Carne Asada (Citrus Marinaded Skirt Steak) Carne Asada is the quintessential grilled dish in my backyard. It’s the perfect summer meal to enjoy with friends and family. When I want to barbecue, I think of Carne Asada or Burgers. We are fortunate in California to have a plethora of Mexican Carnecerias (Meat market). At the Carnecerias you can buy marinaded skirt steak ready to grill. When I lived in New York 12 years […]
On Valentine’s Day last year I had the privilege of meeting a living legend, Nancy Silverton. Nancy needs no introduction. However if you are not familiar with Nancy, allow me to introduce her. She is a chef, restaurant owner, founder of La Brea Bakery, and a James Beard Award winner for Outstanding Chef. Nancy is co-owner of my favorite restaurant Mozza. We celebrate Valentine’s Day every year with the best pasta and wine in Los […]
SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH LEMON CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE This summer my family vacationed in Maui. It was our second trip to the island, and we decided to stay in a condo rather than a hotel resort. It was definitely the right decision for a cook. I had an incredible modern kitchen with all the amenities a cook could ask for, and not to mention an ocean view from the kitchen. Everyday I couldn’t wait to wake […]
Micro-Bakery Diaries 