September in Los Angeles: it may not be the chilly, golden leafed coming-of-autumn our Midwestern and East Coast neighbors wax poetic about, but it is quite magical in its own right. The weather is still warm, the sunsets are still spectacular, and the tourist busses that clog up roads during…
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Alongside their fabulous Mai Tai, this is one of our favorite end-of-summer dishes. This Ahi Tuna Poke from the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua is the perfect way to bring all the beautiful bright flavors of summer into a dish that is light and delicious! (Yields 1 serving) Ingredients: 4 oz. Ahi Tuna cut into…
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As summer slowly winds down, we find ourselves craving the balmy heat and exotic summer flavors that transport you to another world. Even as the weather cools, you don't have to let summer go completely! Here's a cocktail that will instantly take you back to warm beaches and whimsical summer…
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PACKAGE-PARCELED COD People often ask me the best way to ensure that you don’t overcook a fish. The answer is to use my secret weapon: parchment paper. When you are cooking a fish in parchment, there’s no worry about its sticking to the grill, cleanup is a breeze, and the parchment seals in…
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As Spring creeps in we start to think about lighter fare. Whenever the cold chill starts to subside here in Los Angeles, I start cooking a lot more seafood and incorporating it into my diet. Like most people, I guess I associate warmer weather with fresh seafood. We are lucky in Los Angeles,…
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