Cathy Thomas & Friends
Cathy Thomas Cooks Potstickers with Chef Allen Tea
My appreciation for Chinese potstickers took hold decades ago when I studied in Hong Kong with the late Lucy Lo, a Chinese culinary expert and cookbook author.
Cathy Thomas Cooks Pork Belly Adobo With Chef Nick Echaore
Nick Echaore, executive chef at the acclaimed Heritage Barbecue in San Juan Capistrano, joined me to share the secrets of his Pork Belly Adobo.
Cathy Thomas Cooks Orecchiette With Chef Marco Criscoulo
Marco Criscoulo brought a luscious taste of Puglia to my house. The chef-owner of Trattoria Trullo in Aliso Viejo joined me in my home kitchen and taught me his secrets to preparing made-from-scratch orecchiette.
Cathy Thomas Cooks Sweet-Chili Carrots With Chef David Pratt
Dining at Brick Restaurant was always worth the drive to San Clemente. I live in Huntington Beach, so it took some time behind the wheel to savor the palate joy of Executive Chef-Owner David Pratt’s cuisine.
Cathy Thomas Makes Chef Michael Campbell’s Yellowtail Ceviche
Discover the Secrets Behind Chef Michael Campbell's Irresistible Yellowtail Ceviche
Cathy Thomas Makes Chef Imran Ali Mookhi’s Sloppy Khans
Michelin Star Chef Imran Ali Mookhi Shares the Secret Behind His Famous Sloppy Khans
Cathy Thomas Makes Roasted Beet Poke with Cathy McKnight
Chef Cathy McKnight, culinary director on the board of directors for the MaxLove Project, recently shared the secrets of her irresistible roasted beet poke in my home kitchen.
Chef Domenico Maurici Makes an Irresistible Farro with Cathy Thomas
A farmer in Italy passed down the recipe to this chef/owner of Il Farro in Newport Beach.
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Miso-Glazed Salmon with Chad Brauze
The head of culinary for Sweetgreen cooks a delicious recipe with Cathy Thomas
Lamb Koftas with Shachi Mehra
The chef-owner of ADYA in Anaheim also created Shachi’s Spice Girl Sauces.
One-skillet salmon with Andrew Gruel
The owner-executive chef of Calico Fish House in Huntington Beach cooks an easy dish with Cathy Thomas.
A Filipino Twist With Henry Pineda
Preparing pancit for a crowd at home
Smashballer Sandwiches with Sessions Chef
Max Schlutz was inspired by his son’s love of meatballs.
Leatherby’s Chef Makes Duck Breast With Cathy Thomas
Alfonso Ramirez has culinary skills in his blood.
Jared Cook Makes ‘Meat Butter’ With Cathy Thomas
The chef and partner at Bloom and other O.C. restaurants shares secrets for roasted bone marrow.
Appetizing Croquettes With Phil Tangonan
The former chef at Verdant and now at Tanner's joins Cathy Thomas in her kitchen.
Egg Noodles and Scallops With Ron Plata
The director of culinary arts for Kei Concepts visits Cathy Thomas in her kitchen.
Rob Wilson Makes Scallops with Cathy Thomas
Fun designs and high-quality ingredients make this dish a keeper.
Molotes with Palenque Chef Gabriela Gomez
Cathy Thomas makes the potato-and-chorizo items with Gomez.
Cathy Thomas Cooks Skirt Steak with Michael Rossi
The renowned O.C. chef adds fried fingerling potatoes, too.
Gerry Kent Makes Sunflower Hummus
This sunflower version has an earthier character, more herbaceous than a garbanzo-rich hummus. Less saltiness. Less acidity.
Bill Bracken makes bread pudding
Bracken founded a community program to feed needy nearly a decade ago.
Joel Gutierrez from Lido Bottle Works Cooks Pasta
Sunchokes add a surprising edge to cacio e pepe.
Jeoffrey Offer’s Rack of Lamb
Butcher’s House Brasserie chef-owner cooks with Cathy Thomas.