Food Seasonal Ingredients Shine in these Alice Waters Recipes By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 28, 2023 Close Photo: © Quentin Bacon Chef Alice Waters opened Berkeley's beloved Chez Panisse in 1971, famous for its iconic California cuisine and pioneering role in the country's farm-to-table movement. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are always the stars of Waters' food, as they are here in the bright Pink Grapefruit and Avocado Salad and crisp Garden Salad Tacos. 01 of 05 Garden Salad Tacos © John Kernick To make her genius vegetarian taco, Alice Waters melts Monterey Jack cheese on corn tortillas, then piles them with a crunchy, colorful vegetable and herb salad. The fennel is thinly shaved, which is best done on a mandoline. Get the Recipe 02 of 05 Hummus with Whole Wheat Flatbreads © CON POULOS "Kids like hummus," says Alice Waters, "and they like to make the little flatbreads and heat them like tortillas; the whole process is irresistible, and the price is practically nonexistent." Get the Recipe 03 of 05 Pink Grapefruit and Avocado Salad © Quentin Bacon This pretty salad from Alice Waters, the iconic chef-owner of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, is best in the winter, when grapefruit is at its prime. Get the Recipe 04 of 05 Red Kuri Squash Soup © Con Poulos Alice Waters' simple, silky squash soup can be made with any variety of winter squash, but the Kuri variety is especially flavorful. Get the Recipe 05 of 05 Baked Goat Cheese Salad Greg DuPree In 2018, Food & Wine named this recipe one of our 40 best. Alice Waters' beautiful salad is a harmonious blend of lettuces combined with softly baked thyme-and-breadcrumb-coated goat cheese, served alongside crunchy garlic croutons. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit