Individual Flourless Chocolate Cakes with Chantilly
Ingredients 12 ounces dark chocolate (minimum 70% cacao), chopped 6 eggs, separated 2 sticks butter (8 oz) 1 ¼ cup sugar 1 cup whipping crème 2 T confectioners sugar 1 t vanilla extract You will also...
View ArticleThe Martini House
I recently visited one of my old favorite restaurants, The Martini House, with some of my guests from Canada. I was pleased to find that the restaurant is still cozy and inviting, that the staff is...
View ArticlePan-Roasted Veal Chops Stuffed with Truffles
Ingredients 3 T olive oil 4 T chopped shallots ½ cup (4 oz.) chopped mushrooms 1 oz. truffles, sliced 6 veal chops, about 1 ½” thick Coarse grey sea salt and pepper 4 T olive oil You will also need: 1...
View ArticlePotatoes Au Gratin with Truffles
Ingredients 2 T unsalted butter ¾ cup (175ml) whipping cream 2 T chopped truffles 2 lbs (1 kg) yellow waxy potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced ½ lb (250g) onions, thinly sliced Sea salt and pepper, to...
View ArticleApples Baked with Muscat and Saffron
Ingredients 1/3 cup (90 g) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (120g) plus 6 T sugar 1 ½ tsp grated orange zest 6 large apples juice of 1 lemon pinch of saffron ¾ cup (190ml) muscat (such as, Muscat de...
View ArticleTruffles with a Bread Cap
I first had this dish in the South of France. I was hooked on its simplicity. The flavor of the truffle diminishes at higher temperatures so remove the ramekins from the oven as soon as the bread...
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Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom risotto is comfort food for us. We like to top it with truffles and truffle oil during the season. But it is wonderful served just as is, or drizzled with a little olive oil and shaved...
View ArticleOxbow Public Market
The Oxbow Market in Napa is a “must do” when in Napa. My very favorite cheese merchant is there. Take a look at the list of merchants: Annette’s Chocolate Factory The Fatted Calf Fete Five Dot...
View ArticleLe Versance
One of my favorite new restaurant finds is Le Versance in Paris. Chef/Owner Samuel Cavignis is friendly and creative and has created an atmosphere that is both welcoming and elegant. When you first...
View ArticleSavor
My friend Agnes recently took me to Savor in the Noe Valley area of San Francisco for breakfast. It was delightful. First of all, the staff was so warm and friendly. I felt as if I was visiting old...
View ArticleRoasted Chicken with Roasted Meyer Lemons
This is one of my favorite “go to” recipes. I have used it for all sorts of occasions, and it has never let me down! A citrus-y Sauvignon Blanc makes a nice wine pairing with this dish. Ingredients 5-6...
View ArticleChicken Piccata
I am inspired to make chicken piccata when I have Meyer lemons, chives, parsley and dill in the garden. I especially like the addition of the fresh dill. I serve this dish with simple sides of rice...
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Stewed Chicken with Charred Tomatillos and Coconut Rice
Tomatillos are in season right now in Northern California. I am finding them in our local farmers markets. Tomatillos are known for their tart flavor and green color. They lend themselves...
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