Culinary SOS: Your recipe requests answered
May 12, 2012
Culinary SOS: La Sandia smoked brisket is rich, flavorful
Dear SOS: I just made the kale gratin from last week's edition, and it was luscious. Thanks. My 6-year-old daughter eats like a bird but absolutely loves the brisket from La Sandia at Santa Monica Place. It is one of the only meals she asks for. We actually splurge on the non-kid menu entree for her whenever we go there. I would like to replicate it as best I can at home. Can you please get the recipe?
April 21, 2012
Culinary SOS: Elway's red pepper soup
Dear SOS: I was reading the L.A. Times online edition today and saw that you were able to get favorite recipes! I get to Denver a few times a year, and at Elway's restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton, they serve a terrific charred roasted red pepper soup. Can you get the recipe? Many thanks,
April 14, 2012
Culinary SOS: Tender Greens' happy vegan salad
Dear SOS: I am eagerly and desperately looking to replicate the most delicious, amazing salad I have ever had. My fiancé and I are regulars at the Tender Greens in Culver City, and we finally tried its best dish on meatless Monday: the happy vegan. It successfully combines the tastiest health foods such as red quinoa salad, green hummus and farro, with toasted hazelnuts, all on one plate. Please help me with the recipe!
March 17, 2012
Culinary SOS: Julienne's double-chocolate espresso walnut cookies
Dear SOS: I am from North Carolina and recently visited Los Angeles. While there I visited Julienne in San Marino. The double-chocolate espresso walnut cookie is the best I have ever eaten. Would it be possible to get the recipe for this cookie?
March 1, 2012
Culinary SOS: Taix's split pea soup
Dear SOS: My husband and I have enjoyed eating at Taix French Restaurant for over 30 years. It's a genuine Los Angeles institution, with old-fashioned ambience and service. The quality of its food and the value for the price has always remained high.
February 9, 2012
Culinary SOS: Carpe Diem's Mexican chocolate pot de crème
Dear SOS: My husband and I recently visited downtown Napa, Calif. The amazing chocolate dessert at Carpe Diem is absolutely the best chocolate dessert I've ever tasted! And I am not a big dessert person. Satin-smooth chocolate with a texture between a pudding and souffle, but better. Not too sweet and topped with a small drop of whipped cream and then sprinkled with perfectly roasted and salted pepitas [pumpkin seeds]. Divine.
February 2, 2012
Culinary SOS: Thai green chicken curry from a San Luis Obispo restaurant
Dear SOS: Recently my best childhood friend treated me to a creekside birthday dinner at beautiful Novo Restaurant in San Luis Obispo. We both had the Thai green chicken curry, and it was absolutely incredible. I tried an online recipe that was good but just didn't reach the level of excellence that Novo's creation did. I would love to have the privilege of getting that recipe if possible!
January 26, 2012
Culinary SOS: Molasses cookies from Milk
Dear SOS: Milk has the best molasses cookies I've ever had. My entire family adores them, and I would love to be able to make them for my dad on his 66th birthday. Please help? These cookies are out of this world. I need the recipe, before I spend my last dime on them! Thank you!
January 19, 2012
Culinary SOS: Palazzio's macaroni and cheese
Dear SOS: I was in Santa Barbara recently for a little vacation and stopped at Palazzio. Loved everything we had there, but especially loved the mac and cheese pie. It was incredibly rich, but so delicious. I'm especially curious as to what technique they use to make it so dense. Any chance you could get their recipe? Thanks!
January 12, 2012
Culinary SOS: Veggie burgers from North Peak Brewing Co.
Dear SOS: My family and I just got back from a trip to Traverse City, Mich., where I had the absolute best veggie burger I've ever had. Is there any way you could coax North Peak Brewery Co. to give up its recipe for its Black Bean and Portobello Mushroom Burger?
December 29, 2011
Culinary SOS: Mocha cookies from Euro Pane
Dear SOS: I am in love with a cookie from Euro Pane in Pasadena. It is the mocha cookie. We were in the restaurant last weekend, and I asked for the recipe, and they laughed at me. I thought you might have a better chance.
December 22, 2011
Culinary SOS: Ciopinot's 'no work' cioppino
Dear SOS: We recently dined at Ciopinot in San Luis Obispo. We tried their "no work" cioppino, and it was the best cioppino we've ever eaten. Wonder if they will share the recipe? Thank you.
