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 ArticleQuick Breakfast Preserves
Note: These breakfast preserves are best when made with fruit that has gotten a little too ripe to eat plain. It is a great use for that fruit you were just about to throw out. Serve it with...
View ArticleFruit Galettes
Ingredients For the crust (makes 3): 2 ½ cups all-purpose (plain) flour 1 teaspoon fine-grained sea salt 1 Tablespoon sugar 2 sticks (1/2 pound) butter, cut into eight pieces About 1/3 cup cold water...
View ArticleFresh Fruit Crisp
This is one of my favorite desserts of all time! I have been making this for many years. You can use any kind of fruit – whatever you have in season. It works well with bananas and fresh pineapple,...
View ArticlePeach Crisp with Creme Fraiche
Ingredients 4 cups ripe peaches, peeled and sliced For the topping: 1/3 cup (approx. 5 Tablespoons) butter, softened 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup oats 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup chopped...
View ArticleIndividual Souffles with Fresh Fruit and Cognac
Ingredients ¼ pound strawberries ¼ pound raspberries 3 fresh apricots 1 large fresh peach ½ cup superfine sugar Juice of 1 lemon 3 T Cognac 6 T. butter, softened 1 cup superfine sugar 10 egg yolks, at...
View ArticleSummer Fruit and Almond Tart
It is the perfect time of year to make this easy and delicious summer tart. You can use any kind of ripe fruit. Mix the fruits or choose just one. I used yellow nectarines, blueberries and...
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