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Hot Trout With Some Sweet Saucy

  Here we have a well seasoned grilled fish with seasonal berries, inspired by the natural bounty of the Pacific Northwest. The berries set up a saucy riff against the savory fish and rosemary. Prep Time: 1 hour Cook time: … Continue reading

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Chicken, not muskrat

The fig tree is so full of fruit this year, I don’t know what I’ll do if they all come up ripe. But for now, at least they aren’t turning moldy. Here is a summer dish of chicken and figs … Continue reading

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Chili Sauce: Sweet, No Pepper

  Summertime and time for the art of  canning. Farmstands are bursting with tomatoes, so dust off your jars and go get some new lids. Here is a chili sauce that belies its name: it has no hot peppers and … Continue reading

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Shrimp to Die For (the)

A quintessentially LA dish|that most LA of jazzmen. Make sure you have everything assembled and ready to go before starting to cook. You will need: bread. A French batard or similar, 1/4-1/2 loaf per person and a colander to serve … Continue reading

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Popping Sprouts

No ordinary braised brussels sprouts. You know they are done when the pepitas start jumping out of your pan! Just put a lid on it. Cooking Time: 15 minutes _______________________________ 1 qt fresh brussels sprouts 2 Tbsp butter or olive oil … Continue reading

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Baba Ga-who?

Like Monk plays the Duke, this dish is a variation on a classic. No garlic or tahini here, this dish takes baba ganouj from hot to cool. Prep time: 40 minutes to fix. Chill for at least an hour. ______________________ … Continue reading

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Le Shrimp Hot & Cool

These shrimp get the heat from a good dose of hot sauce and red pepper, as much as you care to put in. The coconut milk cools it off…some. Cooking time: 20-25 minutes ______________________ Ingredients 1 lb fresh or frozen … Continue reading

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