November 10, 2011
Culinary SOS: Coral Tree Café's vegetable soup
Dear SOS: I have never been able to find a vegetable soup that comes close to Coral Tree Café's. I know they must have a secret ingredient in there that gives it that extra something special! With fall approaching (and hopefully cooler temperatures), I would love to make this soup at home.
November 3, 2011
Culinary SOS: Il Barone's limoncello tiramisu
Dear SOS: A wonderful restaurant in Newport Beach called Il Barone has by far the best tiramisu in the world. It is limoncello tiramisu, irresistible and worth whatever calories it contains. It is very light, moist and unforgettable! We would love this recipe!
October 13, 2011
Culinary SOS: BLD's fresh vegetable salad
Dear SOS: I'm a regular at BLD on Beverly Boulevard and absolutely love its fresh vegetable salad — so simple yet all the ingredients blend perfectly! Would love the recipe, especially for the dressing!
October 6, 2011
Culinary SOS: La Boulange's croissant bread pudding
Dear SOS: Can you please get the bread pudding recipe from La Boulange? By far, it's the best bread pudding I've ever tasted. It is so good! Thank you very much!
September 22, 2011
Culinary SOS: Mount Zion Hotel's hot cheesecake
Dear SOS: My husband and I just returned from a trip to Israel to attend the wedding of one of his former students. We stayed at the beautiful Mount Zion hotel in Jerusalem, which served an incredible Israeli breakfast. In addition to a wide array of delicious salads, they offered a hot cheesecake dish. The hot cheesecake was amazing: light, soufflé-like, not overly sweet. A perfect breakfast dish! We're still dreaming about that dish and would love to have the recipe.
September 15, 2011
Culinary SOS: White hot peach sangria from Cafe del Rey
Dear SOS: Recently, my husband, some friends and I were at Cafe del Rey in Marina del Rey for the restaurant's 20th anniversary party. Besides the delicious food, they served an amazing white sangria made with fresh peaches. Everyone enjoyed it so much, and I'd love to make it at home if they will share the recipe. It's the perfect refreshing drink.
September 8, 2011
Culinary S.O.S.: Big Bad Breakfast's pain perdu
Dear SOS: During a trip to north Mississippi and the Delta, we ate a memorable meal at Big Bad Breakfast in Oxford. The brandy-spiked pain perdu was a stand-out among the dishes we ordered (with stiff competition from the house-cured bacon and biscuits). Since I don't anticipate being back in the area soon, is there any chance you can obtain the recipe? Thanks.
September 1, 2011
Culinary SOS: A bright taste of summer in Houston's couscous
Dear SOS: I'd love to get the recipe for the couscous at Hillstone (formerly Houston's) in Santa Monica.
August 18, 2011
Culinary SOS: Wild game meatloaf at Wildcat Willies
Dear SOS: On a trip to Zion National Park, we had the most delicious meatloaf at Wildcat Willies in Springdale, Utah. Please ask the chef to share the recipe. I'd love to try it.
August 18, 2011
Culinary SOS: Chi Dynasty's Chinese chicken salad
Dear SOS: My wife and I had Chi Dynasty in Studio City recommended to us. We went there last Saturday and had three appetizers, one of which was the Chinese chicken salad. Its menu professed that it was "voted best in town." I'm not sure who did the voting, but I can certainly say it was one great salad! Can you get the recipe?
August 11, 2011
Culinary SOS: Jeremy's on the Hill artichoke and potato au gratin
Dear SOS: A large group of us descended from the higher elevations of the Cuyamaca Mountains in San Diego County, a little grungy from camping and hiking. No matter: We received excellent service during lunch at Jeremy's on the Hill, just a few miles outside of Julian. Everyone, from the professional chef/fancy hotel executive to the foodies to the children who ate off the kids' menu, thoroughly enjoyed their meals. I, however, had the wise sense to order the waitress' favorite, the artichoke-potato au gratin, which came with broccolini and a house salad with balsamic reduction.
August 4, 2011
Culinary SOS: Pete's Cafe's bread pudding
Dear SOS: I have had this wonderful bread pudding at Pete's Cafe & Bar on 4th and Main in downtown L.A. Could you please get me the recipe?
