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 […]
The other day I had the chance to make the best potstickers ever! For those of you that enjoy making dim sum, you would have loved to have been in my position. I had the good fortune to learn all about dumplings from Chef Paul Donnelly who specializes in Asian […]
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 […]
It’s Wednesday night before Thanksgiving and I’m a little tired of cooking. Nancy wants to surprise me and take me out to dinner. The timing couldn’t be better. She did a great job of keeping the location secret as we find ourselves in front of the restaurant. I have been […]
I don’t know if you have ever gone through the maze of an IKEA Store, but the reward of finding your way through the store is being able to enjoy one of the best versions of Swedish Meatballs at their in-house restaurant! I’m not quite sure how authentic their recipe […]
This year’s Thanksgiving doesn’t quite feel like our typical celebration time. We are all ready for the this Pandemic 2020 year to go away…and not a day too soon as far as we are all concerned! This year, we may not be in a position to have the large feast […]
On Veteran’s Day, Nancy and I visited the Murrieta Rotary Club’s Field of Honor. All the rows of American Flags and the attached stories of the individual Veteran represented provides quite an impressive display. You need to visit if you have never been. We stopped for lunch at a local […]
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 […]
It’s a Cleaning Day at the Frank Household and since I need some additional incentive to continue, I think a refreshing glass of Sangria is in order! Sangria is the perfect drink; fruity, sweet, and a little tart. If desired, add some of your favorite carbonated water to top off […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chicken Marsala is one of those traditional comfort food favorites that continues to satisfy every time I make it. The combination of chicken and mushrooms in a Marsala wine cream sauce seems to be a perfect combination. This dish lends itself to any number of potential side dishes such as […]
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 […]
Before I get into how to make my Pastrami Scramble, I have to give you a small lead-in to where this recipe came from. I love a good New York Style Pastrami sandwich. I’ve had great ones from Katz’s Deli and the Carnegie Deli in New York to Canter’s and […]
Another crazy HOT COVID Day…T.G.I.S (Thank God It’s Someday!) I know…It’s 117° out, you’re hungry but don’t want to eat anything heavy. This dish is perfect and will satisfy your stomach’s grumblings! The soft and creamy burrata combined with this season’s beautiful heirloom tomatoes makes a great meal. I had […]
Just another day on my COVID-19 watch. T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!) I’m off to a staycation to celebrate Nancy’s birthday. We were not very comfortable traveling out of the state or going on a plane, so getting in my car and driving less than 2 hours from Temecula to Palos Verdes […]
Just another hot day on my COVID-19 watch. T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!) I don’t know about you, but I always have extra tortillas sitting in my pantry. I have done my wraps, tacos, enchiladas. What about pizza? Making pizza from tortillas? Quick and easy. No dough to deal with. A perfect, […]
Creme Brulee; the best and easiest dessert to make at home!
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 […]
