Grilled plank salmon is my “go to” summer barbeque dish. Why you may ask? And my jaunty response will be, “ease, flavor and hardly any clean up.” What more could you ask for when barbequing? … [Read more...]
Spicy Shrimp with Orzo
The Two Broads pantry reflects our very different backgrounds and tastes as well as our common bonds. Cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric flavor Mz. Riz's family meals, while garlic, onions and a variety of pastas are mainstays in mine. Yet, no meal would be complete without vinegar and Thai garlic sauce for Mz. Riz. So this dish is a perfect blending of our cultural … [Read more...]
Kumquat Preserves–Sweet and Spicy
Kumquats are all over the place these days. And what to do with all those tiny golden orbs? Easy, make preserves. When I was trying to think up a winning entry for the Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational I used kumquat jam as a garnish for my entry the "Sweet Goat". KCRW thought I did a pretty good job. … [Read more...]
Striped Bass Stuffed with Leeks and Spinach and More
There are certain habits I just can't seem to break. I like to go to fish, meat and farmers markets. Not Whole Foods, but wholesale markets, downtown. One of my very favorite places is Los Angeles Fish Company. Good fish, good prices and open to the public. It warms my soul to see an array of cleaned tuna and striped bass just waiting for me to take it home and stuff it. … [Read more...]
Kumamoto Oysters, Manila Clams: Sunday Dinner
When I am in town, and I haven't been too often the last two months, a Sunday tradition is a trip to the Hollywood Farmers' Market. And tis the season for the makings of my absolute favorite Sunday dinner--a dozen oysters followed by clams in a lemony herb bath. In order to accomplish this I make my rounds to my favorite stands, ABC Rhubarb for herbs and Oyster Boys for … [Read more...]
