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Nancy and I are lucky to live in the great wine country of Temecula. Many of the local wineries and restaurants provide truly great wine-pairing meals. Going to these events continues to inspire me to make great recipes. A recent meal at Angelo’s Italian Restaurant in Wildomar provided some inspiration […]
Now is the time to make the perfect wedge salad with blue cheese dressing. It’s too hot to eat a heavy meal, so a great salad can really hit the spot! This wedge has all the flavors that keep you interested. All the flavors are there; salt, sweet, sour, and […]
Looking for a new chicken dish to make on the grill instead of your typical BBQ chicken? How about trying the Best Chicken Shawarma Platter? This dish has so much flavor, the family will love it and this recipe will definitely find a high place on the family’s favorite list! […]
I am a big fan of savory and sweet pull-apart dishes. This is a Great Beef and Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread recipe that will be a big hit and something different for your upcoming Super Bowl party. I have been seeing savory and sweet versions of pull-apart dishes for a while […]
Nancy and I were visiting Ponte Winery in Temecula and they were serving this awesome-tasting Spinach-Artichoke Dip. It was different than many of the typical Spinach Dips that are around these days. Everyone seems to have their own version. This is my version combining all the ingredients that I believe […]
I believe you will think that my recipe will be the Best Chamoy Sauce out there! If you are unfamiliar with Chamoy; it is a traditional sauce/condiment used in Mexican cuisine. It is spicy, sweet, salty, and sour. Don’t be confused! To get that taste all in one bite you […]
Tonight’s dinner is Grilled Oysters; It Just Doesn’t Get Any Better! This authentic recipe for Drago’s charbroiled oysters can be found all over the internet. The original recipe was developed by Tommy Cvitanovich, who created the famous seafood restaurant in New Orleans. He knew some people were afraid to eat […]
I’m back on my Dim Sum kick and this time I’m focusing on making the best Char Siu Gua Bao! As a big fan of Asian Cuisine, dim sum is one of my favorites. My first thought when It’s Sunday Brunch time is to go for Dim Sum. It’s a […]
What makes this recipe the Best Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche? I think it’s the ability to mix things up depending on what you are feeling for the day. Adjust your spices to fit your tastes. Do you want just shrimp? Do you want shrimp and scallops? Or do you want […]
I recently got back from a trip to Paso Robles which included some wine tastings and great food. The food was amazing and definitely inspired me once I got home. At Parrish Family Vineyards we enjoyed some fine wine and some perfect food pairings. One of those dishes I especially […]
You are probably looking for the best recipe for a scallion pancake if you are a dim sum fanatic like me. The scallion pancake is a great addition to start off your dim sum brunch in the right direction. What makes this recipe so addicting is the flavor and aroma […]
Making my Perfectly Crunchy Wontons always seems to be the right dish to take care of my cravings for something fried, sweet, and spicy! I have been having cravings these days for Asian-inspired dim sum. That is primarily due to a great cooking class that I had with Chef Paul […]
Apparently, the big food fad is a new way to make a quesadilla. I like quesadillas; they are fast and easy to make and can be made for any meal of the day. This “new” Tik Tok version that has been moving through the internet involves putting ingredients into the […]
New Year’s Eve is coming up fast and my Brie Orange-Cranberry Bites is a perfect appetizer to prepare for the night. It is quick and it’s easy. You and your family will love it! Look in your local market for the Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet. It is perfect for this […]
I don’t know if you have ever gone through the maze of an IKEA Store, but the reward of finding your way through the store is being able to enjoy one of the best versions of Swedish Meatballs at their in-house restaurant! I’m not quite sure how authentic their recipe […]
On Veteran’s Day, Nancy and I visited the Murrieta Rotary Club’s Field of Honor. All the rows of American Flags and the attached stories of the individual Veteran represented provides quite an impressive display. You need to visit if you have never been. We stopped for lunch at a local […]
Just another COVID-19 Day…T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!) What to do? What to do? Today is another Someday on our path through this COVID-19 “stuff”. My “family” needs wine and of course food! Weather-wise, it looks as if it is going to be a pretty nice day. It was time […]
Another day on my COVID-19 watch… Empanadas….Yes, it is a comfort food kind of day. The rain has started. So as this chaos and life weirdness continue, any semblance of normalcy is appreciated. I was thinking of the Rotary Club of Temecula which I am a member of and all […]
Another day on my COVID-19 watch… I am really in the mood for a bowl of chili and have not made a bowl in awhile. I continue to look for ways to clean out my pantry. I check the freezer. Sure enough, I have a 5 lb bag of chopped […]
I know, I know…You thought I was just throwing out some unknown word just to hook you into looking at this recipe. Well, yes, that may be true, but I wanted to introduce you to something you may never have known about. I was not aware of nduja until recently […]