Recipes

23 October 2023
Farro & Porcini-Filled Quail with Chanterelles & Chestnut Sauce
We're big fans of Bay Area-based Italian food expert and cook Viola Buitoni and recently hosted her for a book signing of her debut cookbook Italy by Ingredient at our shop in Oakland, California. ...

10 October 2023
Winter Chicories with Anchovy Dressing
We loved hosting Italian food expert Viola Buitoni for a signing of her debut cookbook Italy by Ingredient at our shop in Oakland, California. For Viola, this salad is a classic on her Christmas ta...

06 October 2023
Tartine's Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
Elisabeth Prueitt co-founded Tartine with Chad Robertson in 2002. In 2019, we hosted Elisabeth at Rockridge Market Hall for a signing of Tartine: A Classic Revisited.
"Our baker Carolyn has tra...

14 September 2023
Pumpkin Torchio Pasta with Mushroom Ragù
This rustic dish—inspired by our resident recipe writer Asha's recent trip to Italy—pairs rich, nutty Pumpkin Torchio pasta (made with 30% pumpkin purée) with an earthy ragù of wild mushrooms flavo...

27 July 2023
Pasta with Herby Buttered Tomatoes
Made with a high tomato to pasta ratio, this dish is packed with so much tomato goodness that it should be called Herby Buttered Tomatoes WITH Pasta. The tomatoes are gently simmered in garlicky, o...

27 May 2023
Smoky Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
This simple, yet impressive tapa—starring luscious, succulent Bonito del Norte tuna from Conservas Ortiz—comes together in under a half hour for easy Spanish-Style entertaining. Make it a tapas par...

25 April 2023
Basque Chimichurri Sauce
The fruity and mild Basque pepper Piment d'Espelette blends with the southern French vinegar of Banyuls and fresh herbs to make this incredibly versatile marinade/sauce/dip. Use it to season grille...

20 April 2023
Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb with Za'atar
Warning: This lemony, herbaceous roasted lamb will elicit a bounty of oohs and ahhs when you bring it to the table. The lamb is first marinated with za'atar, preserved lemons and lots of garlic. Th...

06 April 2023
Asparagus with Spring Onion Vinaigrette & Wild Fennel Pollen
This spring-forward dish is inspired by classic Asparagus Mimosa, a beloved French starter of blanched asparagus topped with a simple vinaigrette and sieved hard-boiled eggs. Our take keeps things ...