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Bouillabaisse or Cioppino?

Bouillabaisse or Cioppino?

Cioppino, the Genoese tomato based stew made of a melange of seafood, was brought to the San Francisco area by Italian immigrant fishermen in the late 1800s. The fishermen would use whatever seafood was left over from the day’s catch. Crab, shrimp, clams and fish were...

Bouillabaisse 1

  Bouillabaisse 1 Good olive oil (as needed)4 to 8 thick slices good bread1 onion (chopped)4 cloves garlic (chopped)2 celery stalks (trimmed and chopped)1 carrot (trimmed and chopped)1 medium new potato (peeled and chopped)1 small bulb fennel (trimmed and...

Cioppino with Mussels

Cioppino with Mussels 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 large shallot (minced)6 garlic cloves (halved)1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves (torn)4 pints cherry tomatoes (about 2 pounds, halved)1 1/2 cups dry white wineThree 14.5-ounce cans whole...

Rouille (Sauce to accompany Bouillabaisse)

Rouille (Sauce to accompany Bouillabaisse) 1 large garlic clove (crushed)1/2 red bell pepper (roasted, peeled, and seeded)1 egg yolk1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juiceSmall pinch of saffron threads1 cup extra-virgin olive oilSaltPepperCrusty fresh bread, sliced and...

Miso Glazed Arctic Char

Miso Glazed Arctic Char ¼ cup mirin¼ cup sake3 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons dark sesame oil4 8 ounce Arctic char fillets Combine the mirin and sake in the smallest saucepan you have and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 20...