Arroz negro (Black Rice)

Black rice (arroz negro) is popular along the entire Mediterranean coast of Spain, but specially in Castellon de la Plana, the extreme north of the Valencian Community, and in Tarragona, the most southern area of neighboring Catalonia. The original recipe Read More …

Adobe Pie

The Adobe Pie is a dome of corn masa stuffed with chicken, cheese and roasted peppers. It’s definitely not the speedy solution for a 20-minute meal, but don’t despair. Like many other special dishes, it’s worth the time and trouble Read More …

Hardtack

Hardtack was a simple flour biscuit issued to Union soldiers throughout the war. Hardtack crackers made up a large portion of a soldier’s daily ration. It was square or sometimes rectangular in shape with small holes baked into it, and Read More …

Grilled Turkey Breast with Raspberry and Shallot Marinade

Adapted from a California restaurant recipe, this dish features a quartered turkey breast marinated in a raspberry vinegar sauce, then grilled over hot coals. Serve Grilled Turkey Breast with Spicy Tomato Aspic or Minted Bulgar Salad for a healthy meal. 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 …

Stir Fried Flank Steak with Green Peppers

Very thin strips of flank steak are the key to tender, quick-cooking meat. This makes an easy, simple meal served with steamed rice. 1 pound beef flank steak 1/2 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons sherry 1 tablespoon Read More …

Chinese Beef with Broccoli

A Chinese classic that translates well to the dinner table. Freshly steamed rice completes the meal. Partially freezing the flank steak makes it a breeze to slice thinly. 1 pound flank steak, partially frozen 1/2 cup oyster sauce 1/4 cup Read More …

Spiced Omlette Curry (Masala Umlet ki Kari)

This is a low-fat version of a speciality among the Muslim community in coastal region of India. The omelettes are cut into strips, then tossed in a spiced tomato sauce. This dish is delicious with Puffed Grilled Bread or Chapatis. Read More …