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 […]
This last week I made some fajitas which meant I needed to make the best Mexican Rice Ever as a side to go with it! Every Mexican Abuela has her own variation of this dish and since I don’t have one I needed to do a little research. One constant […]
Latkas are just the best potato pancakes ever! It’s the holiday season and Hanukkah is here. Why not make these crispy cakes of goodness? They are simple to make, so no excuses not to. A Couple of Good Hints! Here are a couple of good hints to remember when making […]
Your family has a tradition of Asian Takeout Night every Sunday. Your favorite Chinese Restaurant is no longer in business and you are very sad. What to do? Make your own, of course! Kung Pao Chicken has always been my favorite dish for Chinese Takeout. I know that Chinese Takeout […]
I have been known to enjoy a little wine in my time. So Nancy and I decided to try out the wine at Altisima winery which is one of Temecula Valley’s newest wineries. We were impressed at what a great job the 8 local family owners did in putting together […]
Everyone has their Family recipes that have to be served every Thanksgiving. I know that I have certain special dishes that I have to bring to Thanksgiving or else! I am not sure what that “or else” exactly means, but I don’t want to find out! So today I am […]
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 […]
What could be better than a chicken roulade stuffed with Nduja? Your first question might be, “what is Nduja?” Nduja is not a typical Italian dish that most of us are familiar with. Nduja (pronounced en-DOO-ya) is a soft, spreadable type of pork salami (paté-like) with Calabrian chiles and a […]