Food & Recipes

California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen meets up with winemaker and historian Tor Kenward to learn all about the impacts of salt, acid, and sugar when pairing food with wine. Tor was great friends with chef and author Julia Child and shares what he learned from her. The goal is harmony with the pairing.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis visits Cento, a contemporary Italian hotspot in LA’s West Adams neighborhood. Executive chef & owner Avner Levi shares his innovative industry secrets to elevating a traditional plate of pasta.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera learns to make a classic favorite dessert with a spin. The author of “Sweet & Skinny” and former Top Chef contestant Marisa Churchill shares her recipe for chocolate carrot cake.

California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad visits Crawford’s Social in Westlake village to get into the spirit ahead of National Cocktail Day! Ruairi Gilles, expert mixologist of 25+ years & beverage director at the refined-yet unpretentious bar and lounge, shares his top bartender secrets to help level up your cocktail-making skills....

California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen learns how to make a traditional one-pot lamb stew from an Irish family that has been making this special, traditional dish for decades.

California Live correspondent Berlin visits Johnny Doughnuts in Marin County for an up-close look at how they handcraft their gourmet donuts. Craig Blum, owner and founder of Johnny Doughnuts, shares the process of making their fan-favorite chocolate salted caramel old-fashioned donut.

Step aside cheese boards, the Mezze platter is the latest grazing trend for feeding a crowd. California Live’s Jessica Vilchis visits Mediterranean hotspot Mon Ami in Santa Monica to learn tips on curating your very own Mezze platter, guaranteed to wow your guests.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera learns to make quick, affordable and delicious high-fiber treats with the help of dietician Ashley Hawk. From no-bake chocolate bites to black bean and corn salad, there are tons of ways to sneak fiber and other important nutrients into your routine.

California Live’s Amber Pfister celebrates National Meatball Day at House of Meatballs in Westwood. She finds out why UCLA students and other locals come to this cozy Italian café for the delicious food, but stay for the vibe. She also tries their variety of meatballs, including their popular plant-based recipe.

California Live’s Danielle Nottingham sits down with legendary chef Wolfgang Puck to reflect on his milestone 30th year of catering the Oscars Governors Ball. The famed restaurateur also dishes about his family life with his young boys, making Mickey Mouse pizza for a 7-year-old Kim Kardashian, & more.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera learns how to create a cheese board like the pros. Plus, get a preview of what to expect from the 18th annual California Artisan Cheese Festival in Sonoma County.

California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad visits Love & Salt in Manhattan Beach to chat with lifestyle expert Brandi Milloy about the “Regarding Her Festival,” on a mission to showcase the diverse culinary styles of women behind Los Angeles’ booming food scene. Celebrate females in food all month long with over 50 fun events & exclusiv...

California Live’s Amber Pfister visits Cal Mex Cantina in Redondo Beach to check out their beach-front restaurant with sweeping views of the pacific. She gets a taste of their inventive dishes and learns how to make show-stopping cocktails.