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 […]
If you are looking for the best layered Lasagna Bolognese, you have come to the right place. Who needs 3 or 4 layers when you can make 10, 20, 50, or 100! One of my tests when checking out a new Italian restaurant is how tasty their lasagna dish is. […]
It’s time to make the Best Quick Recipe for a Spicy Chili Crisp! Chili crisp has to be one of my favorite condiments. My journey started many years ago as I was scanning my local Asian grocery store for chili oil. I came across some Laoganma Spicy Chili Crisp. From […]
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 […]
I found myself in need to put together a quick Carolina-Style Coleslaw that I could fix at the last minute to top off a BBQ pork sandwich. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do! That’s why today I am using a prepackaged mix of cabbage and […]
Friends are finally getting back together and enjoying each other’s company now that COVID regulations are opening up some. That means it’s time to celebrate and make this the best Cinco de Mayo ever. There are so many great Mexican recipes out there. What are you in the mood for? […]
Sometimes when I am thinking about what to eat I may start with a combo of ingredients like let’s say for example foie gras and pizza. (Doesn’t everyone have this thought?) I haven’t had pizza in a while and then my synapses started working and I come up with figs. […]
Today’s recipe is to help you make The Best Cajun Spicy Shrimp and Grits! I recently enjoyed a visit to one of the great food cities found in the US; New Orleans where I had the best Cajun Crawfish Boil. My Inspiration Nancy’s daughter and son-in-law who live in New […]
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 […]
What the heck is molecular gastronomy and what does that have to do with homemade caviar? I openly state to my readers I watch too many food shows. Yes, I am a food showaholic! There has to be a 12-step program out there somewhere for those of us that can’t […]
Living in Temecula allows me to celebrate various occasions and holidays in the midst of some beautiful vineyard countrysides. This year’s Valentine’s Day I was able to celebrate at a Wine and Food paring at The Doffo Winery. I can always count on them to put on a great event. […]
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 […]
This last weekend turned out to be a “Doffo Winery Weekend”. If you are familiar with the wineries in the Temecula Valley, you will know of the great wines produced at the Doffo Winery. The Winery definitely showcases their Italian and Argentine heritage in the wine they produce and the […]
I am just going to say it; Bacon Jam is just the best condiment ever! Put it on your burger. Place it on your charcuterie plate. Are you an Avocado Toast person? Next time mix in some sweet and savory bacon jam as a tasty treat for breakfast. So good! […]
When the weather is 45° in Southern California, I tend to look for recipes that are comforting and that will warm my internals. I know for you East Coasters, 45° is still flip-flops and shorts weather! But for us Californians who don’t know how to drive in the rain and […]
When I think back to the best Chicken Tikka Masala recipe I have ever had, my mind always goes back to a dish I had in a small restaurant in the outskirts of London, England. For those who have never been to England, there is a large Indian population; and […]
Has your mouth started watering yet? It’s hard not to react when that hot sizzling plate of fajitas passes your table with the smells from the grilled meats and veggies enticing you to pay attention! My standard is a carnitas burrito or plate. I love when the carnitas is a […]