July 21, 2011
Culinary SOS: Dish's Green Goddess dressing
Dear SOS: Hello! I utterly crave the Green Goddess dressing they make at Dish in La Cañada Flintridge. It has just the right balance of tart and mellow tastes. I would love to be able to make it at home. Thanks,
July 7, 2011
Culinary SOS: Sweetie Pies Bakery's orange breakfast scones
Dear SOS: I love the Sweetie Pies Bakery in Napa Valley. Last time, I tried the sweet-glazed currant scone. Would it be possible to get the recipe?
June 2, 2011
Culinary SOS: Cucina Rustica's chocolate trio torte
Dear SOS: Last summer while vacationing in Sedona, Ariz., our family had a fabulous dinner at an Italian restaurant called Cucina Rustica. For dessert we had the most delicious three-chocolate mousse cheesecake. I would love to have this recipe. It is divine! I am hoping that you can procure this recipe.
August 12, 2010
Culinary SOS: Tierra Sur's heirloom melon gazpacho
Dear SOS: My husband and I celebrated our 15th anniversary with a beautiful lunch and wine tasting at Tierra Sur, the restaurant at the Herzog Winery in Oxnard. To begin the lunch, I started with an heirloom melon gazpacho. I can't get the flavor combination out of my head. Although I have searched, I can't seem to find the ingredients that would have gone into that recipe. Do you think the chef at Tierra Sur would share this terrific summer cold soup?
12:14 PM CDT, August 5, 2010
Culinary SOS: Seafood jambalaya linguine at King's Fish House in Long Beach
Dear SOS: My husband and I are in love with the seafood jambalaya linguine at King's Fish House in Long Beach. Can you get the recipe?
June 3, 2010
Culinary SOS: Kona coffee crème brulee
Dear SOS: I need a recipe from Café O'Lei in Kihei, Maui. We had the best Kona coffee crème brulee and would kill for this recipe. Would you be able to get it?
April 8, 2010
Culinary SOS: Milton’s special house chopped salad with creamy garlic dressing
Dear SOS: Please, please print the recipe for the creamy garlic dressing served on Milton's special house chopped salad at Milton's restaurant in Del Mar. It is soooo yummy.
Recipe: The ultimate coconut cake
Dear SOS: Years ago the L.A. Times published a recipe for a wonderful six-layer coconut cake with lemon filling.
March 18, 2010
SOS: Caramel creme brulee
Caramel crème brûlée at the restaurant at Cavallo Point! It is to die for, with smooth caramel brûlée and whipped cream. Would love the recipe.
March 4, 2010
SOS: Larry’s macaroni and cheese at the Ahwahnee in Yosemite
Dear SOS: We just had a wonderful brunch at the Ahwahnee in Yosemite and they had the best mac 'n' cheese. Is there any way you are able to get the recipe? We asked, but no one was anxious to share it. Thank you.
February 25, 2010
Culinary SOS: Orange dinner rolls
Dear SOS: There is a wonderful orange muffin recipe that is highly guarded at the Morrison Lodge in Oregon on the Rogue River, but I have tried and tried to get a copy. It would be a huge coup to get that orange muffin recipe.
February 18, 2010
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Winter vegetable soup at Lido Restaurant in Shell Beach
Dear SOS: I wrote to you several months ago about an incredible winter root vegetable soup that I had at the Lido Restaurant in Shell Beach, Calif. It was served as part of a menu for last January's Restaurant Month. I have searched your column for it, but have never seen my request. I realize you probably get thousands of requests and can't respond (or obtain) all of the requested recipes, but I was sure hoping!
August 29, 2007
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Recipe: Hatfield's walnut praline tarts with espresso ice cream
These tartlets may be small in diameter, but they're big on deliciousness. Roasted walnuts are nestled into a creamy praline filling and baked in a crisp, chocolate sablé crust. As if that's not enough, they're served with rich, homemade espresso ice cream.
February 11, 2010
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Recipe: Humphrey's Restaurant's Cajun shrimp and corn chowder
Dear SOS: We recently ate at Humphrey’s Restaurant in San Diego. We loved the Cajun shrimp and corn chowder.
February 4, 2010
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Recipe: Hotel Condon corn bread
Dear SOS: I had the most wonderful corn bread at the Hotel Condon in Condon, Ore. Is it possible to get the recipe?
