Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen
1327 Railroad Avenue St. Helena, CA 707-963-1200 www.cindysbackstreetkitchen.com The rustic roasted artichokes with roasted Meyer lemons at Cindy’s are to die for! The mushroom tamales are a must-have...
View ArticleVillage Market
One Ferry Building Plaza, #29 San Francisco, CA 415-989-9200 www.villagemarketsf.com This shop inside the San Francisco Ferry Building offers a broad selection of gourmet food products from around the...
View ArticleChocolate Confections from Michael Recchiuti
One Ferry Building Plaza, #30 San Francisco, CA 415-834-9494 www.recchiuticonfections.com I simply love the chocolate confections made by chocolatier, Michael Recchiuti. The flavors are intense and...
View ArticleGoosecross Cellars
Check out the beautiful selection of wines offered by Goosecross Cellars in Napa Valley. Their wines pair so well with the Culinary Getaways recipes. I especially like their Syrah, Viognier and Napa...
View ArticleSilverado Vineyards in Napa Valley
Another favorite partner of ours is Silverado Vineyards in Napa Valley. Their wines are excellent and the views from the terrace outside their wine tasting room are just amazing! Try their Solo and...
View ArticleSpicy Hot Pecans
Ingredients 2 T melted butter ½ t. cayenne pepper 1 ½ c. pecan halves About ½ t. fleur de sel for finishing You will also need: Baking sheet or pan Instructions Preheat oven to 350oF. Mix together...
View ArticleRoasted Olives
I enjoy all varieties of olives and typically eat them cold. However, in cold weather, I enjoy roasted olives. Ingredients 2 cups of your favorite olives in oil (from a gourmet shop or grocery store)...
View ArticleFrench Prunes with Foie Gras and Prosciutto
The foie gras used in this dish should be very soft and should be kept cold at all times. To stuff the prunes, use a small spoon, a plastic bag with the corner cut out or else a pastry bag....
View ArticleCrostini of Eggplant and Red Pepper “Caviar”
Ingredients 2 medium-sized Japanese or Chinese eggplants 3T olive oil + ¼ cup olive oil 1/2 clove minced garlic 1 T lemon juice 1 T chopped basil, plus more basil for garnish 1 roasted red pepper,...
View ArticleUmbrian Lentil Soup
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil ½ cup chopped red onion 1 cup lean ham or chicken apple sausage, chopped up (optional) 2 large carrots, chopped 1 cup crimini mushrooms, chopped ½ cup dried porcini...
View ArticlePan-Roasted Alaskan Halibut
Ingredients4 medium fillets of fresh Alaskan halibut2 Meyer lemons, sliced paper thin1/3 cup grapeseed oil (enough to cover the bottom of the skillet)PaprikaSea salt and pepper You will also...
View ArticleFig, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola and Arugula Pizza
Ingredients 8 ripe black mission figs, quartered if large or halved if small ¼ lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces. ¼ lb. gorgonzola cheese (experiment – try Gorgonzola Dolce,...
View ArticleSalad of Arugula, Roasted Pumpkin, Fresh Ricotta and Pecans
Ingredients Approx. 1 lb. arugula, washed and air-dried 2 small pumpkins 1/3 cup olive oil 1 cup fresh ricotta, strained 1 cup pecans, chopped ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup Vinaigre du Banyuls or your favorite...
View ArticleArugula and Fresh Tomato Side Salad
This is a simple salad but you will find yourself serving it often – with chicken, fish, sandwiches or maybe just by itself. Add some crostini with goat cheese for a nice treat! Ingredients 2-3 cups...
View ArticleFresh Pear, Prosciutto and Arugula Salad
Ingredients 2 cups arugula (organic, if possible), washed and dried 2 fresh pears, peeled, cored and sliced into 8 pieces each 1/3 lb. prosciutto or serrano ham, thinly sliced 2 T sweet onion, finely...
View ArticleArugula Pesto
This recipe is fantastic for a quick appetizer with bread or for a sauce with pasta. You can substitute a number of herbs and greens for the arugula with great results. Ingredients 2 handsful of...
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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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