Prawn and Scallop Ceviche with Heirloom Tomatoes

October 5, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Gluten Free Recipes, Light / Healthy, Salads, Seafood, Summer.

Prawn and Scallop Ceviche with Heirloom Tomatoes

Prawn and Scallop Ceviche with Heirloom Tomatoes Recipe and Photo by Chef David Wells – Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com When I am looking for fresh and delicious recipes that focus on health and nutrition as well as culinary wonderment, I turn to Chef David Wells or Grandma Dave.  I’ve known Dave more than twenty years and have enjoyed every moment of our friendship.  During those years, I’ve...

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Slow-Cooker Chicken with White Wine, Tarragon, and Cream

September 24, 2009.   Categories Poultry, Slowcooker / Crockpot.

Slow-Cooker Chicken with White Wine, Tarragon, and Cream Recipe by Cook’s Countrywww.cookscountry.com If cremini mushrooms (a.k.a. baby bellas) are unavailable, substitute portobello mushroom caps, cut into 1-inch pieces. Fresh tarragon, unlike its dried counterpart, has a distinctive anise-like flavor that is crucial in this dish. Serves 6 6 split bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (10 to 12 ounces each), or 12 bone-in, skin-on...

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Asparagus and Dungeness Crab Soup

September 9, 2009.   Categories Chef Eric Lanvert, Contributing Chefs, Seafood, Soups.

Asparagus and Dungeness Crab Soup

Recipe by Chef Lanvert Rue Saint Jacques Restaurant • San Francisco • California www.sfbistro.com If you’re looking for a special dining experience on your next visit to San Francisco, look no further than Rue Saint Jacques.  Considered by many to be the best French restaurant in San Francisco, this small French bistro will make you feel like you’ve been transported to France. Chef Eric Lanvert, Chef de cuisine and owner has...

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Slow Cooked King Salmon

August 13, 2009.   Categories Light / Healthy, Seafood.

Slow Cooked King Salmon

Slow Cooked King Salmon This salmon melts in your mouth.  Slow cooking anything makes the dish more juicy and tender.  Add a pan of water to your oven, and you create a humid environment that will keep the fish very moist. Ingredients: 1 King salmon fillet, 2-3 pounds Extra virgin olive oil Gray salt Half cracked peppercorns Freshly ground pepper Method: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees. Place a baking pan with a few cups of water...

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Meyer Lemon Relish

August 13, 2009.   Categories Fabulous Side Dishes, Light / Healthy, Seafood, Seasonal Vegetables, Summer, Vegetarian.

Meyer Lemon Relish

Meyer Lemon Relish Recipe Adapted from Chez Panisse Cafe Cookbook During the summer, the markets are full of beautiful Meyer lemons.  They are so sweet and fragrant and can be used in many dishes.  This relish is so good with seafood.  The other night I served it with salmon and an heirloom tomato salad.  Wonderful.  But, considering it’s a recipe by Alice Waters . . . I expect nothing less than wonderful. Next...

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Spicy Lemon Chicken

July 23, 2009.   Categories Poultry.

Spicy Lemon Chicken

Spicy Lemon Chicken Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut up (3-3.5 #) Marinade You’ll need two batches of marinade so double quantities of ingredients below: 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 3 lemons) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp white pepper 1 tsp salt Method: Combine and whisk marinade ingredients. Pour over chicken. Marinate from 3-4 hours… turning every 20-30 min or as you can. Before cooking, discard...

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