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Recently we visited San Diego to see a concert. We were told to stop at the Cardiff Seaside Market on our way home. What for you ask? To pick up some “Cardiff Crack”. We are certainly not drug users but when it comes to food, we can be convinced to […]
I’m hoping you try out this recipe because it makes Just a Great Pastrami Sandwich! If you live in a town just like mine there are no delis that sell a great homemade pastrami. In March everyone is making Corned Beef because of St. Paddy’s Day. All I can say […]
Let’s try a charcoal steak rub. Now I’m not talking about taking a charcoal briquette and rubbing it on your steak. We decided to pick one of the many seasoning rubs on the market that has activated charcoal as an ingredient. It brings a dramatic appearance to your beef dish […]
Let’s make a New Orleans Feast! We have family coming over from New Orleans. So the plan is to make a dinner to celebrate their visit and to partake and enjoy some of the great dishes from that part of the country. The meal plan is to serve Grilled Oysters, […]
To make your day you sometimes just need a nice charred, medium-rare steak; topping it off with the Best Steak Sauce Ever and watching it slowly dripping off over the side! So good! That’s the plan for today. The hard part for me is figuring out which kind of steak […]
Today we are making the Best Birria-Style Smash Burger Taco. Birria tacos are everywhere these days. And I love ’em. I am a sauce guy. So anytime I can dip something in a sauce or gravy (ie. fries in gravy a la poutine or a seasoned french dip), I’m a […]
Beef bourguignon is just a great comfort food. You might think because of the name that the dish is too fancy and complex to make at home. Tasting the rich and intense flavor of this dish might reinforce that thought. All that being said, the ingredients are fairly basic. The […]
Beef stroganoff and Spaetzle are just a great combination. Stroganoff is just one of the all-time great comfort foods and one of the Frank Family’s favorite dishes. Today, I decided to make it with spaetzle. Typically, I have always served stroganoff with egg noodles. There are many recipes for spaetzle […]
The winter season is coming upon us. Maybe in Southern California not so much. But that doesn’t stop us from enjoying soups and stews which taste especially great right now. Since one of my favorite dishes is chili, let’s be a little non-traditional and make some Pumpkin-Butternut Squash Chili. Pumpkin-Butternut […]
Today’s recipe is just the perfect pairing of Pork Belly and a Fig Balsamic Vinegar Agrodolce! What is an Agrodolce? I am a sauce guy and enjoy everything from the perfect demi-glace to an Alabama White Sauce. Agrodolce is an Italian sweet and sour sauce that can enhance any roasted […]
I am heading to New Orleans today. Well…not really…just figuratively. What I am talking about is Jambalaya, an incredibly flavorful rice dish. Add Andouille sausage and chicken and you have a one-pot wonder. It is a very simple dish that your family will love. The Big Decision…Cajun or Creole Jambalaya? […]
If you are looking for the Perfect Chili Recipe for the Perfect Hot Dog, you have come to the right place! If I am in the mood for a chili dog or burger, my thoughts first wander to past memories like my first chili dog at the Original Tommy’s off […]
Why heat up the house when it’s perfect grilling weather outside. Friends are coming over so let’s grill up some burgers! Specifically, let’s make some Smash Burgers topped off with an Animal-Style Sauce! What’s a Smash Burger? It is just what it sounds like. I am using a 3 oz […]
May 28 was National Burger Day. Father’s Day is just around the corner! Woooohoooo!! Sometimes there is nothing better than a great burger that can temporarily take care of all my cravings in one sitting. Of course, it all depends on how I am feeling and how extravagant/excessive/unconventional/extreme my taste […]
When I put together recipes for my blog, I always work on recipes that I really enjoy eating. Poutine is one of those dishes that is one of my favorites. What’s not to like when you combine a flavorful gravy, crispy fries, and cheese? The best poutine in the Temecula […]
Braised short ribs…coffee, maple, and bourbon…hash brown waffle. I am thinking that the title of this blog alone has to spur some interest in checking out exactly what the heck this recipe is all about. You just can’t find a more tender or more flavorful cut of meat than a […]
We all have heard of chicken and waffles. But what about turkey and waffles! Have you ever thought about making waffles from your favorite stuffing recipe? Thanksgiving is coming up and it’s a great time to experiment. So, I did just that and found that my Pumpkin Bread Wild Mushroom […]
Sloppy Joe’s! You know you want it! You can’t look at a picture of a Sloppy Joe and not want to take a big bite. The memories of your childhood flashback to your Sunday family meal with the highlight of the meal being the Sloppy Joe! In developing this recipe, […]
Beef Birria and Tuetano Tacos. I have never had birria, so I was intrigued. These days, I am finding myself open to different tastes and textures in what I eat. I read an article by Troy Johnson who writes for the San Diego Magazine. It was about a family restaurant […]
Elote is probably the best version of corn on the cob on the planet! When you put together mayo, sour cream, chile powder, and other herbs and spices, and cook it on the grill; that taste combination is just amazing! Since the season for corn on the cob is May […]