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Ricotta Pork Meatballs
This tender pork n’ veal ricotta meatball recipe is baked in a delicious and light Pecorino cream sauce and topped with a bright mix of fava beans and chopped fresh herbs — super easy, extremely tasty...
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The Perfect Pulled Pork Sandwich
The Perfect Pulled Pork Sandwich! So easy, right? And downright delicious too, such a crowd pleaser. I worked with a Sous Chef at a 3-Michelin star restaurant (that will go unnamed) who used to...
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Braised Short Ribs with Madeira Truffle Sauce
Valentine’s dinner! You know, the dinner that happens after the babies are put to bed? I’m using black truffle for the meat course – this is date night after all! I saw these awesome short ribs at my...
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Foie Gras Torchon, Port Lacquered Beets, Truffled Chicories
I’m bringing fancy back this Christmas. It’s easy with two insanely picky eaters to get stuck on boring kid meals (called survival) but this year it’s time to train my toddlers to appreciate the finer...
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Khoresht Bamieh Bademjan Ba Morgh: Persian Eggplant and Okra Stew with Chicken
Hey don’t be all sour grapes about it! Seriously! Throw those sour grapes in your stew instead! This is my favorite Persian Khoresht: Eggplant and Okra Stew with Chicken. Perhaps a bizarre fav because...
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Short Ribs Bourguignon
Oh hello 2021!!! Let’s kick 2020 to the curb and start this year out right: with big flavor and bold adventure! Dinner parties are just a wee little teeny tiny arm jab away – we are so close people, so...
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Pork Chops & Pink Apples, Fennel, Shallot & Thyme
My apples! My Pink Pearl apples! My jewels! Where did you go my pink fleshed beauties?!?! Those pesky squirrels…. Last week the tree was loaded with bushels of apples, this week they are practically...
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Guinness Stew with Boneless Shortrib Steaks
Guinness is good for you! Corona is bad! Eat my Guinness stew and be healthy! I know, not funny, just trying to lighten things up around here. You know what they say: a Guinness a day keeps the doctor...
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Pink Peppercorn Pork Chops, with Pink Pearl Apples, Lemon Thyme, Pan Jus and...
I always welcome the beginning of Fall with the ripening of these magnificent magenta-fleshed apples! This recipe: Pink Peppercorn Pork Chops with Pink Pearl Apples, Lemon Thyme, Pan Jus and Celery...
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Persian Saffron Chicken Kabobs: Jujeh Kabobs
That’s not a kabob – THIS IS A KABOB!!! Saffron Chicken Kabobs I didn’t want to leave you hanging with that last saffron cherry rice dish (albaloo polo). I know you were like: What do we serve with it...
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Plum & Pluot Salad with La Quercia Prosciutto and Dukkah Spiced Flatbread
Holy ham hocks – this American Tamworth prosciutto by La Quercia is delicious! I tasted four different prosciuttos from all over the world and La Quercia completely killed the competition! Seriously,...
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Brown Butter Butternut Squash Ravioli with Maple Parmesan Cream, Bacon and...
Pretend you’re a two-year-old for a sec who has no idea that making ravioli is for gourmands only. Seriously, if my toddler can do it so can you! And if you’ve never tried to make ravioli or pasta...
View ArticleDo Ahead Holiday Brunch For a Crowd
Ah, finally a moment after all the Christmas craziness to sit down. Happy holidays friends and family! Hope you had a good one spending time with loved ones, no matter where you are or what you...
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Herb Crusted Flank Steak with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
My Step-Dad used to call this easy grilled flank steak recipe “A company diner!” meaning that it was so delicious he would happily serve it to guests. I found this dish in my Mom’s enormous recipe...
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Rotisserie Leg of Lamb Shawarma
I fell in love with lamb shawarmas way back when I lived in Paris. After a gruelling 12-14 hour day of cooking, I would stop off in the Latin Quarter and devour one of these before crashing. Something...
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Persian Fried Chicken, Sumac Peaches, Sabzi Salad
We’re a Persian-American family. After many years as Chef for six Persian inspired Mediterranean restaurants, plus having a Mother-In-Law who throws lavish dinner parties with delectable traditional...
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Chorizo & Feta Stuffed Calamari with Tuscan Bean Salad
Maybe it’s the abnormally hot weather in SF, but I’m craving food that is: tangy, spicy, salty, juicy and fresh– nothing manicured, or tweezed to perfection, or ridiculously complex with subtle...
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Roast Pork Loin with Prickly Pear Glaze
Any excuse to use my last name in a recipe – and ‘Glaze’ really is my last name! As mentioned in my last post on nopales I am having a fun time experimenting with edible cactus including its fruit, the...
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Beef Empanadas with Avocado Crema
Beef Empanadas! We love empanadas at Edible After School because they are easy-to-make appetizers for when we cater large parties (up to 300 people!) and they always sell out quickly at the farmer’s...
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Super Bowl Spareribs with Guajillo BBQ Sauce
Yes, over half the country is experiencing record freezing weather, while we spoiled Californians are lying out on roof decks sun tanning and enjoying the BBQ. Here’s a recipe for pork spareribs that...
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