December 30, 2009
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Chocolate pie at Cold Springs Tavern
Dear SOS: Having encountered the best chocolate pie ever at Cold Springs Tavern, an old stagecoach stop in Santa Barbara, I'm wondering whether you can persuade the restaurant to share its recipe. I am quite certain it is prepared on premises, is served warm and contains walnuts.
December 16, 2009
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Recipe: Grilled fresh mahi-mahi with jalapeno cilantro sauce
Dear SOS: My husband and I recently ate at Opal Restaurant in Santa Barbara and had a cilantro and jalapeño sauce served over mahi-mahi that we are still dreaming about. We tried looking online but couldn't find anything we thought was similar. Can you help get this recipe? Barbara Davilman
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Recipe: Peruvian ceviche at Ciudad
Dear SOS: I have been enjoying the Peruvian ceviche at Ciudad in downtown Los Angeles for quite some time now. Do you think that the restaurant would share the recipe?
December 2, 2009
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Recipe: Yard House BBQ beans
Dear SOS: Last week I had the epicurean adventure of a lifetime at the Yard House at L.A. Live. The ribs and creamed corn were excellent, but the barbecued beans were heavenly. Could you please provide the recipe for these fabulous beans?
November 11, 2009
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Recipe: Black bean soup at Las Brisas
Dear SOS: Could you possibly get the recipe for the black bean soup at Las Brisas restaurant in Laguna Beach? They have the most delicious black bean soup I've ever tasted!
November 11, 2009
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Recipe: Petto di pollo con Gorgonzola at La Finestra
Dear SOS: If you could obtain the recipe for chicken Gorgonzola with spinach from La Finestra restaurant, we would be forever grateful. This entree has to be the most delicious chicken recipe ever!
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Recipe: Lucques' grilled cheese sandwich
Dear SOS: One of my favorite late-night meals has been sitting at the bar at Lucques on Melrose, snacking on the grilled cheese sandwich and washing it down with a gin gimlet. I can make the gimlet but can never duplicate the combination of crispy bread and several cheeses. Help.
October 21, 2009
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Recipe: Curried chickpeas from Joan's on Third
Dear SOS: I am utterly obsessed with the curried chickpeas at Joan’s on Third. They are the best curried chickpeas I've ever had. Every time I go there I order them as part of the salad trio (a selection of three salads from their daily specials on the marketplace menu). I should know by now that I should order just the chickpeas because they're all I ever want to eat (well, that and a number of things from the bakery).
October 7, 2009
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Recipe: Chilled banana and pistachio rice pudding
Dear SOS: My trips to Santa Barbara are not complete unless I have the rice pudding with bananas and pistachios from Pierre Lafond. I would love the recipe. Hope you can help. Thanks.
September 30, 2009
Recipe: The bacon potato salad at Cole's
Dear SOS: Cole's at 6th and Main streets in historic downtown makes a fantastic bacon potato salad. Can you get the recipe?
August 26, 2009
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Recipe: Ad Hoc's rice with roasted cauliflower
Dear SOS: I'm not a fan of cauliflower, but on a recent trip to Napa I dined at Ad Hoc and had the most amazing side dish of rice with roasted cauliflower. I would love the recipe.
August 19, 2009
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Huckleberry's banana poppy seed loaf
Dear SOS: Yesterday was my fourth time to Huckleberry. I am addicted to their daily flatbread. However, I tried the banana poppy seed bread, and I found it quite extraordinary. It's not too sweet.
August 12, 2009
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Recipe: Organic Panificio Cafe's sweet corn and parsnip soup
Dear SOS: The Organic Panificio Cafe in Marina del Rey has a delicious sweet corn and parsnip soup. I ordered a bowl, and when my husband tasted it he ordered one for himself.
July 29, 2009
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Recipe: Bin189's red and green Caesar salad
Dear SOS: My husband and I recently went to Lake Arrowhead resort and had a great Caesar salad at Bin 189. My husband loves Caesar salads and will always order it when we eat out. . . . If you could get it that would be great. Thanks!
