Charred Fennel and Carrot Salad – probably the most Californian thing I’ve ever made. Fennel, mizuna, carrots, and radishes.

Frittata with spinach, cheddar cheese, basil, roma tomato, and onion.

Topped with streusel, the crème fraîche in this peach pie takes on a custard-like quality after baking.

Harumi Kurihara’s Japanese cheesecake recipe topped with fresh whipped cream and strawberries.

Jamie Oliver’s Salmon en Croute recipe.

Chawanmushi, or Japanese savory egg custard, with peas and carrots.

Fresh baked scones with clotted cream and assorted berries.