Every year Superbowl Sunday has provided an opportunity to taste a great variety of food. This year was no exception. We enjoyed all types of food including Latino, Philipino, Thai, and a little American Chili to fit right in. The Day has also given a few of us a chance […]
Well, maybe it was longer than a weekend. Sometimes life tells you when it’s time to take a break. Sometimes you make plans, and they don’t exactly work out, but you do the best you can and make things work. Cabo is less than 2 hours away out of San […]
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 […]
If you have ever gone to Hawaii, you know that Loco Moco is a dish that originated there and that it is a burger patty topped with an egg and smothered in brown gravy and served with rice. So what the heck does Chicago have anything to do with this […]
My son Conor is a big fan of chicken nuggets. But how many times do you do a fried-type of nugget and tell yourself, there must be something more! Maybe something a little more healthy and maybe fewer carbs. How about a Jamaican Jerk Chicken Nugget? I always look at […]
When people think of the typical Christmas Holiday Celebration, a trip to Las Vegas does not necessarily come to mind. But in the case of a few of my friends, it sounded like a great way to enjoy life this season! Our group likes to put in about 10 miles […]
Weather is getting colder and I am in the mood for something that is comforting and will warm my heart. Soup is always the first thing that crosses my mind when I am in that kind of mood. I love this recipe, as the smells that fill up the room […]
I am not asking you where you want to go on your next vacation. But there is something in common with all those locations; and that is in regards to pizza. Yes, you heard me. Everyone, including your Mother, has an opinion on where the best pizza can be found […]
A trompo…What the heck is that? If you are a big fan of Middle Eastern Shawarma and you’ve noticed the cook slicing meat off a vertical rotisserie, you actually know what I am talking about. In Mexico, the thinking is that the vertical rotisserie originated in Puebla, Mexico in the […]
Going to my brother Steve’s house in Palos Verdes for Thanksgiving. I have to make a decision, stay in town overnight or drive my 2 hours back to Temecula. There is a beautiful Resort about 15 minutes away overlooking the Pacific Coast. Well, since I really didn’t want to drive […]
I had an Air Fryer sitting around the house that I haven’t used in awhile and thought that it was about time to try again this Thanksgiving. Trying to eat healthier these days, so using an air fryer and thinking that anything I can do to get crispy skin on […]
Classes are done at Yamashita Karate for the night. Kids did great! Happy Hour 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Ryu Sushi in Temecula. Done deal!! Ryu is just down the street from my Karate Studio, so it is very convenient to go there. It’s that good that we take […]
Hearing so much about the benefits of eating avocados and having them for breakfast, I decided today was the day. I took an individual serving cast iron pot and added a small amount of salsa to the bottom of the pot. I cut the avocado in half; took out the […]
One of my all-time favorite meals is Beef Stroganoff. I always looked forward to Stroganoff night at the Frank Family Dinner Table. Stroganoff just seemed to be the perfect comfort food! It usually meant beef topped off with a flavorful cream sauce over egg noodles. With some tips from a […]
Weather is starting to kick in and nothing better at the end of the day is having a hot bowl of chili. In case you are interested, chili is the meal and chile is that hot little pepper that goes into your chili. Now you may ask me, “Why no […]
Do you have the thoughts that float in your head that when Thanksgiving is over, you have a hard time like always trying to figure out what to do with all your turkey leftovers other than making sandwiches? Not that sandwiches are bad. I do love making a stacked turkey […]
It is that time of the year when soup starts to sound really good. Whether you are looking for a main course for Lunch or a side dish for the Holidays, a bowl of hot soup can be the perfect answer! As always, thanks for Spending Time In My Kitchen!
This is the pumpkin bread recipe I use with my Pumpkin Bread Sausage Wild Mushroom Stuffing. Don’t let that stop you from making this easy recipe anytime you are in the mood! It is great for breakfast. Toast it up and add a little honey butter. Perfect!! As always, thanks […]
Absolutely one of the best food days of the year! I just love Thanksgiving. Not only is it a great day to hang with the family and watch football games, but we can reflect on all the things we can be thankful for as we loosen our belts and enjoy […]
Let’s make the Best Spicy Crab Dip tonight. Sometimes you just want a dish that is quick and easy to make. Something you can make for the Sunday Football Game Tailgate. Or something to eat while you and that special someone watch your favorite TV shows. This is just a […]