Central Coast Guacamole
The other day, as I was coming home from checking on cows, I found the sweetest surprise: a neighbor had left a big paper bag of avocados, Meyer lemons, and oranges at our front gate....
Winter Squash Soup
This sweet, creamy soup is like a bowl of liquid sunshine. It’s the perfect meal for a cold night—warm and comforting and filling. I always start my soup by roasting the squash, to give it...
Sunday Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a staple in our house. We always have the ingredients lying around: I keep ground beef in the fridge to make quick dinners like pasta or tacos; there’s a big bowl of onions...
Pomegranate Meringues Cookies
I love meringue cookies. I’m always looking for some kind of simple, sweet treat that I can serve my family, and these are about as easy as it gets. Meringues look really decadent and fancy,...
Lemon Almond Cake
This has become a Ranch Table classic recipe. My dear friend, Katie Hames, baked this for our Paella Gathering and it was such a huge hit that we have added it to a few more...
Santa Rosa Plum Margarita
In the first week of August of every year, Santa Barbara celebrates Old Spanish Days Fiesta! It is a time when the town remembers its heritage and history. It has always been my favorite time in...
Classic Strawberry Jam
This is the most basic but a forever classic, strawberry jam recipe. I love making lots this season since the kids are huge fans and there is nothing like homemade jam ready and on...