 cup olive oil 1 cup fresh ricotta, strained 1 cup pecans, chopped ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup Vinaigre du Banyuls or your favorite...
View ArticleArugula and Fresh Tomato Side Salad
This is a simple salad but you will find yourself serving it often – with chicken, fish, sandwiches or maybe just by itself. Add some crostini with goat cheese for a nice treat! Ingredients 2-3 cups...
View ArticleFresh Pear, Prosciutto and Arugula Salad
Ingredients 2 cups arugula (organic, if possible), washed and dried 2 fresh pears, peeled, cored and sliced into 8 pieces each 1/3 lb. prosciutto or serrano ham, thinly sliced 2 T sweet onion, finely...
View ArticleArugula Pesto
This recipe is fantastic for a quick appetizer with bread or for a sauce with pasta. You can substitute a number of herbs and greens for the arugula with great results. Ingredients 2 handsful of...
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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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