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Jamie West’s Smoked Mozzarella, Corn & Truffle Risotto

I’m lucky to have a mother who makes a good risotto. It’s great comfort food. And it’s been good to see risotto appearing on more and more restaurant menus over the years. It’s taking on new flavors, going well beyond … Continue reading

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Jamie West’s Chicken w/ Tangerine Honey-Chipotle Glaze

I wish I had fresh produce growing right outside my kitchen door. California chef Jamie West has a two-acre chef’s garden where he can pick seasonal vegetables to serve his restaurant customers. He also shops at the farmers market to … Continue reading

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Chef Jamie West’s Spicy Scallops & Butternut Risotto

I was back East last weekend visiting my mother in Washington. Mom and I drove to my old stomping grounds in nearby Annapolis, where I attended the U.S. Naval Academy a “few” years back. We had a fun lunch together. … Continue reading

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