Eats
Carnitas Tacos, Hard Shell Style
I love and live with a man from San Diego, which equates to eating Mexican food more than the average American. Mexican cuisine is extremely diverse when it comes to its food carriers — you’ve got tacos, burritos, enchiladas, empanadas, flautas, taquitos, tostadas, chimichangas, tortas or tamales. It’s the filler ingredients and the flavors that don’t differ tremendously, but the options in carriers that diversifies the cuisine. So when we run across a 14 pound cut of pork shoulder for $24...
read morePasta with Brussel Sprouts & Bacon
Don’t scrunch your nose! I know the title bares the unthinkable — brussel sprouts. But have you ever tried brussel sprouts that have NOT needed to be defrosted or boiled? The common dislike for this vegetable is turning around, I am stumbling across recipes left and right in which brussels are either the star or the compliment. Roasted brussel sprouts, brussel sprouts salad, grilled brussel sprouts and now sprouts with pasta. Seriously just try them. If your a carbonara fan then this simple and delicious...
read moreTomato Soup + Grilled Cheese
Chris and I were out in our rock playground today — climbing rock faces and enjoying the “brisque” winter air of Malibu Creek State Park in December. As our aching limbs began to grow weary and the sun started to set, my food brain went down the path of grilled cheese and tomato soup? I personally have never been a die-hard tomato soup fan. In my opinion it is one of those things that you either are or you aren’t. I appreciate it, don’t get me wrong, however if it pops up on a menu I...
read morePork Medallions with Rosemary Pear Sauce
Farm Fresh to You. It’s the name of the company that now delivers a reasonable sized box of fresh fruit, vegetables, greens, nuts, and herbs to my front door every other Thursday. What it does is forces me outside my comfort zone. Do you ever feel like you are in a cooking rut, making the same things every week? Then find a farm delivery service near you! My box this week came complete with the following: (1) Acorn Squash (4) Fuji Apples (4) Bosc Pears (1) Ruby Grapefruit (2) Fuyu Persimmon (10) Satsuma Mandarin Oranges 1 lb...
read moreSausage Sandwiches with Onion Sauce & Grilled Pepper Relish
A take on the classic New York sausage and peppers sandwich that is easy to come by on any street corner. These sausage sandwiches take your expectations of what a sandwich can be up a notch — or perhaps two. The ultimate tailgate recipe or everyday dinner. It’s one your friends or family will be begging you to make again and again. Grilled Red Pepper Relish 3 red bell peppers, grilled, peeled seeded and coarsely chopped 3 cloves, roasted garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 3...
read moreChimichurri & Grilled Steak
I am finally back in the kitchen. It feels like it has been an eternity and quite honestly, I have felt rusty. Tonight, I bring you a simple chimichurri sauce that will add some BAM to an everyday grilled steak or any grilled meat for the matter. Chimichurri Sauce: 1/2 small garlic clove 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint and cilantro 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon water Kosher salt and freshly ground black...
read moreSliders, 8 Recipes You’re Sure to Salivate Over
Mini burgers on mini buns, whats not to like! If a restaurant has sliders on the menu 85% of the time my decision is made for me. There is something so very enticing when it comes to miniature food. Burgers are no exception. I have been scouring the web for some innovative slider recipes to test out. Below are the recipes that are encouraging some extreme mouth-watering. Spicy Whiskey BBQ, The Pioneer Woman Crispy Cheese Burgers, Coupon Clipping Cook Crab Cake Sliders, Jessica Burns Pork Belly with Pickled...
read moreMini Baked Chimichangas
Living in Southern California and being the Mexican food enthusiast that I am, re-creating the authentic Mexican flavors in my own kitchen is a constant challenge. A challenge that my locale does it’s very best to help me succeed at with extensive access to fresh tortillas, mexican spices, carnecerias, tomatillos, and spicy peppers galore. Tonight I am happy to share a new favorite, Mini Baked Chimichangas! You will devour these up so fast, you’ll wish you made...
read moreChicken Marsala, Love for Mushrooms
I am so very happy to be sharing a recipe for Chicken Marsala with you tonight. I am entering those chaotic months of April through June in which blogging takes a back burner to real life. My chances to be inspired in the kitchen are rare, simply due to lack of time. Weeknights and even weekends, you more often than not will find Chris and I scrounging the fridge for unplanned and easy concoctions. Instead of eating to create, we are eating to fuel. It’s been a rainy, windy weekend in Santa Monica and it...
read moreAhi Tuna Avocado Stack or Tuna Tartare for the Fancy
There is something utterly delectable about sushi-grade tuna, it’s melt-in-your mouth qualities and simply flavor are some of my favorite on this planet. Mix it with a few simple ingredients and I could eat buckets full. Tonight I added the contrasting color of tasty home-grown avocados (thanks to Nikki & Darrin) and created a distinctive dish that is sure to encourage an abundance of drool. Tuna Avocado Stack Ingredients 8 ounces sushi-grade Ahi Tuna, diced 1 tsp Siracha...
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