Ranch Spice Mix

Ranch Spice Mix – – dried parsley, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, In a jar, add the ingredients, cover and shake to mix. ; Store in a cool, dry place. This recipe is perfect for dips, salad dressings and even dry rub for chicken or meat.; – Ranch Spice Mix…

Homemade French Dressing

Homemade French Dressing – Sweet and savory salad dressing for lettuces and greens. Pairs perfectly with a French-style roasted chicken. – white wine vinegar (or cider vinegar), ketchup (Heinz preferred), olive oil (extra virgin), Worchestershire sauce, sugar, garlic powder, sea salt (or to taste), black pepper (or to taste), In a glass jar with a…

Basil Pesto Vinaigrette

Basil Pesto Vinaigrette – – pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic powder, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt (add more to taste), black pepper (add more to taste), In a mini-prep food processor, add the pine nuts and pulse to a smooth consistency. Now add the fresh basil leaves and pulse to fine…

Happy Hour Cheese Spread

Happy Hour Cheese Spread – – goat cheese, cream cheese (softened at room temperature), whole milk or half and half, parsley (fresh, chopped finely), thyme (fresh, leaves removed from stems), garlic powder, salt (add more to taste), black pepper, Piment d’Espelette ((smoky French red pepper) or paprika), In a small mixing bowl, add the goat…

Creamy Avocado Salsa on The Grand Quesadilla

Newport Beach, California Fresh sea air, blue skies and a warm breeze welcomed us to Newport Beach in July. Our sole mission for the day was to celebrate our granddaughter, Emily, for her seventh birthday. It was just the three of us to explore the Orange County coast and pamper our girl. What a grand…

Open Sandwich (Norwegian Smørbrød)

Oslo, Norway We loved the open-faced sandwich idea in Norway. Less bread, more protein! So we took the lead from a meal we had at a downtown Oslo restaurant and made and a sandwich with some kicked up flavors, you know, RoadTripFlavors-style. Peppered dry smoked salmon and fluffy scrambled eggs are accentuated by a creamy…

Albondigas Soup

Mission Viejo, CA K.O. And I are avid collectors of colorful Fiesta dinnerware. Fiesta and Southwest cuisine have a particularly appealing synchronicity. What could be more appetizing than our Albondigas Soup in Fiesta? This is a typical meal at home, RoadTripFlavors-style. Click on the photo below to link to the recipe. Albondigas Soup – –…

Savory Quinoa Salad

The 2016 Fancy Food Show in San Francisco inspired us to source the best ingredients for this healthful Mediterranean side dish. We acquired quinoa from Bob’s Red Mill, goat cheese from Petaluma, kalamata olives from Greece, olive oil from California and produce from our local farmer’s market. Bon Appetit! Savory Quinoa Salad – – Quinoa:…

Karl’s Grill Rub

Fullerton, California K.O.’s dad, Karl, loved a well-seasoned grilled steak back in the day. We honored him by naming our grilling spice mix after him! Karl’s Grill Rub – – Kosher salt (coarse), black pepper, paprika, crushed red peppers (less if desired), garlic powder, onion powder, coriander (ground), dill, Measure ingredients into a jar. Place…

Southwest Vinaigrette

Southwest Vinaigrette – – cider vinegar, red onion (minced), salt, black pepper (freshly ground), chile powder, honey, garlic powder, olive oil, In a small jar, combine the vinegar and onion. Set aside for 15 minutes to soften the onion. Add the remaining ingredients and shake until combined.; – Southwest Vinaigrette 12345 Votes: 1 Rating: 3…