Asian Slaw with Ponzu Dressing

Asian Slaw with Ponzu Dressing

When I think of a summer slaw to go with the barbeque, I want something light, tangy, cold and crunchy. Traditional coleslaw just doesn’t do it – its heavy mayonnaise dressing really weighs down the vegetables. Instead of a mayo-based dressing, my Asian...
Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Jaden is knee deep in paint, tiles and packing boxes today, so she asked us to step in and tell you guys about this amazing tomato and watermelon salad. Today, we are introducing Zov Karamardian from the internationally acclaimed restaurant Zov’s. Jaden had the...
Rosemary Garlic Steak

Rosemary Garlic Steak

I’ve been fortunate in my life to meet some of the greatest people who have influenced food in a major way, from television chefs like Martin Yan to cooking greats like Jacques Pepin. But the person who I’ve enjoyed meeting the most is Marcella Hazan, who happens to...
Steak with Whiskey Mushroom Sauce

Steak with Whiskey Mushroom Sauce

For our family, if there ever was a PERFECT cut of steak, it would be the bad-boy Porterhouse steak. It’s big. It’s massive. One giant hunk will feed our family of four. But before I get into our love for Porterhouse (because I’ll get carried away...
How to Make Kimchi

How to Make Kimchi

I. LOVE. KIMCHI. I love it on rice, in tacos (and just for the record, I did this before Kogi even!), I love it with seaweed, rice and spam (okay, don’t roll your eyes….it’s GOOD!), in soups (Kimchi Jigae) and to spice up midnight instant noodles....
Bouillabaisse Recipe

Bouillabaisse Recipe

This classic Bouillabaisse recipe is packed with flavor! The combination of herb, spice, orange peel, and fennel is divine. The saffron, gives the soup its deep golden color. You have to give it a try, it’s delicious! Why this Bouillabaisse Recipe is so Good A...
Carrot, Pea and Mint Salad Recipe

Carrot, Pea and Mint Salad Recipe

This is a guest recipe from a husband and wife powerhouse: Jeff is an James Beard nominated food photographer, having shot an array of top notch cookbooks. Susie is the author of  Return to Sunday Supper food blog featuring recipes that I know your family will...
Carrot and Zucchini Linguini Salad

Carrot and Zucchini Linguini Salad

The anatomy of the perfect salad for me goes something like this: happy produce + vivid colors + variety of shapes and textures + big crunch topping + light, tangy dressing For Scott and the boys, it’s: cheese + cold, crispy lettuce + cheese + crunchy croutons +...
Fried Smelt

Fried Smelt

In a previous life, I used to work for a giant booze company. I used to commute between my home in the San Francisco (which was only 7 miles away from the office but took 40 minutes to drive sometimes) to the office near the Embarcadero or to the winery in Napa Valley...
Skirt Steak Tacos Recipe

Skirt Steak Tacos Recipe

The recipe for Skirt Steak Tacos is simple and only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. Instead of drowning my taco in a heavy salsa, I like to keep it simple and fresh with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, crumbled Mexican cheese and a slice or two of avocado. A...
Grilled Bruschetta with Asparagus and Parmesan Cheese

Grilled Bruschetta with Asparagus and Parmesan Cheese

I’m so thrilled to introduce to you Debi Shawcross and her new book, Friends at the Table: The Ultimate Supper Club. I have a small group of friends here in my hometown that regularly get together nearly once a week for a dinner party. We often rotate...
Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Tomatoes

Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Tomatoes

  But don’t be fooled by the name “baby artichoke” as they’re not “baby” or “immature” artichoke at all. An artichoke plant will sprout several regular sized artichokes near the top of the plant and much smaller...