Recipes

Pochas con Almejas (Clams with Beans) Yield: 4 servings This is my version of the pochas con almejas that I first cooked with Chef Patricio. 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely diced 1 tomato, finely diced...

Steak Pintxos with Chimichurri Sauce Yield: 8-10 pintxos San Sebastián is well known for its pintxos bars. Here is a pintxo that is always a hit at my gatherings. Spanish-inspired with the Argentinean flare of Chimichurri sauce, it’s simple to make but impressive to...

Mussels with a Pepper Cream Sauce Yield: 4 servings This has become a favourite among my friends and family. Be sure to serve with bread to sop up all that sauce—and a little Italian opera playing in the background to get you in the mood! 4 lb mussels, scrubbed and...

Tuscan Steak with Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Yield: 4 servings Sometimes it’s just about the steak. Using fresh herbs is key for a wonderfully aromatic flavour. 4 (each 8 oz) rib eye steaks 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/4...

Chicken Scaloppini with Olives, Lemon, and Capers Yield: 4 servings This is inspired by the Tuscan meals I enjoyed in San Gimignano. I make this when I’m feeling nostalgic and hankering for the sun on rainy west coast days. 2 boneless chicken breast, halved 1 tsp....

Fried Chèvre Salad with Roasted Beets Yield: 4 servings The earthy taste of beets provides a delicious contrast to the featherweight greens in any light salad… in my opinion, anyway. Beets 1 medium red beet 1 medium golden beet 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Kosher...

Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Sage and Brown Butter Sauce Yield: 4 servings The silky texture of fresh ravioli is key to making the most of a delicate brown butter sauce. Trust me, it’s worth the time!! Pasta 5 eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. sea salt 1 Tbsp....

Apple Pie Yield: 8 servings And here it is, my famous or infamous depending on the mood of the day, apple pie recipe. Also known as “Tanya’s emotional gauge.” Pastry 1 double crust pastry –I use the traditional Betty Crocker Double Pie Crust Recipe. Filling 8 Golden...

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Yield: 4-6 servings One of my favourite fall soups and invariably a source of comfort! ¼ cup salted butter 1 medium cooking onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and cubed 1 cup diced carrots...