July 15, 2009
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Recipe: Mani's Bakery's high protein muffin
Dear SOS: Have you ever tasted the muffins at Mäni's Bakery on Fairfax Avenue? They are huge, delicious, healthful and so satisfying. There is a particular favorite of mine, a high protein muffin that, when eaten, makes one glow inside and feel healthy all day. Do you think they would share the recipe for home baking? Thank you.
July 8, 2009
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Recipe: Model Bakery's ginger molasses cookie
Dear SOS: There is a wonderful little bakery in St. Helena, Calif., called the Model Bakery. They make a fabulous molasses ginger cookie. Although all their baked goods are terrific, it is that cookie recipe I covet. Here's hoping you can get it for publication.
June 10, 2009
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Recipe: Riva's carrot cake
Dear SOS: I'm hoping you can help me get a recipe. We went to the new Santa Monica restaurant Riva last weekend. Dinner was great, but I was particularly impressed by the carrot cake. Normally, carrot cake is dense, but this cake was light but still had that great carrot cake taste.
June 3, 2009
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Recipe: Pizzeria Ortica's budino di cioccolato
Dear SOS: I recently dined at Pizzeria Ortica in Costa Mesa and although the food was delicious, the budino di cioccolato (chocolate creme layered with caramel) was absolutely fabulous. With its creamy layers . . . it was the big star of the night. I would truly appreciate it if you could obtain the recipe for me. Thank you.
May 27, 2009
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Recipe: Cioppino from Castagna restaurant in Portland
Dear SOS: I am a huge fan of cioppino and have tried many versions in restaurants far and wide. But the best Italian fish stew I have ever tasted (which I don't think would qualify as cioppino, as it didn't have a tomato-based sauce) was served by a wonderful restaurant in Portland, Ore., by the name of Castagna. The broth was ambrosia. I would be eternally grateful if you could discover and share their recipe.
May 20, 2009
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Recipe: Soupe à l'oignon gratinée
Dear SOS: Some 40 years ago while in Paris, four of us made a late night trip to the Halles [produce] market. The workers were huddled around this stand that was selling onion soup and we ordered some to warm us up. It was fantastic! I hit upon Comme Ça and was delighted to find their soup.
May 13, 2009
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Apple-brie soup at Bistro du Soleil in Playa del Rey
Dear SOS: As an occasional special of the day, Bistro du Soleil in Playa del Rey serves an especially tasty apple-Brie soup. In fact, a friend sent an e-mail to the restaurant saying that she was coming to celebrate her birthday with friends and asked if it would prepare the soup for that evening. The restaurant obliged, and I had a serving of the most delicious soup. Do you think the restaurant would further oblige and provide the recipe?
May 6, 2009
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Recipe: Pistachio madeleines
Dear SOS: Years ago there was a recipe for (pistachio) madeleines in the newspaper. I have misplaced the original and would really like to make them again.
April 29, 2009
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Recipe: Root vegetable shepherd's pie
Dear SOS: I recently dined at Rustic Canyon Wine Bar & Seasonal Kitchen in Santa Monica. I had the root vegetable shepherd's pie with butternut squash purée main course. It was wonderful.
April 22, 2009
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Recipe: Ojai Valley Inn's apple-wood-smoked bacon and farm-fresh egg risotto
Dear SOS: Four of us recently went to the Ojai Valley Inn and had the best risotto! It was a bacon and egg risotto and had an egg yolk on top, which you broke open over the risotto before digging in. It was so good we all wanted more and could have licked the plate clean! If chef Jamie West would give us the recipe, we would be very grateful.
April 15, 2009
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Recipe: Julienne's graham cracker chewy bars
Dear SOS: Julienne's bakery in San Marino has delicious graham cracker chewy bars dusted with powdered sugar. Can you get the recipe?
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Recipe: La Grande Orange Café's Brussels sprout salad with mustard vinaigrette
Dear SOS: La Grande Orange Café in the historic Santa Fe train depot in Pasadena has the most incredible Brussels sprout salad. Do you think that you can get the recipe from the restaurant? Thank you.
March 25, 2009
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Recipe: LA Mill's sweet pea soup
Dear SOS: The coffee at Silver Lake's LA Mill is outstanding, but the real standout is their pea soup. Delicious! It's dark green, with a deep, earthy taste. I could eat it every day, which is why I'd love the recipe! If you can get it, I would surely appreciate!
