Pan-Roasted Rosemary-Scented Halibut
Ingredients 6-8 halibut fillets, about 8 ounces each 1/3 cup grapeseed oil 4-5 large sprigs fresh rosemary, washed and dried Paprika Fleur de sel or Maldon sea salt, to taste Cracked pepper You will...
View ArticleRoasted Racks of Spring Lamb
Ingredients 3 racks of Spring lamb, trimmed ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint ½ cup finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 2 T. balsamic vinegar 2-3 T. grey...
View ArticleFlaky Pie Crusts
Ingredients 2 ½ cups all-purpose (plain) flour 1 t. fine-grained sea salt 1 T. sugar 2 sticks (1/2 pound) butter, cut into 1 T. pieces About ¾ cup cold water You will also need: Food processor with...
View ArticleSouthern-Style Pecan Pie
Ingredients 1 stick (4 ounces) butter 1 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 1 cup dark corn syrup (Karo-style) 1 t. vanilla extract 1 T. plain flour ¼ t. sea salt 1 ½ cup pecans, whole or pieces You will also need:...
View ArticleBlood Orange Upside-Down Cake
This is one of my very favorite citrus recipes. You can use any citrus fruit – Meyer lemons are wonderful, as are Cara Cara oranges and Bearss limes. However, I love the look and the flavor of the...
View ArticleGriddle Corn Cakes
Ingredients ¾ cup fine or medium-ground corn meal (I prefer white, but you can use yellow or blue, too) ¾ cup buttermilk Pinch baking soda Pinch salt 1 t. chopped jalapeno peppers (optional) ¼ cup...
View ArticleWarm Flatbread with Sauteed Onions and Wild Mushrooms
Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup warm water 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil, plus more to oil the bowl later 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Approx. 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/3 cup...
View ArticleBurrata
Burrata is an Italian cheese made from fresh mozzarella and cream. It is shaped like a ball. The inside is soft and creamy and the outside is wrapped in stretched sheets of mozzarella. Burrata has a...
View ArticleOakville Grocery
7856 St. Helena Highway Oakville, CA 94562 707-944-8802 www.oakvillegrocery.com I love the assortment of fine food products at Oakville Grocery. Unfortunately, it has become so crowded during the...
View ArticleRedd Restaurant
My friend and I recently had lunch at Redd (www.redd.com) in Yountville. This restaurant is the creation of Chef Richard Reddington, formerly of Auberge du Soleil and Masa’s, The décor was a little...
View ArticleRoasted Pork Loin with Mushroom-Hazelnut Stuffing
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large shallot, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup celery, peeled and chopped 1/2 lb. assorted mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 1 1/2 c. country bread, cubed and toasted 1 – 1 1/2...
View ArticleThanksgiving Leftovers Hash
This is a delicious one-dish main course that is perfect for holiday leftovers! Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil (+more if needed) 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1-2 cups leftover mashed...
View ArticleSouthern-Style Cornbread Dressing
I grew up eating cornbread dressing for special occasions, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. This dish, baked in the oven in a casserole-style baking dish, is made with savory homemade cornbread and...
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