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 ArticleSweet Corn Soup with Basil Oil and Creme Fraiche
Ingredients ½ cup sweet onions (I prefer the sweetness of Vidalia onions for this recipe, if you can find them.) 1 T olive oil 2 cups fresh corn, kernels cut from the cob and the cobs scraped 1 ½ cup...
View ArticleHeirloom Tomato, White Corn and Basil Salad
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes (assorted sizes and colors) 2-3 ears white corn kernels (cut off the cob) A handful of fresh basil leaves 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon...
View ArticleBaby Shitake Mushroom and Pesto Pizza
Ingredients For the pesto: 3 Tablespoons pine nuts 1 cup basil leaves 1 clove garlic, sliced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano or grana padano cheese Sea salt For...
View ArticleRoasted Sweet Tomatoes with Basil
This dish works best with sweet, fresh tomatoes, such as sungolds or sweet 100’s. Ingredients 2 cups tiny sweet tomatoes, stems removed 1 small handful of fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish) 2 T...
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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
This is one of my favorite ways to bring out even more flavor in vine-ripened tomatoes. You can either peel the tomatoes first, or leave the skin on – it depends on how you would like to use them. We...
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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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Spring Onion, Roasted Pepper, Mushroom and Corn Galette
A galette (rustic tart) is so easy to make and is sure to become one of your “go to” dishes. I make both sweet and savory galettes (such as this Nectarine Galette), depending upon the season and the...
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