Welcome to Elizabeth Poett's family ranch in Central California.
Elizabeth celebrates springtime on the ranch by harvesting fresh honey to use in a honey lemon cake. She also puts the honey to use preparing lemon buttermilk fried chicken as a thank you gift for her neighbors.
Elizabeth prepares hummingbird cake and brisket sandwiches for her crew.
Elizabeth prepares a special barbecue dinner for her cousin Roz’s family visiting the ranch, complete with fresh baked herb focaccia with edible flowers and barbecued pork ribs steamed in apple cider.
Every meal on the ranch requires work, so Elizabeth and Austin go fishing to prepare for a date night. After a short trip to the California coast, Elizabeth serves white fish in a lemon dill sauce with saffron rice and ricotta cookies.
Elizabeth uses fresh strawberries to make and preserve homemade jam that her family can enjoy year-round. Then, she whips up a strawberry shortcake with ginger whipped cream for a family night around the fire.
Elizabeth prepares rib eye steaks and walnut cake for her close friends.
Elizabeth makes tomato soup and a chocolate cake to warm up on a rainy day.
Elizabeth prepares arroz con pollo and lemon meringue pie for her parents.
Elizabeth makes pistachio cinnamon rolls and a chicken pot pie for workers.
Elizabeth prepares meatloaf and apple empanadas for her annual cider party.
Elizabeth loves to cook for family and friends, but sometimes she enjoys cooking for herself. With her boys out for the day, Elizabeth treats herself to her favorite homemade sweet potato ravioli and molasses lace cookies with white chocolate filling.
Elizabeth prepares her family’s favorite foods for the holiday season.
Elizabeth makes shrimp with steak and a peach buckle with caramel sauce.
Using fresh produce from a neighbor's farm, Elizabeth Poett makes dinner for her family: chile rellenos with poblano peppers and fresh corn, as well as a four-layer carrot cake with maple cream cheese frosting.
Whenever Elizabeth Poett's cousin comes to the ranch, it's a casual fun time centered around food. Elizabeth makes Honey-Glazed Wings, Artichoke Dip and Potato Fritters for the occasion.
Every summer on the ranch, Elizabeth and Austin have their boys tackle a big project; they're starting to paint the corrals, and Elizabeth prepares a picnic with blueberry pie, pesto caprese sandwiches and elderberry spritzer.
It's lavender season on the ranch; Elizabeth's friends and family help harvest the lavender field behind her parents' house; as a thank you, Elizabeth makes chicken piri piri and lemon cake with lemon curd buttercream frosting.
Ranch life depends upon the help of neighbors every day, and Elizabeth often makes food to thank those who lend a hand; she prepares a seasonal corn lasagna and cherry almond scones to repay the kindness of her fellow ranchers.
Rancho San Julian has been in Elizabeth's family for generations; her cousins are visiting the ranch to catch up and lend a hand; Elizabeth cooks dinner for everyone featuring chicken marsala and molten chocolate cake.
Elizabeth wants to celebrate a close friend who recently had twins; to give her a chance to relax, Elizabeth prepares a roasted cherry tomato tart and chocolate chip cookies for brunch on the ranch.
Ever since she was young, Elizabeth's favorite place on the ranch has been a scenic hilltop overlook known as The Rosa; she and Austin plan to cut out early from their daily work to enjoy a casual dinner at the special spot during sunset.
Elizabeth and her friend Katie have known each other all their lives; normally, they catch up while getting work done on the ranch, but today Elizabeth is bringing dinner to enjoy together; for the occasion, she makes gnocchi and crème brûlée.
Elizabeth cooks for the crew that's helping out during a rainy winter.
While Austin is away at a bull sale, Elizabeth and the boys enjoy a slow morning. On days like these, Elizabeth loves making a special breakfast for them. Today she's making some of their favorites: ableskivers and a rustic baked egg dish with salsa.
As a seventh generation cattle rancher, Elizabeth comes from a close-knit family; whenever they can, Elizabeth and her mom get together to enjoy a casual lunch; Elizabeth is making some of her mom's Italian favorites: chicken parm and cannolis.
Elizabeth makes pear and gorgonzola pizza as well as a rustic garbanzo bean soup with chili oil.
As Elizabeth's family is originally from Spain, she has long felt connection to Spanish culture & food; one of her best friends is visiting the ranch, and to celebrate, Elizabeth cooks a Spanish-inspired dinner with paella and churros.
It's one of the busiest time of the year on the ranch; Elizabeth & Austin are headed out with a crew to gather cattle; as a thank you to everyone who helps out, Elizabeth makes carnitas with homemade tortillas and fudgy caramel brownies.
Austin & Elizabeth are hosting a graduation party for Austin's cousins & friends; Elizabeth makes butterflied barbecued chicken with a peach barbecue sauce and mocha whoopie pies with peanut butter filling.
Elizabeth & her family love to camp at their favorite ranch spots; Jack & Hanna have friends over, and Elizabeth is cooking their favorites; she makes the most of honey & strawberries, serving up burgers on honey buns & strawberry cake.
The 14,000 acre Rancho San Julian in Santa Barbara is steeped in history. At the center of the headquarters building know as the Casa. Elizabeth cooks in its kitchen, making rolled flank steak and a cheesecake.
