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Spicy Som Tum Salad from Phat Thai

Spicy Som Tum salad, created by Chef Wannee Hossain at Phat Thai. Photo by: Victoria Nguyen Som tum, the popular Thai papaya salad, is one of those delights most folks only...

Victoria Nguyen 30 Sep 2011 Hits:516 SF Bay Area Recipes

Recipe courtesy of Chef Phoebe Schilla Owner, Studio of Good Living, San Francisco, CA (Adapted from Bon Appetit) Ingredients6 cups (about) chicken stock or vegetable stock½ cup chopped onion2 cups Arborio rice or...

Melissa Waldman 19 Sep 2011 Hits:305 SF Bay Area Recipes

Fresh Pasta with Spicy Chicken Bolognese Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Chef Phoebe Schilla Owner, Studio of Good Living, San Francisco, CA Fresh Pasta Ingredients3½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour4 extra-large eggs DirectionsMound the flour in the center of a large wooden...

Melissa Waldman 19 Sep 2011 Hits:401 SF Bay Area Recipes

Instant Beef Phở
Beef Phở - the "instant" way! Ingredients1 packet of Pho Bo instant noodles with seasoning packet (recommended brand: Vifon) 3-4 bo vien (prepackaged beef balls with tendon, availalbe at most Asian markets) 1 cup beef broth 1 1/2 cups water A few thin slices of red or white onion 1/4 wedge of lime A few springs…
Instant Udon Noodle Soup
Udon Noodle Soup with Mushrooms and Egg Ingredients1 packet of udon noodles and soup base packet (recommended brand: Myojo) a couple slices of fish cake (a fish and potato patty, available at most Asian markets) a small handful of Enoki mushrooms one sliced Shiitake mushroom (or other Asian mushroom) one egg 2.5 cups of water 1 tablespoon…
Dinners under $20: Stuffed Pork Chops
Gourmet taste on a budget! Photo by: Victoria Nguyen Rachel Ray may have "30 Minute Meals," but this gem from Giada De Laurentiis clocks in at only five minutes more and you can make it for under 20 smackaroos. Giada’s recipe for pork chops stuffed with a mixture of goat cheese,…
Steamed Green Mussels in White Wine Broth
The perfect dish for any special occasion! Photo by: Victoria Nguyen Elegant and simple, this recipe is the equivalent of a little black dress that you can always revisit for a special occasion. Live green mussels are steamed in a chunky tomato and white wine sauce. Fresh parsley, thyme, shallots and…
Garlic Soup with Asparagus and Poached Eggs
Garlic Soup with Asparagus and Poached EggsRecipe courtesy of Two Lazy Gourmets Ingredients2 tablespoons olive oil2 small heads garlic, cloves separated, peeled, and smashed6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth½–1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste1 pound asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 1-inch lengths2 large eggsfreshly grated Parmesan cheese for…
Donut Peach Cobbler
Fresh-out-of-the-oven donut peach cobbler. Photos by: Melissa Waldman Recipe by: Melissa Waldman Peaches are a satisfying summer fruit to bite into on their own, but they make an even tastier fruit to incorporate into a delectable dessert. Usually the round, yellow peaches find themselves in a cobbler recipe, but today The Local…
Pepper Panna Cotta with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce
The perfect summertime treat! Photo by: Elizabeth Kennedy For Panna Cotta:2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin1 cup heavy cream, split1 cup milk1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup sugar1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepperSprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cream in medium heavy saucepan. Let stand until gelatin softens, about…
Summery Minced Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Minced Chicken Lettuce Wraps - the perfect summer appetizer or light meal! Photo by: Victoria Nguyen. Warm summer weather calls for light meals with subtle flavors and fresh ingredients. And the following recipe, minced chicken served in lettuce wraps, is just the perfect way to fill your empty tummy. This Asian-inspired…
Shaved Melon and Prosciutto Pizza
Shaved Melon and Prosciutto Pizza. Photo by: Samantha Clark From garden to table: The sweet shaved melon contrasts with the saltiness of the prosciutto and cheeses, and the spicy nuttiness of the arugula refeshingly finishes the flavors. Shaved Melon and Prosciutto Pizza Ingredients 1 package of pizza dough (Try Trader Joe's) 1 ripe…

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Living Healthy with Local Olive Oil

Gina Zografos, co-owner of O'Live Healthy. Photo by: Melissa Waldman Georgio Zografos and his daughter Gina are the passionate farmers behind the California-grown O' Live Healthy olive oil and olive product...

Melissa Waldman 24 Jan 2012 Hits:210 Find It - San Francisco

Redwood Hill Farm Cheese at Cal Mart. Photo by: Melissa Waldman From the outside Cal Mart may look like just another grocery store, but they go above and beyond when it...

Melissa Waldman 05 Dec 2011 Hits:372 Find It - San Francisco

Tapas + Beer: Local Pairings at Thirsty Bear

Brewmaster Brenden Dobel. Photo by: Melissa Waldman Looking for a restaurant in San Francisco that serves delicious food? There are many to choose from, but what about one that serves local...

Melissa Waldman 04 Nov 2011 Hits:403 Find It - San Francisco

Chef Samin Nosrat Sh…
Chef Samin Nosrat. Photo by: Emme Levine I first met Chef Samin Nosrat at her popup Tartine Afterhours dinner at Tartine Bakery and Café in San Francisco’s Mission district. Once a…
Good Eats in Oakland…
Hungry customers wait for a bite of a Genova Deli sandwich. Photo by: Jessica Force The Temescal district of Oakland, although small in size, is brimming with flavor. Despite the fact…
The Best Late-Night …
Tasty slices fresh from Seniore's Pizza. Photo by: Victoria Nguyen With the luxury of time on your side, there are tons of pizza places in San Francisco that serve up gourmet-this…
Follow the Food: Tas…
A spooky "Buddha's Hand" concoction at Epicuring Hangar One Halloween Cocktails. Photo by: flicker user Charles Haynes Wednesday, October 12If you’ve ever eaten at the hot spot in town and asked…
Star Vendors at Ghir…
Mr. and Mrs. Agah of Baba Joon's share their delightful chocolate chewies with the crowd. Photos by: Melissa Waldman It's hard to fight the temptation of heading over to Ghirardelli Square…
18 Reasons: Connecti…
DIY Liquers + Infusions class, 18 Reasons. Photo by: Victoria Nguyen If we had an equivalent of one musical femur in our collective bodies, The Local Dish staff would rewrite Connie…
Sampling Culture: So…
Sfingi at the Italian Festa. Deliciously sweet and not too heavy. Photos by: Samantha Clark These past three weekends have been one food fest after another in the South Bay. Beginning…
Brews on the Bay: Be…
A tasty beer line up from Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery. Photo by: Johnathan H. What would be better than enjoying a nice cold beer on a summer afternoon? Enjoying…
San Francisco Showdo…
Katz Bagels, plain bagel with lox, cream cheese, capers, tomatoes, and onions. Photo by: Melissa Waldman With so many restaurants to choose from that serve similiar fare, The Local Dish has…

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