My favorite Poké Bowl recipe is for you if you are a sushi and sashimi lover and have never had a Poké Bowl! There are lots of options to make it perfect for you and your family! Where to Find Sashimi Quality Fish Finding sashimi quality fish is so much […]
It’s raining outside today and cozy inside with the fireplace on. How about some comfort food; It’s time to make the Best Meatloaf and Mushroom Gravy. I was challenged by a friend to make a recipe. I accomplished all that and more. The meatloaf was moist on the inside; with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sometimes a beer and spicy food can be the ultimate eating experience. When I am feeling a little saucy, my first go-to is my Drunken Spicy Noodle Dish. If I just can’t wait, I’ll head out to my local hot spot, Spicy Noodle in Murrieta to get my fix! This […]
Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than a great meatball with a marinara sauce topped with some Parmesan/Romano cheese and some chopped basil. Making that perfect meatball can bring back those memories of family meals enjoyed long ago. A good friend of mine and I decided to have a meatball […]
Today we are making a great savory Japanese Tare Sauce. “What is a tare sauce?” Have you been to a Sushi Restaurant and really enjoyed the sauce that was used as a glaze on the eel nigiri? It is called tare, or unagi no tare. If you enjoy going out […]
Huli Huli Chicken and Li Hing powder… are not terms that the average consumer of food would know. However, if you have ever been to Hawaii you are probably very familiar with Huli Huli. WHAT IS HULI HULI CHICKEN If you have visited Hawaii, you probably have seen the food […]
Are you looking for a traditional recipe for Pasta Carbonara? You have come to the right place! I think you will find that my recipe for a traditional and authentic pasta carbonara will care of all your needs. I like to visit my favorite restaurants when developing my recipes. So […]
I am so confused…Is it Muffuletta, or is it Muffaletta? What I do know is that Central Grocery in New Orleans is famous for its Muffulettas and should be the ultimate judge. They started selling Muffulettas back in 1906 and they declare that they are the creators of the Muffuletta. […]
When I visit a new restaurant these days, it seems I get inspired to make my own version of one of their outstanding dishes. This time I came across a wonderful luxurious dessert called Sticky Toffee Pudding. This just might be The Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe around! Add some […]
How do we cook the Perfect Tri-Tip Steak and achieve the most tender of steaks every time and never fail? You know you like your steak cooked medium-rare but can’t seem to get a handle on cooking it correctly. What would you do? If you have never tried a technique […]
When it comes to Chinese restaurants, I have my favorite dishes. Dim sum and Kung Pao are two of my favorites. Hot and Sour Soup is another favorite. Even if it’s 100° outside like it happens to be in Temecula these days, I will always have a bowl! It’s the […]
Alabama White Sauce can be the recipe that your friends will continue to talk about every time a discussion comes up about which is the best sauce to top off your BBQ Chicken. We all know that BBQ means something different depending on who you are talking to and what […]
You have an extra day this weekend before you have to go back to work and you have family and friends who have nothing to do. Add some BBQ like a BBQ Rib Sandwich to the mix and you have the perfect combination! I love any opportunity I can get […]
Back to another day on my COVID-19 watch. T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!) I don’t know about you, but in the heat of summer, I’m not really in the mood to sit outside in 90° weather due to restaurant restrictions so, all I crave is a great salad. One of my all-time […]
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 […]
Why stop for takeout, when you can make better than takeout fried rice at home! I try to stay away from too many carbs. But every once in a while you have to take care of your cravings. The great thing about this dish is that it’s easy to make […]
Mexico has a great variety of food styles based on its many regions. I am always excited to try something new whenever I travel outside the US. On one of my visits to Los Cabos, I had the pleasure of eating at Casa Don Rodrigo where I had their version […]