Santa Barbara Chef's Table : Extraordinary Recipes from the American Riviera

by Fraioli, James O.

• ISBN13: 9780762773589
• ISBN10: 0762773588
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-07-03
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

Known as the American Riviera because of its breath-taking Mediterranean-like views and climate, Santa Barbara enjoys a unique culinary scene, thanks in part to a rich agricultural community. While the most significant culinary boom in recent years is the abundance of winemakers, the area's food and wine scene is well recognized. Santa Barbara Chef's Tableis the first cookbook to gather the American Riviera's top chefs and restaurants under one cover. Profiling approximately seventy signature "at home" recipes from forty legendary dining establishments, the book is a celebration of the farm-to-table way of life. With full-color photography throughout that highlights the area's fabulous dishes, famous chefs, and spectacular vistas, it is the perfect gift for the local resident or the passing tourist, an ode to the city's vibrant culture and atmosphere.

Author Biography

James O. Fraioli is the award-winning author of fifteen cookbooks, including Wild Alaskan Seafood and Seattle Chef's Table (Lyons Press) and Trattoria Grappolo and Ocean Friendly Cuisine. His cookbooks have been presented at the White House and been featured in the New York Times and on the Food Network and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Visit him at culinarybookcreations.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Appetizers & Small Plates	p. 1
Bouchon	p. 2
Goat Cheese & Asian Pecan Tart
Exotic Mushroom Mille-Feuilles
Cava Restaurant & Bar	p. 6
Gambas al Ajillo
Tortilla Española
Downey's	p. 10
Harvest Moon Shell Bean Ragout
Lobster Flan
Emilio's Ristorante & Bar	p. 14
Paella
Goat Cheese & Gorgonzola Crostada
The Hitching Post II	p. 18
Grilled Pasilla Pepper Stuffed with Prawn & Provolone
Smoked Duck & Grilled Corn Quesadillas
Grilled Artichokes with Spicy Smoked Tomato Mayonnaise
The Palace Grill	p. 23
Louisiana Barbecue Shrimp
Jalapeño-Cheddar Corn Muffins
Petros Los Olivos Restaurant	p. 28
Grilled Mixed Vegetables
Skewered Chicken (Souvlaki)
Baby Cheese Pies with Mint (Tyropitakia)
Salads, Starters & Soups	p. 33
Bella Vista	p. 34
Sage & Butter Roasted Potato Gnocchi with Onion Soubise, Sweet Corn, Tarragon, San Joaquin Gold Cheese & Bloomsdale Spinach
Chilled Cucumber Gazpacho with Almond Panna Cotta & Ligurian Oil
Blue Agave	p. 38
Salmon Ceviche
Cold Spring Tavern	p. 42
Wild Game Black Bean Chili
Louie's California Bistro	p. 44
Tomato Salad
Shrimp & Scallop Cakes
Montecito Cafe	p. 48
Carrot Sesame Soup
Goat Cheese Pancakes
Miró	p. 52
Chilled Avocado Soup
Cheese Gnocchi with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Serrano Ham, Pea Tendrils & Sweet Curry Espuma
Opal Restaurant & Bar	p. 56
Black Pepper-Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna with an Amazuke Cucumber Salad on Crispy Wontons with Wasabi Cream
Warm Pesto Sauteed Bay Scallop Salad
Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch	p. 60
Creamy Blue Cheese Polenta with Rosemary & Grilled Portobello Mushroom
Tortilla Soup
Hearty Pasta	p. 65
Enterprise Fish Company	p. 66
Shrimp & Scallop Fettuccine
Sicilian-Style Seafood Pasta
Los Olivos Cafe and Wine Merchant	p. 70
Roasted Blueberry Risotto with Malvarosa
Palazzio	p. 74
Papa Ruby's Pasta
Macaroni & Cheese
Piatti Ristorante & Bar	p. 78
Beef & Pepper Ragu
Chicken Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
Sly's	p. 82
Spaghettini with Calamari in a Spicy Red Sauce
Trattoria Grappolo	p. 86
Naked Ravioli
Rolled Eggplant with Capellini
Torteiloni with Pumpkin
Fish & Shellfish	p. 93
Arch Rock Fish	p. 94
Fish Cioppino
Lobster Roll
Brophy Brothers Restaurant & Clam Bar	p. 98
Cioppino
Oysters Rockefeller
Kai Sushi	p. 102
Mango Salmon
Japanese Sea Bass with Garlic Soy Sauce
Ebi Fried Shrimp
Santa Barbara FisHouse	p. 107
Wonton- & Sesame-Crusted Mahimahi with Pineapple Fried Rice & Roasted Red Pepper Beurre Blanc
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company	p. 110
Steamed Black Mussels
Tre Lune	p. 114
Baccalà alla Vicentina
Wine Cask	p. 117
Seared Diver Scallops with Fava Beans, Pancetta, Mint & "Cured" Fennel Salad
Dungeness Crab & Corn Cakes with Rustic Tomatillo & Pasilla Salsa & Cilantro Aioli
Meat & Poultry	p. 123
Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort	p. 124
Beer-Braised Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
Chinese Chicken Salad
The Ballard Inn	p. 130
Grilled Quail with Thai-Style Salad
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Sweet Potato Puree & Cherry Pinot Noir Sauce
Grilled Australian Rack of Lamb with Potato Artichoke Hash & Star Anise Demi-Glace
Brothers RestaurantùSides Hardware and Shoes	p. 136
Grilled Fillet of Prime Beef with Stilton Cheese & Port Wine Sauce
Pinot Noir-Braised Short Ribs
Roasted Chicken Breast with Herb-Goat Cheese Stuffing & Thyme Jus
Ca'Dario Ristorante	p. 144
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Quail with Sausage & Polenta
Seagrass Restaurant	p. 148
Braised Garlicky Short Ribs
Trattoria Uliveto	p. 152
Sliced New York Steak over Arugula with Shaved Parmesan
Osso Bucco alla Milanese
Sautéed Veal Chop with Morel Mushrooms & Brandy
Decadent Desserts	p. 159
Café Shell	p. 160
Bittersweet Chocolate Brownies
Special-Occasion Shortcakes with Strawberries & Whipped Cream
Coast Restaurant & Bar	p. 164
Toffee Cake
Clafouti
Jane Restaurant	p. 168
Crème Brûlée
Red Velvet Cake
Olio e Limone Ristorante	p. 172
Pear Tart with Marzipan & Caramel Sauce
Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro	p. 176
Madeleines
Parisien Chocolate Macaroons with Chocolate Garnish
The Vineyard House	p. 180
Molten Chocolate Cake with Dark Cherry Brandy Sauce
Macadamia Nut Banana Foster
Metric Us Approximate Equivalents	p. 186
Index	p. 187
Photo Credits	p. 191
About the Author	p. 192
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