The amazing dishes Steve and John speak about on The Good Food Hour aren’t trapped in your radio- you can make them at home! Elevate your dinner table with the delicious dishes below.
SIMPLE WEEKNIGHT PASTAS
- July 7, 2024·
Pasta is one of those go-to meals when you don’t have a lot of time and you can look for inspiration in your pantry. While…
COLD SOUPS
- June 29, 2024·
COLD GREEN PEA SOUP Serves 4 This is a simple beautifully green soup in which you can make all kinds of substitutions such as broccoli…
CHERRIES
- June 22, 2024·
CHERRY CHUTNEY Makes 3-4 cups Published in Press Democrat by Jeff Cox on 6/3/24 John is a national treasure who happens to live locally. Of…
FATHERS DAY RECIPES FROM CHEF JOHN ASH
- June 14, 2024·

GRILLED BRINED SHRIMP WITH A GRILLED CORN SALSA Serves 6 There are a couple of things going on in this recipe, which makes it interesting.…
FATHERS DAY RECIPES FROM CHEF JOHN ASH
- June 14, 2024·
GRILLED BRINED SHRIMP WITH A GRILLED CORN SALSA Serves 6 There are a couple of things going on in this recipe, which makes it interesting.…
Hazelnut Recipes
- June 1, 2024·

HAZELNUTS DUKKAH Makes a cup or so Dukkah has its roots in Egypt. I first encountered it in South Africa where it is very popular…
WILD PLANTS AND HERBS
- May 18, 2024·

Disclaimer: I hate to begin with a disclaimer, but it is necessary, so here goes: To the best of my knowledge, the information contained herein…
ROCKFISH
- April 6, 2024·

According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, rockfish (genus Sebastes) includes more than 100 species and many different shapes, sizes and color patterns. Their name comes…
FRESH SWEET CORN TAMALES WITH A CORN PEPPER CREAM
- March 23, 2024·
Serves 6 8 ears sweet corn, kernels removed and cobbs reserved 2-1/4 cups Masa Harina 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno chili, or to taste 1 teaspoon…
STINGING NETTLES
- March 16, 2024·
Despite the sting of their prickly leaves, stinging nettles are secretly both good tasting and good for you. The sting comes from formic acid in…
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
- February 24, 2024·

Serves 8 Winter squash is commonly associated with butternut or acorn squash since those can easily be found in the produce aisle. You can use either here. …
SHISO
- February 24, 2024·

Shiso leaves are an aromatic herb from the same botanical family as mint that traditionally accompany sushi and sashimi. They are meant to be eaten…
Clam Chowder Recipes
- January 27, 2024·
Corn-and-Cod Chowder Contributed by Quick From Scratch Fish & Shellfish SERVINGS: 4 FAST With its all-American ingredients, this New England-style chowder is a comfort-food classic.…
DUKKAH POPCORN
- January 21, 2024·
This is one of the simplest snacks you can make and it introduces you to Dukkha. Pronounced DOO-kah, it originates in Egypt. The name comes…
GRILLED CHEESE
- January 20, 2024·
Who doesn’t love a gooey grilled cheese sandwich. Simple to make and especially appropriate for cold weather. This delicacy dates back to ancient Rome, and,…
ALASKA HALIBUT IN A SPICY COCONUT BROTH
- January 20, 2024·
Serves 4 This is a delicious dish that can be done with any fresh, meaty and sustainable fish. It uses a curry mixture called laksa…
KITTY’S CHRISTMAS CARAMEL CORN
- January 20, 2024·
This was a recipe given to me by the mother of my ex-wife. Interesting how some things stay with you and some don’t! Its really…
Dry Beans
- January 7, 2024·
With the introduction a few years back of the Food Pyramid by the USDA and its emphasis on eating more of a plant-based diet, Americans…