FAVORITE RECIPES

Serves 8 This is a perfect summertime dish to start a lunch or dinner. The heat of the serrano chiles contrasts with the cool, refreshing melon and

POSOLE ROJO WITH CHICKEN Serves 8 - 10 One of the classic comfort foods of Mexico which uses Mexican corn or hominy what is also ground to

Serves 8 to 10 Here’s my version of that wonderful soup from Provence in France. There are all kinds of variations on this but usually it includes

Gifts that you make always seem to be more personal. Here are some easy, simple favorites that are great for the holidays. LEMON CURD Makes about 3

For all the years that I’ve fixed Thanksgiving my kids especially have been adamant about keeping it traditional: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. They are

Makes 36 biscotti Biscotti, the “twice baked” treat from Italy can be made in an infinite number of flavors. They are very easy to make, keep well

Makes 6 pizzas Pizza cooked straight on the grill is very simple and one of the most delicious things you'll ever eat. Once you've seen it done

​Serves 2 – 4 This is a mash-up of Julia Child’s original Spaghetti Marco Polo along with some additions via Arthur Schwartz’s “Garbage Pail Pasta”. Arthur was

BAKED RICOTTA This makes a rich warm cheese dip with a light, airy, soufflé-like texture can't be beat for any occasion. In addition to crudites its delicious

We’ll be forever grateful to Chef John Ash for creating this recipe which has become a centerpiece at any Bellwether Farms event. In his words, “The key

Serves 8 Though not a diet food. Swedish meatballs are a delicious addition to a holiday buffet or meal. They are traditionally served with buttered egg noodles

Serves 8 as an appetizer In my restaurant days when we were cutting fresh salmon we always seemed to have a few small pieces left over. I

Valentine’s Day is often problematical. Restaurants are busy (and often expensive) and we are encouraged to spend maybe too much on chocolates, flowers or whatever. Why not

ZITI WITH BROCOLLI RABE AND SAUSAGE Serves 4 Broccoli rabe and sausage is a match made in heaven I think. They go well together with pasta, as

Serves 4 - 6 This simple, rich soup goes together really fast and can use your favorite green vegetable. Candidates, either fresh or frozen, could include peas,

The weather has really changed here in Northern California. Soup weather! Here is a recipe that I did for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute that would be

ASIAN PEARS The Asian or oriental pear has been in America since the late 1800s but it’s only in the last decade or two that enough trees

Posset (pronounced pos-it) originally was an English drink made of hot milk curdled with ale or wine and usually sweetened and spiced. Here it becomes a lovely

WHITEFISH CRUDO Serves 4 Raw fish has been enjoyed around the Mediterranean for probably as long as sushi. Crudo, the Italian version, like it’s Japanese cousin depends