Just Pickle It

Just Pickle It

Pickling is one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to preserve food, enhance flavors, and reduce waste. At its core, pickling simply involves soaking fruits or vegetables in a vinegar or brine solution — no fancy equipment or advanced culinary skills required....
Best Quick-fix Ceviche Ever!

Best Quick-fix Ceviche Ever!

On a summer evening after work, this codfish ceviche can be a life saver.   Flavored in citrus juices, tomatoes, onions, avocado and cilantro, it’s so wildly delicious you’ll forget it took less than 30 minutes start to finish. Ingredients 3 halibut filets or cod...
Comfort food to beat the chill

Comfort food to beat the chill

Seared Pacific diver scallops If you’re a fan of seafood, Pacific diver scallops are an exquisite treat you won’t want to miss. Harvested from the pristine, cold waters of the North Pacific, these sweet, tender scallops are hand-picked by divers, ensuring minimal...
48 Hour Brined Roasted Chicken

48 Hour Brined Roasted Chicken

48 Hour Brined Roasted Chicken Serves 2, plus leftovers Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, split in half, backbone removed Kosher salt 2 tsp. pimentón (smoked paprika) 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed Freshly ground black pepper Thyme 2 lemons, cut in half 1...
Smoked Salmon Crostini

Smoked Salmon Crostini

Smoked Salmon Crostini A great summer treat for entertaining guests on the patio or in the backyard is a simple smoked salmon crostini. This one, from the kitchens of Santa Barbara Fish Market chef Paul Osborne, features fresh smoked salmon from Santa Barbara...
Candied Blood Oranges Recipe

Candied Blood Oranges Recipe

Sunday fun! Just gorgeous! Nothing prettier than a shimmering slice of blood orange on a Sunday afternoon. Decorative, chewy and bursting with sweet orange flavor. And, the entire thing is edible! The slow process of simmering in sugar and water leaves the rind...