April is the month when the weather warms and the multitude of the area’s fabulous farmers’ markets open Early season produce includes lettuce, microgreens, asparagus, bok, choy, broccoli, fresh herbs, and greens. Fresh markets are opening – support local farmers and enjoy eating your greens! Photography by Mark O. RamirezERLING JENSENSHRIMP & SCALLOP CEVICHE WITH BIBB LETTUCE & GRILLED MANGO …
Let’s Have Brunch!
Whether it’s an Easter Brunch, a baby shower or other springtime event, brunch is the ideal way to gather together and celebrate! Photography by Mark O. RamirezOWEN BRENNAN’SEggs Benny Eggs Benny: 2 eggs1/2 cup red wine vinegar8 cups water 1 English muffin 2 eggs +1 egg white 2 pieces Canadian baconhollandaise Bring 8 cups water and ½ cup red wine vinegar to …
Culinary Sweet Cheats
ITTA BENAWhite Chocolate & Butterscotch Brownies 1 Cup sugar1/2 cup cocoa1/4 cup flour2 Eggs 8 tablespoons butter1/2 cup white chocolate chips1/2 cup butterscotch chipstiny pinch of salt Melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cocoa, whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Whisk in eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients …
Party of Two
Recipes for NewlywedsErling JensenHerb Crusted Halibut & Terrine of Dungeness Crab, Maine Lobster and Leek 1 bunch curly parsley1 bunch dill1 bunch chive2 ounces breadcrumb4 ounces butterzest of 2 lemons4 ounces fillet of halibut, trimmed1 whole Maine lobster, blanched, shocked, and shelled 1 Dungeness crab, blanched, shocked and shelled4 leeks, blanched1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped4 egg whitesbreadcrumb, to bindsalt and pepper …
The Holiday Table
OWEN BRENNAN’SLamb with Mint Sauce & Twice baked potatoes AUSTRALIAN LAMB RACK Season Lamb with salt and pepper. Grill to desired temperature MINT SAUCE: In a saucepan, combine 12 ounces fresh mint (pick leaves off stem), 4 cups of sugar and 12 cups of water. Bring to a boil then turn down and let simmer for 30 minutes. Strain out …