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Greek Gyro (Pork) at Motley Crew Marketplace

June 5, 2023 by liz

Motley Crew Ranch in Lompoc is finding a better way to raise meat, and doing it locally. If you live in Santa Barbara County, this is a great place to get humanely and organically raised beef, pork, chicken, and lamb. They have a CSA farm-share box for animal protein, and are opening a new Motley …

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Mango and Cider-Roasted Ham

Mango and Cider-Roasted Ham

December 8, 2022 by liz

Brown sugar, apple cider and mango nectar turn this ham into a delicious dish, worthy of a place at the Sunday dinner table. Try this ham for a special family meal or for entertaining. A great choice for Easter or Holiday meals. Mango and Cider-Roasted Ham Recipe Ingredients for 14 servings: 1 (8 to 10-pound) …

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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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Chicken Tikka Recipe from Michelin-Rated Bibi Ji

October 17, 2021 by liz

The best Indian food on the Central Coast is in Santa Barbara at Bibi Ji. Indian-American sommelier Rajat Parr teamed up with Alejandro Medina to offer the taste of Parr’s family’s cooking right on State Street. They have a hyper-local focus on ingredients. Their aim of blending traditional Indian flavors as the foundation, while also …

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Moules Frites by Daisy Ryan at Bell's: Michelin Star Recipe

Moules Frites: Michelin Star Recipe from Bell’s

October 17, 2021 by liz

A cozy spot that feels like home is exactly what Bell’s owners, Daisy and Greg Ryan, wanted in their first restaurant. And for Chef Daisy, who is from the Santa Ynez Valley, it was also about family, community, and coming home. It was great timing, as the building that used to house Bell Street Farm …

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Scrumptious Homemade Tortilla Soup Recipe

September 24, 2021 by liz

Soup is one of my all-time favorite meals; I could eat it every day during winter, spring and fall. And sometimes in the summer. If you like to make your own stock, soup makes an incredibly delicious, hearty and healthy meal. And making stock is easier than you think. The first thing I do is …

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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili Recipe: It’s Not Complicated

September 20, 2021 by liz

    This past Valentine’s Day, we decided to have a chili cook-off. It seemed like a much better idea for this romance holiday on a cold winter night, especially with our particular relationship statuses; “it’s complicated” seems to be most popular in our group’s social media circles. This White Chicken Chili recipe was my …

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Pumpkin Chili Mexicana Recipe

Superbowl Food: Pumpkin Chili Mexicana Recipe & Wine

September 19, 2021 by liz

Every year about now, the biggest sporting event in America rolls around: the Superbowl. There are many famous things about this game: the rivalry of the teams, the personalities of the players, and the best commercials of the year. But my favorite thing about the big game is the food. Now I don’t mean chips …

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