Love new cocktails? If your  favorite is tequila, try this popular tequila cocktail recipe created by my friend, David Ravandi, to showcase his organic 1 2 3 Tequila (Uno Dos Tres Tequila). “My name is Ramon“or, what we sometimes refer to as the “Moo Tail,” is the name of this top cocktail recipe and is sure to […]

Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck shares his Spicy Tomato and Basil Bruschette recipe.  You can never go wrong using fresh ingredients like tomatoes and basil. Wolfgang Puck recipes are always crowd pleasers. Whether you go to one of Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants like Spago’s, or just try an easy Puck recipe at home, you’ll never be disappointed. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS […]

  This Zucchini Carpaccio with Avocado, Lemon Thyme and Pistachio Oil is a healthy, easy to make end of summer salad, especially if you have extra  zucchini from the garden or your local market. My friend, Helen, brought this salad to the opening of our crab season dinner this summer.   SERVES  3 INGREDIENTS 1 […]

Fresh lemon balm and lime juice  combine to make an unusual Ali’i Julip Cocktail, created by Bartender, Doug Schulman, at the Four Season’s Resort Hualalai‘s  Lava Lounge. Doug is a talented master of mixed drinks. Anything you want, he will either mix or create for you. The setting is spectacular. Background noise is the surf crashing on the beach […]

Wolfgang Puck can make the simplest of fresh ingredients come together for a fabulous meal. His recipe for Pappardelle With Garlic And Oven Dried Tomatoes is a perfect example of a great pasta that is beautiful, easy to prepare and healthy. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3  Tablespoons sliced double-blanced garlic 1/3 cup […]

Lemon Chiffon Pie is a light, refreshing dessert. Substituting graham cracker crust for regular pie crust makes this a light, delicious way to finish a meal. For a lime version, substitute lime juice and peel for the lemon juice and peel. For orange, substitute orange juice and peel for the water, lemon juice and peel. […]

Fresh strawberries, shortcake biscuits and whipped cream. Three ingredients. What could be simpler? Try my “secret” twist, just before serving. It’s been passed down through generations in my family. Combine with Deb’s homemade shortcake recipe from her fabulous blog, Smitten Kitchen.  Now you have a perfect dessert. Before sharing my foolproof tip, you must promise not […]

Love the fresh beans, tomatoes and herbs in this colorful salad. Yummy flageolet, chickpea, haricot  and yellow wax beans show off for this recipe. Nothing better than going to the farmer’s market at the end of summer and savoring the fresh produce! Chef Steven Arial from LUC’s shares a favorite recipe he created for the […]

Cucumbers, watermelon and fresh mint leaves with sliced celery combine to make this a fabulous, refreshing soup. Chef Steven Ariel, from Seattle’s gem of a restaurant, LUC, shares the recipe he created for a perfect summer evening appetizer.The sliced cherry heirloom tomatoes, diced cucumber and fresh mint leaves make an easy, beautiful garnish. SERVES  8 […]

I’ve never quite understood the appeal of the traditional shrimp cooktail. I mean, what could be less interesting than cold boiled shrimp dipped in a lackluster mixture of ketchup and prepared horseradish. Here’s a shrimp cocktail with gumption, featuring chile-rubbed, grill-seared shrimp served over a colorful, chunky salsa of avocado and sweet corn. You can […]