March 18, 2009
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Recipe: Harris Ranch buttermilk biscuits
Dear SOS: I recently ate at Harris Ranch Restaurant (located off Interstate 5 at the Coalinga exit) and was very impressed with their biscuits, as they reminded me of happy memories of my childhood. I wanted to buy some to take to my sisters, but the restaurant/bakery does not sell biscuits to the public. I would appreciate it if you can obtain the recipe for me. Thank you.
March 11, 2009
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BLD's hot fudge brownie sundae
Dear SOS: BLD's brownie sundae is the BEST brownie EVER! Please get the recipe!
March 4, 2009
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Goulash from Blu Jam Cafe on Melrose Avenue
Dear SOS: I'm a first-generation Hungarian American born and raised in Los Angeles, and I recently had the pleasure of eating at Blu Jam Cafe on Melrose Avenue.
February 25, 2009
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Recipe: Oatmeal raisin cookies from Auntie Em's Kitchen
Dear SOS: I was at Auntie Em's Kitchen in Eagle Rock today for the first time. While they are known for their amazing cupcakes and fantastic food, today I had the best oatmeal cookie I've ever eaten. It was thin, chewy and crispy at the same time, with subtle hints of spices. Absolutely delicious! I'm sorry I didn't bring home a few more. Do you think they might share the recipe with us?
February 18, 2009
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Recipe: Bar Pintxo's paella de mariscos
Dear SOS: The paella at Bar Pintxo, Joe Miller's restaurant in Santa Monica, is better than the paella I've had in Spain! Do you think you could get him to share his recipe?
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Recipe: Tortona chocolate cookies
Dear SOS: Please, please could you possibly get and publish the chocolate cookie recipe from Massimo's Delectables in Marina del Rey? They are frequently done in heart shapes and it seems to me that there are ground nuts plus cocoa in the dough. They are not very sweet and are somewhat like a butter cookie. I've never tasted anything like them. I'm drooling just writing this letter to you!
June 25, 2003
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Now all you need is the view
Dear SOS: I had lunch at the Restaurant at the Getty Center recently and had the most amazing Cobb salad that I have had in a long time. It was sort of a combination of a traditional Cobb and a Waldorf salad, and was beyond delicious. I would love to have the recipe for this fabulous salad.
January 28, 2009
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AOC's black kale dish is a savory feast
Dear SOS: Last winter, my sweetheart and I went to AOC early in the evening on a gloomy, chilly day. We polished off our feast, and although everything was delicious, the cavolo nero was so melt-in-your-mouth tender and elegantly simple that I swear I can still taste it. I've tried to replicate it several times (my family and I have definitely enjoyed my black kale experiments), but none of them has quite come close to Suzanne Goin's version. If she would share her recipe, I'd be eternally grateful.
January 14, 2009
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Milk's ooey-gooey double-chocolate cookies
Dear SOS: The best cookies I've ever had -- ever, anywhere -- are the ooey-gooey double-chocolate cookies at Milk. Can you persuade them to part with the recipe?
January 7, 2009
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Gordon Ramsay's Pineapple soufflé with Thai curry ice cream
They may be light as air, but these tender soufflés -- flavored with fresh pineapple purée and topped with a small scoop of spiced Thai curry ice cream -- are rich in color and flavor, and make for a dramatic presentation.
October 15, 2008
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Recipe: Banana crepes with Nutella from Savannah in Burbank
Dear SOS: I would love the recipe for the chocolate banana crepe at French 75 Bistro, now called Savannah, in Burbank. It's my wife's favorite!
September 24, 2008
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La Golondrina Cafe's flan
Dear SOS: I recently had dinner at La Golondrina Cafe on Olvera Street. Their flan was the best I have ever eaten. Would it be possible to get their recipe?
August 13, 2008
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Recipe: Clementine Bakery's banana cake
Dear SOS: Is it possible to find the recipe for Clementine's banana cake with frosting?
January 30, 2008
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Joan's on Third's lemon bars
Dear SOS: A friend of mine absolutely loves the lemon bars from Joan's on Third. Any chance of getting the recipe? Thanks!
January 9, 2008
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Lemon pie with Italian meringue ... that's amore
Dear SOS: I had the best lemon meringue pie at Nick & Stef's in downtown L.A. and wondered if you might be able to get the recipe. The lemon filling had something other than the standard pudding mixture, and the meringue tasted more like marshmallow cream and was about 3 inches high. Unbelievably good.
