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In these chilly winter months (yes, even here on Balboa Island), there is nothing as therapeutic as creating a warm winter dish while enjoying a nice glass of wine (highly recommended)!  This traditional French-inspired dish is full of flavor and will warm you up from the inside, out! Provencal Chicken with Pastis (Poulet Au Pastis)   Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, with skin on & bone in (or 6 skinless, boneless) Sea salt and black pepper (to taste) Herbs de Provence (or pou

This avocado shrimp ceviche makes a perfect, healthy meal or appetizer!  It is especially perfect when it’s hot out, and you don’t want to turn on the oven! Succulent shrimp, buttery avocados, and lots of other crunchy, fresh flavors, make this an all time favorite in our house!  Ceviche is usually made by “cooking” the shrimp in the citrus acids, but I like to flash boil the shrimp until it is “just” cooked through, before adding the remaining ingredients! Simple and Fresh A

This classic Italian bread salad is the perfect way to celebrate summer’s freshest flavors! Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion, and fresh basil come together with chunks of toasted or day-old bread to soak up a simple, tangy vinaigrette. It’s rustic, colorful, and bursting with flavor in every bite. Originally a clever way to use up stale bread, Panzanella has become a warm-weather favorite in our kitchen—light, satisfying, and perfect as a side or a stand-alone dish.