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Braised Short Rib with Vegetables and Polenta

Braised Beef Rib with Vegetables & Polenta Recipe

November 16, 2022 by liz

Sear Steakhouse in Solvang, under the direction of new owner and Chef Nathan Pietso, is serving up comfort food this fall, with this “elevated pot roast.” When it gets cold, we want comfort food—slow cooked and braised meats, long-simmered vegetables, rich sauces…like Grandma used to make. Read all about Sear Steakhouse and this dish here. …

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Cast Iron Seared Fish Sandwich Recipe

September 21, 2022 by liz

This awesome fish sandwich at Little Dom’s Seafood, the airy seafood tavern in the middle of Carpinteria’s main street, is brought to you by the folks from Little Dom’s in Los Angeles. So you know it’s good. And you know they have a bunch of other fave Italian menu items in addition to the seafood …

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Meyer Lemon Tart Recipe

September 15, 2022 by liz

This is the classic lemon tart served at the San Ysidro Ranch’s Stonehouse restaurant in Montecito. Chef Matt Johnson uses the lemons from the property’s lemon trees, part of a lemon grove that was planted in the 1800s, and also miraculously survived the 2018 Montecito mudslide. Read the whole story here.

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Grilled Avocado Recipe

August 19, 2022 by liz

This is a perfect California-Asian fusion dish that really satisfies…and also impresses! This recipe was created by Chef Robbie Wilson, read the whole story here. Another twist to this recipe, is to grill it and then fill it with salsa, for a fancy, deconstructed guacamole.

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Grilled Watermelon Salad

August 5, 2022 by liz

There is actually something more delicious than cold, ripe watermelon in the heat of summer, and it’s grilled watermelon! Chef Robert Perez of The Black Sheep in Santa Barbara sears watermelon, caramelizing it for this summer salad. And it’s more delicious.

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Summer Tomato Gazpacho Recipe

July 17, 2022 by liz

Presqu’ile Vineyard & Winery in Santa Maria has a stellar food and wine program. This modern winery specializes in cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from Santa Barbara County. The property on Clark Avenue contains estate vineyards, gardens, winery buildings and spaces, a pond, and a 1-acre farm. And the farm is the epicenter of …

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Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream Recipe

July 15, 2022 by liz

When you’re craving your favorite movie treat in the middle of summer – what to do? Make Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream, that’s what. This recipe came from a 12-year old die-hard going-to-the-movies fan, when she missed being able to go to cinemas in 2020. Her parents own Peasant’s Feast in Solvang, so they encouraged her …

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Ojai Hive and Honey by Liz Dodder

Coconut Honey Panna Cotta with Honeycomb & Fruit Recipe

March 31, 2022 by liz

Ojai Hive & Honey at Barbareño in Santa Barbara Ojai Hive & Honey at Barbareño in Santa Barbara is a coconut honey panna cotta with granita, honeycomb and fresh fruit. This dish features the many parts of a honeybee’s life: bee pollen they have gathered, honeycomb, the honey itself, and the literal fruits of the …

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Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts Recipe

October 18, 2021 by liz

Perfect for Thanksgiving! Cook right after your deep-fried turkey. How do restaurants make their dishes so delicious? This series on chef’s recipes from restaurants in Santa Barbara County shows you how! All Chef Series recipes originally printed in Edible Santa Barbara magazine. How long have Brussels Sprouts dominated menus? Man, they are delicious…we’ve had them with bacon, reduced balsamic vinegar, …

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