recipes

Nick Echaore, executive chef at the acclaimed Heritage Barbecue in San Juan Capistrano, joined me to share the secrets of his Pork Belly Adobo.

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.

It may be round and topped with cheese and prosciutto, but the Facci Ri Veccia from Il Barone Ristorante in Newport Beach is no ordinary pizza.

A seasonal hike through Ortega Canyon brings back memories of a summer spent in France and a snack at the center of a lasting memory.

Michelin Star Chef Imran Ali Mookhi Shares the Secret Behind His Famous Sloppy Khans

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.

A farmer in Italy passed down the recipe to this chef/owner of Il Farro in Newport Beach.

The head of culinary for Sweetgreen cooks a delicious recipe with Cathy Thomas

The chef-owner of ADYA in Anaheim also created Shachi’s Spice Girl Sauces.

The owner-executive chef of Calico Fish House in Huntington Beach cooks an easy dish with Cathy Thomas.

This lovely rendition has a rich, light, silky custard, and a sublime mix of freshly ground spices.

Watch Cathy and Rachel make whoopie pies with the flavors of fall.

This month Cathy cooks with Chef/Owner of Old Vine Cafe, Mark McDonald.

Brussels sprouts are nutrient-packed little rascals, but many of us have negative memories. We remember them as nasty orbs with a wet navy-green hue.

Learn the secrets: Watch Chef Timothy Doolittle prepare Bistango’s California Chicken Salad in a short video with Cathy Thomas.

I bet this isn’t your mama’s hash. French-born Executive Chef Yvon Goetz creates a hash of an entirely different sort. Served at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar.

I recently wrote about the CA-1 farm stand mini-trail leaving San Francisco, where fresh produce and a Pacific Ocean view accompany you all the way to Santa Cruz,...

VIDEO: Cathy Thomas cooks with Zach Layton, executive chef-owner of Babette’s in Newport Coast.

David Rossi, award-winning executive pastry chef at The Ranch Restaurant in Anaheim, can win you over long before dessert arrives. Watch him make his signature panna cotta in this new video with Cathy Thomas.

As a tequila lover, I’m always in search of a fun new tequila beverage to try. I recently discovered Sauza 901 Tequila—which was founded by Justin Timberlake—along with some delicious recipes from his personal mixologist, Eddy Buckingham. Switch up your usual beverage routine or next party—Super Bowl? Valentine’s Day?—with these sweet and spicy beverages. Take your pick from these recipes below—they will definitely end up in your permanent cocktail repertoire.

People are often willing to change old habits and try new things at the start of each year, so I'd love to bring your attention to some more obscure spirits to change up your drinking routine. With the amazing variety of alcoholic beverages across the globe, most people choose to stick to the tried-and-true, but if you're curious about what your taste buds are missing, I’ve compiled a starter list of spirits that will open your palate to some new and exciting flavors.

With the arrival of Christmas, there’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than by consuming some! Between travel plans and the excitement of spending time with family, here are a few festive cocktails inspired by the warmest flavors of the season to make your holiday brighter—and perhaps a little fuzzier. Cheers!

I love finding new and interesting ways to blend everyday ingredients in my kitchen into something fresh and new, and this week led me to a liquid fusion of two of my favorite beverages—cocktails and tea! Tea is usually thought of as a warming beverage best enjoyed curled up on one’s couch, but I wanted to share some festive and exciting ways to introduce this comforting beverage into your cocktail repertoire—perfect for the holiday season.