Food & Recipes

Chef Jamie Gwen joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis for a celebration of tomato season. She breaks down the differences between Roma, cherry, and heirloom tomatoes, shares which varieties work best for different dishes, and demonstrates simple summer recipes that let each one shine.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis welcomed acclaimed food hacker Todd Wilbur to cook some of the latest secret restaurant recipes from his 13th cookbook, “Hack That Dish.” Learn how to make everything from enchiladas from On the Border to Chipotle’s famous guacamole, and California Pizza Kitchen’s decadent butter cakes...

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis heads to Koreatown to experience the newest restaurant on the block, Lapaba that combines Italian and Korean flavors through a contemporary lens.

California Live’s Amber Pfister visits Jeff’s Table, L.A.’s secret micro deli tucked inside Flask Fine Wine & Whisky in Highland Park. Chef-owner Jeff Strauss blends classic deli favorites with bold global flavors, crafting sandwiches that are as inventive as they are crave-worthy.

Celebrity chef Curtis Stone joins California Live’s Amber Pfister to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Gwen, the acclaimed Hollywood restaurant recently named one of the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants. Stone shares the family story behind the restaurant, explains why live-fire cooking is central to its philosophy, and offers expert ...

Looking to move beyond the traditional steak-and-potatoes dinner? Chef Shawn Osbey joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to share his Crispy Rice Surf & Turf featuring seared steak, herb-tossed shrimp, avocado, pickled cucumber, and a fresh herb drizzle. 

California Live’s Robin Winston sits down with Chef Mimi, founder of the Black Food & Wine Experience, for a preview of what’s coming to Napa Valley. The 9th annual event brings together top Black chefs, winemakers, and creatives for a weekend of bold bites, curated pours, music, fashion, and culture—all in one unforgettable experience....

From viral food trends to future restaurant stars, Smorgasburg Los Angeles has helped shape the city’s food scene for the past decade. California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad visits the iconic market ahead of its 10th anniversary celebration to chat with General Manager Zach Brooks about the milestone.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with James Beard Award-winning chef Dave Beran to discuss his culinary journey, the evolution of Seline, and the experiences that shaped one of the nation’s most acclaimed chefs.

Honey & Pearl has long been the worst-kept secret among East Bay dessert lovers. Tucked right on the vibrant border of Emeryville and Oakland, this beloved bakery has earned a reputation for baking what many consider the absolute gold standard of cakes in the Bay Area. The masterminds behind the magic are owners Tam and Vinnie Esparza.

California Live’s Amber Pfister is in Venice with the founder of Force of Nature, a speakeasy tucked away in the upstairs of a century-old house on Abbot Kinney.

Master the art of the perfect Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookie by browning your butter for a rich, nutty finish. This decadent recipe blends cocoa and a vibrant crimson hue to create a treat that is as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Twins turned viral sensations with $5 hot dogs California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad introduces us to Chazz and Chaze Clemons, 16-year-old twins from Long Beach who founded Glizzy Street as a summer gig last year. The twins share how community support and social media helped their business quickly grow.