Recipes
Here’s a wonderful way to take advantage of crab season. This recipe has several steps but the final result is so delicious its worth the prep time.
The beauty of Chef Butter is in simplicity of use. Here is an elegant dinner that takes minutes to prepare and sings with umami flavor and goodness. I use a bamboo steamer but any steamer …
Creamed soups are the perfect canvas for Chef Butter creativity. Any of the butters would be delicious with this rich, all vegetable soup. I thought Shiitake Ginger would take it to the next level and …
As spring approaches but the markets are still full of carrots, fennel and cauliflower (along with all the kales) here is a salad that is super healthy and even tastier. Crunchy, full of fresh herbs …
This is a super easy and tasty pasta dish. Ready in minutes, its beautiful and fresh. You can use jarred roasted red peppers if you don’t want to fire up the oven
This tart is rich and elegant with deep flavors. Creamy and cheesy, its great for dinner with a salad or cut in small pieces for passed appetizers.
This recipe is easy to make and has a dramatic presentation. Cinderella pumpkins come in lots of sizes these days and are not just for looks. They have a creamy texture when puréed with Chef …
This savory tart is a natural for the fall fig season. The onions are sweated down until they start to caramelize and then sautéed with Cabernet Porcini Chef Butter for a rich, earthy flavor …
I’ll admit turkey breast was not my favorite cut of poultry but I am forever changed after slathering it with Shiitake Ginger Chef Butter and using my sous vide machine, before searing and roasting it. …
Shishito and Padrón peppers are plentiful along with all kinds of tomatoes at the end of summer farmers’ markets. This tart makes the most of these seasonal ingredients and Basil Garlic Chef Butter adds …
I have found my affinity for sweet potatoes later in life and now I can’t wait for fall so I can add them to our roasted veggies, curries and stews. This recipe is hardly even …
This savory brioche bread pudding is a wonderful side for any holiday dinner or a vegetarian meal in itself. It is rich and unctuous, full of yummy flavors. Make it ahead and let it sit …
I’m not a fan of turkey white meat and I am just noticing that turkey thighs are available in the grocery store. What a great product. You can easily remove the bone, stuff, roll …
Thanksgiving recipes don’t usually cater to the romantic table of two but with this recipe you can have all the flavor of Thanksgiving without the leftovers. Here is a classic stuffing recipe with the addition …
When fall vegetables come into season, we have roasted fall vegetables at our house almost every night. Each vegetable has its own unique, earthy flavor that makes the shorter days bearable. Anything goes with …
Brussel sprouts are all the rage and for good reason. Much easier that the eponymous Green Bean Casserole, these can be the last thing in the oven while you’re finishing the gravy. The addition …
I really like polenta and we eat it often but this recipe opens up a whole new way of serving the Italian standard. By cooking it in your Instant Pot and adding the butternut …
A Summer Sauté can be made from whatever you find fresh at your local farmers market or grocery. Zucchini, crookneck, eggplant, asparagus, would all be wonderful in this recipe. Be creative!
We all need more veggies in our life. This method can be applied to almost any veggie, so experiment with what you have in your fridge. (But always add the Monterey Farms ArtiHearts!)Serves 4 as …
When I made this for my father he insisted it needed red pepper flakes but the rest of us enjoyed the sweetness of the onions and the meatiness of the artichokes without the fire. I …
This pastry recipe would be great with any of the herb-centric Chef Butters. French Herb or Lemon Dill come to mind but a little spice with the Serrano Lime might be just the thing. Great …
These little gems are my favorite summertime meal. Made from the bounty of a summer garden, these hallowed out, little vegetables can be stuffed with all kinds of fillings. Here I make a pork and …
When I had my restaurant in the 90’s we had what we called a Grande Adventure, you sat and I cooked for you. 6 courses of the best we had to offer, whatever inspired me …
If you have time to poach the chicken thighs you will have a wonderful chicken stock to make the Pot Pie. If not and you are making this with leftover chicken, store-bought chicken stock …
Where we live, Cêpes, also known as Boletes and Porcini, flourish in our forest during the winter months right after we get our first rain. It’s not a long season but they can be prolific …
Fish these days! Seems like it’s harder and harder to get fresh fish. Where we live, rockfish is always available right out of the bay. It’s versatile, excellent for fish tacos and Chinese stir fry. …
Eggs are magical and delicious. When our chickens are laying we eat eggs for dinner at least once a week. And Chef Butter makes it so easy as all the flavors work well with eggs. …
Chef Tips on buying fish:Always buy fresh salmon from a trusted retailer. It should be firm, not spongy, bright pink, never grey or yellowing. Its odor should be of the ocean, briny not fishy. …
This recipe will work with many kinds of winter squash. I have always thought that butternut is the queen of squash but if you asked my grandmother she would said the Hubbard is the only …
I love clams. They are fun to eat and truly taste of the ocean. Littleneck or Manila clams, both work well for this super simple recipe.
Prepared with Roasted Shallot Chef Butter Swiss Chard
This Chicken Curry combined with Monterey Farms Natural ArtiHearts™ is one of our favorite recipes. It is rich, creamy and a very hearty recipe as our artichoke hearts add a healthy, unique taste and texture. …
This roasted acorn squash recipe uses Monterey Farms Grilled ArtiHearts™️ , adding a freshly grilled taste to this healthy and light, vegetarian meal. Perfect for a quick Autumn meal that even your kids will love. …
This cheesy sweet potato enchilada recipe was created by Chef Adrien. Loaded with tender sweet potatoes and Monterey Farms Natural ArtiHearts™, these unique and healthy enchiladas will win your friends and family over. Adrien suggests …
Using Monterey Farms Natural ArtiHearts™ in your cheese tarts gives a surprisingly refreshing crunch to your savory hor’s d oeuvre. This quick and easy artichoke tart recipe makes a great appetizer or light meal. These …
The herbs and sun-dried tomatoes in Monterey Farms Herbal Artichoke Hearts make a perfect sauce to complement pan-seared sea bass. Enjoy this Wild Sea Bass recipe with Herbal Artihearts™. Serve your delicious pan-seared bass over …