There are so many food recipes on my blog, I realized I have never provided a drink recipe. So today we are making the Best Smokin’ Whiskey Old Fashioned! Nancy took me to Agua Caliente Casino in Palm Desert for Father’s Day and they happened to have a great Cigar […]
Let’s Make a Potato Pavé! I’m always looking for something different that sets my taste buds going. I have been seeing what looked to me to be a block of potatoes which caught my eye. Looking further into what the heck this dish was all about, I found out that […]
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 […]
Are you looking for a Sunday Brunch dish that will get your guests’ taste buds jumping in anticipation? My recipe for my Soft Scrambled Eggs and Bacon-Filled Puff Pastry Shell With Foie Gras and King Trumpet Mushrooms With a Chamoy Drizzle just might do the trick! For me personally, I […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s make a Chocolate Toffee No-Bake Cheesecake! I’m not much of a dessert guy, but I can be convinced to indulge in some things if you catch me on occasions a little weak of mind. Desserts such as chocolate souffle, creme brulee, mousse, and ice cream on a hot day. […]
As you all know, I like my sandwiches and today I am up for making the Best Tuna Melt! As always, In order to make the best you need to use the best products that are available to you. What Makes a Great Tuna Melt? My choices for my Tuna […]
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 […]
It was time for me to come up with my version of the Best New York Style Pizza Recipe. I would describe my perfect pizza as New York Style, crispy on the bottom with a nice little chew to the dough. In my mind, there are no bad pizzas, just […]
Sometimes it’s the right time of the year to spoil yourself. Buckwheat Blinis are the perfect accompaniment for caviar to help celebrate the Holiday Season! Splurge a little at your next party with friends and family with some champagne and caviar. I go to Whole Foods about every 6 months […]
It’s that time of the year to make a delicious bowl of Louisiana Gumbo. Is this version made in the Cajun or Creole Style? Here’s where you can customize this dish to your own tastes. It’s my understanding that a Creole version would include tomatoes; the Cajun style does not. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s make the best “Colorado” Style Chile Rellenos. I live in Southern California with a ton of great Mexican food available. So I have had some outstanding Mexican food all my life and consider the cuisine one of my favorites. I have to admit that there are probably many folks […]
You are indecisive about tonight’s dinner. Should you make Chinese dumplings or an Asian noodle soup? Let’s combine the two and make my recipe for Shumai Pork and Shrimp Meatballs in a Savory Broth. If you are a lover of dim sum you are probably familiar with those steamed dumplings […]
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 […]
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 blazing hot outside and I don’t feel like a heavy meal. Let’s make the Best Greek Summer Salad Ever! A great salad can be refreshing, light, and satisfying when it’s just too hot to cook. A tomato-cucumber salad with a tasty vinaigrette is a very good starting point. From […]