Food & Recipes

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’s Jobeth Devera visits The Grove at Copia to meet Chef Deborah, who reveals her industry secrets to incorporating stinging nettles into your home cooking. Learn how to make stinging nettle hazelnut pesto gnocchi, a classic Italian dish with a twist!

California Live’s Danielle Nottingham sits down with Phil Rosenthal, host of Netflix’s “Somebody Feed Phil,” and his daughter Lily to dish out details on their new book for picky eaters: “Just Try It!” Plus, the father-daughter duo play a fun game and reveal what Phil’s ‘ick’ food is.

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.

From the jungle-inspired, almost prehistoric-themed design to innovative cooking techniques, Meteora on Melrose provides diners a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of the city. California Live’s Amber Pfister visits the brainchild of Michelin-starred chef Jordan Kahn to check out the unique space and see how some of his dishes come to lif...

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 is at Mochiko in Burlingame, a first-of-its-kind mochi pizzeria blending classic Asian flavors and age-old Italian techniques. Co-founders Peter Yen and Chef Ty Mahler created the country’s first mochi crust, a proprietary blend of rice flours that results in a pizza crust that is uniquely crispy on the outside and c...

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.