Restaurant Recipes
Spice-Cured Roast Turkey
Restaurant: Campanile | Los Angeles
Campanile Chef Mark Peel offers a recipe for a flavorful and succulent preparation of a whole turkey.Chicken Madras
Restaurant: India Princess | San Diego
Here is a classic recipe for Chicken Madras, a preparation that has become popular around the globe.Grilled Pork Chops with Roasted Apricot, Grilled Leek, Potato and Walnut Gratin
Restaurant: Literati II | Los Angeles
At Literati II, Chef Chris Kidder prefers to brine the pork prior to cooking. Although it is not necessary, and requires a bit of advance preparation, it is highly recommended. Start 48 hours in advance if you plan to brine the pork.Mousse au Chocolat
Restaurant: Chive | San Diego
Chef Scott Halverson's traditional French-style Mousse is luxurious and decadent, and surprisingly easy to prepare!Seared Ginger-Stuffed Northern Halibut
Restaurant: Cafe Pacifica - Old Town | San Diego
This pan-seared halibut dish from Cafe Pacifica is infused with Asian-influenced flavor. The fish itself is stuffed with marinated ginger, then served alongside sesame rice and wasabi-key lime sauce. Spice up any meal with the unique, well integrated flavors of Chef Eddie Zamarripa's dish.Stuffed Mexican-Wasabi Prawns with Corn Salsa
Restaurant: Kemo Sabe | San Diego
Executive Chef and co-owner Deborah Scott combines influences from around the world to consistently create flavorful, colorful and innovative dishes for the many visitors to Kemo Sabe. Here, she shares the recipe for one of the restaurant’s signature appetizers: wasabi-stuffed Mexican prawns with sweet corn salsa.Miso Herb Crusted Halibut
Restaurant: Aqua Blu | San Diego
Aqua Blu's Miso Herb Crusted Halibut offers a bold fusion of flavors. Coated in miso on one side and Panko bread crumbs on the other, the Halibut is prepared to offer an array of textures, but the recipe doesn't stop there. A side of crisp, fresh vegetables and a decadant Lemongrass Kaffir Lime Leaf Cream adds a dimension of decadence.Warm Spinach Salad with Sweet Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette
Restaurant: Croce's | San Diego
Spinach salads have been popular for many years, and are featured on the menus of countless restaurants. A specially created rendition of this perennial favorite is served at Croce’s. With its fresh vanilla bean dressing and poached figs, this version offers an entirely new direction and flavor profile, which pairs well with a wide variety of fine wines, appetizers, and entrees.Three Cheese Meatloaf
Restaurant: Rainwater's | San Diego
Rainwater’s is a well-known purveyor of the finest traditionally prepared steaks and chops. They also make other tempting domestic specialties, and their wonderful three-cheese meatloaf is no exception. Here is their signature recipe for this perennial favorite, which is as American as apple pie.Penne Portofino