Salmon Rillettes
Made with smoked and cooked fish for textural contrast, I first enjoyed this dish in New Orleans, and then personalized it for my taste. Pack into jars 1-3 days before…
Mediterranean Octopus Salad
Octopus is a nourishing and satisfying delicacy. It can be permeated by the flavors surrounding it in a dish which makes it very versatile. I enjoy octopus many ways –…
Lamb Salad
Spring seems as if it might pass us by; if not show up late here in Mammoth Lakes. This has been a record setting winter and we are still grappling…
Tartiflette
Winter is a time for snuggles and fires, friends and family and hearty foods to warm the soul! I went back to my roots for this French Classic! From the…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
Fall is here! As we enjoy the first snow, crisp mornings and the re-initiation of our hearth and heaters – I am drawn to hearty accompaniments – like my Brussel…
Crispy Stuffed & Baked New Zealand Green Lip Mussels
Winter is the right time for shellfish, and this recipe should take you through the season deliciously! Prep time: 30 minutes, cook time 10 minutes Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1/2-1…
Oyster Mignonette Sauce
Winter is the right time for shellfish, and this recipe should take you through the season deliciously! This updated version of the delicate, traditional vinaigrette is a nod to the…
Risotto with mushroom on black plate on wooden table.
Wild Mushroom Risotto
A richly decadent side or main dish perfect for fall. Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 shallots, minced 1 pound fresh wild mushrooms of…
Ginger-Shrimp Wonton Raviolis
I was practicing my wonton folds one day and this idea came to me for dinner. Two of my wife Deb’s favorite flavors are ginger and lemon, thus the creation…
Sweet Ripe Pears Baked in Caramel. Hot Autumn Dessert.
Oven Poached Pears with Caramel Sauce
(Photo without raisins) Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 pears, ripe, but not too soft; peeled and cored o Cut in half if an Anjou varietal and/or on the small side…