Sonoma Dish

Simple Roast Turkey Serves 8 1 10-12 pound whole turkey salt and freshly ground black pepper halved lemon quartered onion fresh thyme...

Cooking food outdoors over an open flame is the oldest form of food preparation known to man. The caveman was using fire out of...

The iconic seasonal treat prepared at home with just pennies on the dollar. And pure deliciousness without the artificial flavors and...

Serve up with a bold dash of hot sauce and buttermilk dressing alongside. Fried Green Tomatoes Serves 4 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon...

Perfectly Grilled Steak Serves 4 4 1 ½ inch thick boneless New York strip steaks (about 12 ounces each) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive...

Strawberry Shortcakes with Grand Marnier Mascarpone Cream Serves 6 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons sugar, plus one tablespoon...

The rack of lamb is perfect in its simplicity. Just a mustard-herb rub is necessary to showcase this cut. Rack of lamb is best eaten rare...

Carrot Ginger Soup Serves 4 to 6 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 pounds...

Savory Bread Pudding Serves 6 8 leftover dinner rolls, torn into 2-inch pieces or 4 cups bread stuffing 12 ounces roast turkey, shredded...

Brandied Fruitcake Makes 2 cakes butter for pans 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground...

Caramelized Roasted Root Vegetables Serves 6 carrots, parsnips, celery root, turnips, rutabaga, onions 12 garlic cloves, peeled ¼ cup...

Hearty “Ghoulash” Soup Serves 6 ½ cup flour salt and ground black pepper 3 to 3 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes...

Instant Pot Mac & Cheese Serves 8 16 ounces dried elbow macaroni 4 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ teaspoon Dijon...

The Best Beef Burgers Serves 4 1 ½ pounds 100% ground beef chuck 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 2...

30 Minute Mozzarella Yield: 1 pound ¼ teaspoon liquid rennet 1 ½ teaspoon citric acid 1 gallon whole milk 1 teaspoon salt 1. Mix the...

The Food Expiration Dates That You Should Actually Follow In this age of quarantine, with trips to the supermarket kept to a bare...

Grilled Peaches with Feta and Basil Serves 4 3 peaches, halved and pits removed 4 ounces feta, crumbled 10-12 basil leaves, shredded...

The best green juice contains something earthy tasting (the greens), something slightly sweet and slightly tart. And a few water-worthy...

The classic summer ingredients come together in pizza perfection. I like to slice the tomatoes fairly thick, about a quarter-inch, so...

Just like the tomato, this fruit marries beautifully with savory flavors. It's a classic to combine the distinct flavor of watermelon...

It’s customary in France to eat freshly picked radishes with salt and sweet butter. The creamy butter tames the bite of the peppery...

Steaming is the preferred method of cooking the globe artichoke. A tug on a leaf that comes away cleanly signifies a tender—and properly...

Tender beef finished with a caramelizing hot-sweet glaze tempers the spiciness with perfection. The horseradish cream sauce complements...

The stew, without the fresh seafood, can be made a day ahead. Bring to a simmer before adding the seafood when ready to serve. Don’t...

An intensely sweet yet spicy cake. You’ll find the candied fruit and citron in the produce section. However, I’ve found the top quality...

The sublime flavors of this salad perfectly accentuate the sweet and delicate flavors of the fresh crab. Serve with a crisp Sauvignon...

Bread puddings are all the rage. This easy to prepare one-dish entrée is perfect for entertaining the out-of-town guests still visiting....

You’d think we’ve never done it before. It’s Thanksgiving and we all go into a tizzy about cooking the bird. But it wouldn’t be...

Don’t miss out on one of nature’s more unique tastes. A very flavorful source of complex carbohydrates and fiber, squash is super-rich...

One would think you don’t need a recipe to make avocado toast (you don’t), but I must say there is an art to achieving both its...

We tease people when they start licking their plates—it’s that good. Do not omit the raspberry liquor as it is key to developing layers...

There is no denying it, it is delicious. It’s healthy, hip, and yet ever so slightly indulgent. And for those millennials, it’s so...

Originally created to use up day-old bread, you’ll need no excuse to make this hearty salad. Few ingredients marry as well as ripe...

Roasting the tomatoes creates an enormous deepening of flavor. This perfect summertime soup, it’s equally delicious served cold with a...

Strawberry and Arugula Salad with Balsamic-Hazelnut Vinaigrette Serves 4 ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sweet mustard ½ teaspoon sugar...

A fabulous combination of savory and sweet perfectly paired with grilled fish. Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna with Mango-Avocado Salsa Serves 4 3...

Traditionally braised on the stovetop, this version is simple to prepare and so delicious—perfect for buffet-style entertaining. Make...

Tapenade is the Provence region’s answer to butter. Uniquely flavored, this unconventional version using green olives instead black makes...

In-N-Out’s Double-Double, Animal Style Serves two 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish ½...