Californian recipes

Avocado and Feta Salad

This recipe works as a guacamole when served with tortilla chips, or can stand alone as a salad, or used as a chutney.

Citrus and Avocado Salad

This was one of my favorite salads growing up. My grandmother would serve it in a butter lettuce leaf cup with just grapefruit, avocado, and a…

Oven Roasted Salmon w. Cauliflower & White Bean Sauté

Wild salmon will be previously frozen at sea during the winter months. The salmon will still taste great but…

Szechwan Dusted Ahi Tuna

This is a signature dish at Brick; there's a wonderful contrast between the seared ahi tuna and the lentils.

Honey-Habanero Glazed Ribs

Ribs can take a long time to cook, but it's worth it. Wonderful sweet and sour mixture to the glaze. You'll love it.

Running Dog Dessert!

Last night my husband chased an elusive Patsy though the fields around the dog park. He had me on the cell phone listening all the way. I was…

Fish Stew with Chipotle Aioli

This fish stew is boldly flavored with the staples of great california/italian cooking: garlic, tomatoes, fennel, anchovies, and red wine. We've…

crab and cream cheese enchiladas

Crab and cream cheese enchiladas are a soft, warm ,creamy ,delicious ,and spicy variation to a beef enchiladas…

Avocado Pasta

Delicious, creamy (with no milk or cream!), and healthy. Makes a great side dish, or top with grilled chicken for a complete meal. Pairs well with…

Mini Caprese Bites

Here's one of my favorite appetizers! It's a low carb and healthy option. My challenge, finding the right size skewers! I found really long…

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

This is a great salsa on hot dogs or tortilla chips

Green Salad

Fresh Cilantro Pesto

Since most of my recipes use only a few sprigs of cilantro, I decided to make a pesto using the rest of the bunch. You can use this sauce on fish,…

Morning Crêpes

Very good crepes to eat as is or with your favorite jam, peanut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon sugar. These are not dessert crepes as so they are not…

Un Bohemian

This drink is dedicated to the Bohemians who ride their bicycles up to the vineyard in Switzerland to hand pick the wild elderflowers and ride them…