Featured Chefs

For many top chefs, “organic” means “good taste.” These talented, innovative chefs have visited Earthbound Farm for events and Chef Walks because they’re committed to bringing the best flavors out of the highest-quality ingredients — here are some of the wonderful recipes they’ve shared with us.

John Ash
Chef, author, and teacher
Sea Bass with Spicy Coconut Broth
www.chefjohnash.com

Tony Baker
Montrio Bistro — Monterey, California
Smoked Chicken and Beet Salad
www.montrio.com

Edward Espe Brown
Zen priest and author of several cookbooks, including the Tassajara Bread Book
Asian-Style Kohlrabi Carrot Salad
Luscious Salad
Potato Salad with Arugula and Garlic-Mustard Vinaigrette
www.peacefulseasangha.com

Traci Des Jardins
Acme Chophouse, Jardiniére, and Mijita Cocina Mexicana — San Francisco, California
Salad of Seasonal Beans and Roasted Beets with Sauce Gribiche
Vichyssoise
www.tracidesjardins.com

Todd Fisher
Hullaballoo Restaurant — Salinas, California
Blackberry Fool
Warm Goat Cheese Salad
www.restauranteur.com/hullaballoorestaurantcom/menu.htm

Suzanne Goin
Lucques — Los Angeles, California
Bittersweet Chocolate Shortcakes with Strawberries and Cream
www.lucques.com

Lissa Kane
Piatti Locali — Mill Valley, California
Fava Bean Orzo
www.piatti.com/

Billy Quon Lee
Bahama Billy’s Island Steakhouse — Carmel, California
Stuffed Summer Squash Flowers
www.bahamabillys.com

Wendy Little
Corkscrew Café — Carmel Valley Village, California
Summer Salad
www.corkscrewcafe.com

Brandon Miller
Stokes Restaurant and Bar — Monterey, California
Braised Baby Leeks Vinaigrette
Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sage Butter
Fava Bean Crostini
Purple Potato Vichyssoise with Dill Crème Fraîche
Truffled Kohlrabi Purée
www.stokesrestaurant.com

Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger
Border Grill — Santa Monica and Las Vegas
Ciudad — Los Angeles
Minty Lime Coolers
Watermelon Lemonade
Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas
www.bordergrill.com

Nina Simonds
Chef, author, and teacher
Chicken and Vegetable Salad with Fresh Herb Dressing
www.spoonfulofginger.com

Cal Stamenov
Bernardus Lodge & Quail Lodge — Carmel Valley, California
Alaskan Halibut with Herb Crust
Basil Oil
Carrot Cake Cookies
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Shrimp with Cauliflower
Mushroom Tarts with Garlic Cream
Pepper Salmon with Tabbouleh Salad
Roasted Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Chervil Sauce
Watermelon Granite
Yukon Gold Potato Risotto with Garlic Greens
www.bernardus.com

Craig von Foerster
Sierra Mar Restaurant at Post Ranch Inn — Big Sur, California
Baby Greens with Beets and Tarragon Vinaigrette
Honey Lavender Ice Cream
Strawberry Basil Jam
www.postranchinn.com

Ted Walter
Passionfish — Pacific Grove, California
Roasted Baby Beet Salad with Mint Dressing
Spicy Baby Caesar Salad with Crisp Parmesan Chips
www.passionfish.net