Lime and Ginger Grilled Prawns with Cilantro-Garlic Butter

October 21, 2009.   Categories Light / Healthy, Restaurant Recipes, Seafood.

Lime and Ginger Grilled Prawns with Cilantro-Garlic Butter

Lime and Ginger Grilled Prawns with Cilantro-Garlic Butter Recipe and photos by The Albion River InnMendocino Coast, California www.albionriverinn.com This is my favorite dinner entree at The Albion River Inn on the Mendocino coast.  It is almost impossible not to order this every time I am there for dinner.  They usually serve it over a bed of Jasmine rice.  It’s simple, yet packed with flavor! ...

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Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup

October 21, 2009.   Categories Comfort Food, Fabulous Side Dishes, Restaurant Recipes, Soups, Thanksgiving Dinner.

Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup

Creamy Wild Mushroom SoupRecipe and photos by The Albion River InnMendocino Coast, California www.albionriverinn.com That is the view from my favorite table at the Albion River Inn on the spectacular coast of Mendocino.  Need I say more?  I‘ll give you a moment to enjoy the view . . . Whenever I return home to Mendocino, I have some rituals that I simply must do.  .  . Must drink Navarro and Golden Eye wines. ...

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Artichoke Risotto with Lemon-Herb Pesto

October 20, 2009.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Contributing Chefs, Fabulous Side Dishes, Fall, Seasonal Vegetables, Vegetarian.

Artichoke Risotto with Lemon-Herb Pesto

Artichoke Risotto with Lemon-Herb PestoRecipe, photo and video reprinted with permissionby Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com Vegetarians and artichoke lovers will love every bite of this delicious and creamy creation by Viviane Banquet Farre of www.foodandstyle.com.  Once again, she manages to combine many of my favorite ingredients in this recipe.  Just thinking about this recipe immediately transported me to...

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Smoked Turkey Breast with Spiced Chutneys and Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

October 7, 2009.   Categories Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Light / Healthy, Poultry, Sauces / Gravy, Smoking / Grilling.

Smoked Turkey Breast with Spiced Chutneys and Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

 Turkey Breast with Spiced Chutneys and Yogurt Sauce Recipe and Photo by Chef David Wells – Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com Recently, Chef David Wells (Grandma Dave) prepared this dish for a benefit for several cancer organizations in California.  It was received with rave reviews. . . and it’s no wonder!  That day he slow smoked his turkey breast and served it with an interesting layer of flavors including two...

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Simple Slightly Southwestern Slow-cooked Chicken-Vegetable Soup

October 6, 2009.   Categories Comfort Food, Poultry, Slowcooker / Crockpot, Soups.

Simple Slightly Southwestern Slow-cooked Chicken-Vegetable Soup

Simple Slightly Southwestern Slow-cooked Chicken-Vegetable Soup How is that for a nice long name for a really basic soup?  I made this today at 6:00 AM for my son who has the flu… hence the “slightly” Southwestern.  He’s only 4 and doesn’t yet appreciate spicy foods.  This recipe is so simple and well…. simple, I almost didn’t write about it.  However, when I took a bite I quickly...

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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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