January 2, 2008
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Cayenne Cafe chicken dish puts spotlight on pomegranate
Dear SOS: There is a neighborhood restaurant on Beverly Boulevard, just west of La Brea, called Cayenne Cafe. An outstanding dish is its grilled chicken with pomegranate-walnut sauce. It is the most delicious sauce -- I could eat it alone. I would love it if you could get the recipe and publish it.
February 27, 2008
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With a little drizzle dazzle
AT Canele in Atwater Village, chef Corina Weibel serves a perfectly-seared snapper fillet perched atop a striking, delicious pile of vegetables and house-made croutons -- a bread salad of sorts. It recently caught the attention of staff writer Amy Scattergood. Each fillet is seasoned with fresh herbs and lemon and orange zest. The "salad" is a vibrant display of grilled sweet Italian peppers tossed with cracked Picholine olives, cherry tomatoes, parsley, shallots and those crispy croutons, finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and red wine vinegar.
March 19, 2008
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Recipe: Amaranta Cocina's hibiscus enchiladas with chipotle sauce
Dear SOS: I recently checked out Amaranta Cocina Mexicana at the Westfield Shopping Center in Woodland Hills. I'm not a vegetarian, but our server made us try these amazing hibiscus flower enchiladas that were truly life-changing. Do you think you could get that recipe? Thanks!
March 12, 2008
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Shortbread longing
THESE delicate lavender shortbread cookies from Akasha in Culver City are just as delicious as they are wonderfully fragrant. They're melt-in-your-mouth tender, not too sweet, and flecked with pretty lavender.
March 5, 2008
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Recipe: Auntie Em's coconut cupcakes
Dear SOS: Whenever I get out to L.A., I have to stop at Auntie Em's Kitchen in Eagle Rock for a cupcake fix -- specifically, for a coconut cupcake with coconut cream cheese frosting. It's a miracle of a baked good. Do you think you could get the recipe for a Bostonite who's stuck on the East Coast dreaming of this confection?
April 2, 2008
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Recipe: Valerie Confections tea cakes
Lemon-myrtle, lavender-Earl Grey, hazelnut-orange -- the selection of tea cakes from Valerie Confections screams spring.
June 4, 2008
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Chefs' salad secrets revealed
ALTHOUGH Southern California menus are filled with salad options year-round, chefs often find renewed inspiration as warm weather arrives. Readers of our Culinary SOS column, which brings requested restaurant recipes into The Times' test kitchen for adaptation to home kitchens, have been asking for all sorts of salads lately. Three recent requests were for burrata salad from Murano Restaurant, Bar & Lounge in West Hollywood, shaking beef salad from Gingergrass in Silver Lake and roasted red and gold beet salad from Canelé in Atwater Village.
June 11, 2008
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Recipe: Buttercake Bakery's marble cake
Dear SOS: I absolutely love Buttercake Bakery in West Los Angeles. I especially love the marble cake. It's comfort food in cake form. Do you think you could print the recipe?
July 11, 2007
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Recipe: Shiro's chocolate torte soufflé
Dear SOS: I went to Shiro restaurant in South Pasadena, and the chocolate torte soufflé was out of this world. Is there any chance chef-owner Hideo Yamashiro would share the recipe?
June 18, 2008
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Traditional Japanese pork dish gets a timely twist
Dear SOS: Ita-Cho restaurant on Beverly Boulevard makes the best buta kakuni [a Japanese pork dish]. My family just loves it. Any possibility of getting the recipe?
July 16, 2008
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Orso's Romano pizza
Dear SOS: Orso on 3rd Street has the best thin-crust pizza in town. Their Romano pizza is my favorite. It has just the right blend of cheeses and no tomato sauce. I'd love to know how it's created!
July 2, 2008
CULINARY SOS
Café des Artistes fillet of sole Provençal
READER Phyllis Stewart wrote requesting the recipe for the baked fillet of sole from Café des Artistes in Hollywood. We love the simplicity of this fresh and colorful dish -- tender, light fillets baked quickly in a hot oven, then topped with a warmed Provençal-style salsa of Moroccan olives, capers, tomatoes and fresh basil.
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