Author Archives: johnash
Sustainable Black Cod in a Spicy Coconut Broth
Cooking for Solutions at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is back! I have been involved with this event since it began, and I’m passionate about its mission: to help consumers, chefs and businesses choose seafood that is caught or farmed in … Continue reading
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ORANGE GLAZED HAM
For many of us, the Easter ham is a tradition that goes back generations! This is a recipe for one my favorite versions. I hope you enjoy! ORANGE GLAZED HAM Serves 10 to 12 1 10 to12-pound fully cooked, bone-in … Continue reading
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Sexy Recipes to Woo Your Valentine
Food and Love have always had a special association. M.F.K. Fisher notes in her wonderful little book An Alphabet for Gourmets that gastronomy has always been connected with its sister art of love. “Passion and sex is the come-and-go, the … Continue reading
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A Super Bowl Snack with a Spicy Twist
This is one of those combinations that sounds weird, but is a crowd-pleaser. This recipe for Grilled Shrimp Wrapped in Soppressata with Mango Hot Mustard Sauce was published in my John Ash Cooking One on One cookbook. Depending on the … Continue reading
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Gluten Free Dishes for Holiday Gatherings
As we gather for the holidays with friends and family for great meals and get togethers, you may find that some of your guests are on a gluten-free diet. It is becoming more common as an increasing number of people … Continue reading
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Bacon Recipe Contest Winner
Earlier this month my radio co-host, Steve Garner, and I hosted a Bacon Recipe Contest on our radio show, The Good Food Hour on KSRO in Sonoma County. We had some great entries, and did the difficult work of narrowing … Continue reading
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Got Bacon? And a Great Recipe?
For more than 26 years I have been co-hosting a Saturday morning show called “The Good Food Hour” on KSRO, a local Sonoma County radio station. Each year, my co-host, Steve Garner and I, host a cooking contest and this year … Continue reading
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Judging the Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest
I recently had the honor of judging the Third Annual Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest . Six finalists were chosen to prepare their dishes for myself and four fellow food savvy judges including Liam Mayclem from CBS 5’s Eye … Continue reading
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JAPANESE STYLE ROASTED SALMON
I recently demonstrated this recipe at the Farmer’s Market in Windsor, CA, near my home in Sonoma County. We used salmon that was line-caught locally in Bodega Bay. Before you purchase any seafood, I recommend consulting first with the Monterey Bay Aquarium … Continue reading
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A Special Event to Celebrate Tomato Season
Have you always wanted to have a big-name chef cook you dinner in a gorgeous setting? If so, I have a great opportunity, and you would be helping some great kids at the same time. This year Kendall Jackson Winery … Continue reading
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