Salad Olivier

Salad Olivier was invented and served for the first time at the Winter Palace to Tsar Nicholas II by his French chef, Monsieur Oliver. Unlike his royal employer, the chef escaped from Russia after the Revolution and prospered as proprietor Read More …

Easy Freezer Strawberry Jam

What’s fresh bread without good jam? Whether on toast in the morning, a slice of bread, or a leftover dinner roll, jam was meant for homemade bread. (We’re happy with a fresh dinner roll and strawberry jam for dessert.) It’s Read More …

Keftedakia

Keftedes, or keftedakia, are Greek meatballs. Small keftedakia are used as appetizers for parties and festivities of every sort. Large keftedes, with pilaf, vegetable, and salad, make a tasty family dinner. 1 pound ground round 1/2 cup grated onion 1 Read More …

Crema Catalana

Because of its crisp, caramelized topping, this creamy Catalan dessert is often compared to the French creme brulee. Sweet Catalan cream, however, is not as heavy or rich as its French cousin, and thus makes a more pleasant ending to Read More …

Venison Roast with Fava Bean-Chevre Puree, Radish Salad and Celery Leaf Salsa Verde

This is an elegant warm weather dish that only takes about a half hour of oven time. The accompaniments can be prepared ahead for an easy entertaining dinner guaranteed to impress. The venison tastes equally delicious served warm or room Read More …

Wild Summer Salmon

As Executive Chef of Southern California’s Toast to the West Coast, Chef Adam Navidi has something special in mind when it comes to an offering for a late spring dinner, especially if want to catch your own meal Entree 8-10 Read More …