Tomatoes! Yum! At least that’s how most everyone sees it. I guess I am not most everyone. I know, saying that I don’t like the main ingredient in one of my recipes is not the greatest sales pitch, but I’d rather be honest with you than make you think that I think raw tomatoes are…
Make-Ahead Recipes
Do the work now, eat well later. These recipes can be fully prepared ahead of time, or get you most of the way there before the day you need them. Perfect for meal prep, hosting without last-minute stress, or just being smart about your week.
Dad’s Award Winning Chili
It’s a little overcast here in LA as I write this and, well, it gives me hope that Fall is in the air. It officially starts this Friday…and it is hands-down my most favorite season of the year. There is something about the cool, crisp air that just elicits great memories for me. Plus, with…
The Galloping Gourmet, Graham Kerr’s, Purple Porridge
The Galloping Gourmet! For many of you, those words bring back fond memories of a spirited television chef who would run swiftly into a studio filled to the brim with people, then dash up and down the aisles (glass of wine in hand, of course) greeting the cheering and anticipatory audience, until he ultimately leaped…
Frico
Sometimes the simplest things in life are the best. There is no denying that this recipe is simple. But it is also one of the best. I don’t say that lightly because if I’m going to claim that something is one of the best, it better live up to the billing. Frico does. Before I…
One Minute Cobbler
Cobbler. Just the mention of the word brings a huge smile to my face. It’s seriously one of my most favorite desserts. Any kind of fruit, I’m not picky…raspberries, blackberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, you name it. Heck, even combine a couple of them…you won’t hear me complaining. Thinking about topping the warm cobbler with some…
Pasta Salad
Just because something tastes great does not mean it has to be complicated to make. The Tiny Kitchen Big Taste Pasta Salad is a perfect example of that. I am a big pasta salad fan! I’m also a bit of a pasta salad snob. Maybe snob is not the right word. I am…particular. Yeah. That’s…
Summer Lovin’ Spring Rolls
Summer is all about great food and these Summer Lovin’ Spring Rolls definitely fit the bill. A couple of months ago, I was fortunate enough to be on Food Network’s Cooks vs. Cons. I won’t divulge what happened on the show (you’ll have to watch), but during the course of shooting the episode, there was…
Peanut Dipping Sauce
Every time I order spring rolls at an Asian restaurant or those amazing Thai Lettuce Wraps at The Cheesecake Factory, I am reminded of how much I love Peanut Dipping Sauce. However, until recently, I had never thought about making it at home. I know I’m not alone on that. See, I made Spring Rolls…
Homemade Citrus Vinaigrette
A citrus dressing that is perfect for any summer salad! A little tangy, a little sweet…but perfectly balanced to make your salad shine! Stay tuned until next Tuesday when we roll out a wonderful Summer Salad that pairs perfectly with this Homemade Citrus Vinaigrette. Mix up and Enjoy! Homemade Citrus Vinaigrette A citrus dressing that…
Freedom Pops
The Fourth of July is one of my most favorite holidays. It brings back such great memories of my childhood…heading down in full red, white and blue attire to the Fourth of July parade on Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, California. Perched on my folding lawn chair, I could have sit there happily all…
Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Great on Salad or as a complement to Mexican food, this Avocado Cilantro Dressing is nice alternative to your everyday dressing! Try it an let us know what you think! Avocado Cilantro Dressing Great on Salad or as a complement to Mexican food, this Avocado Cilantro Dressing is a nice alternative to your everyday dressing!…
4 Seasons Vegetable Dip
Nothing brings on a snoozefest quite like a vegetable tray…and with Memorial Day coming up, this is a holiday that deserves much, much better! Don’t get me wrong, I love vegetables, but when perusing the buffet table at a party, I will ALWAYS pass on those completely uninspired, individually compartmented trays of the good stuff. …