Creole Cheesy Grits

Creole Cheesy Grits – Creamy and cheesy grits are smothered in highly flavorful Creole sauce. So comforting for a cool day. – Creole Sauce: olive oil, onion (finely diced), jalapeno (seeds removed and finely diced), garlic (minced), crushed tomatoes (canned, peeled), fresh basil (finely chopped), fresh oregano (finely chopped), fresh thyme (stems removed), creole seasoning,…

Grilled Carne Asada Tacos with Chipotle Cream Sauce

Grilled Carne Asada Tacos with Chipotle Cream Sauce – – Chipotle Cream Sauce: vegetable oil, onion (diced), salt, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo, sparkling Rose wine, heavy cream, butter, chicken base, Carne Asada Tacos: carne asada flap meat (or skirt steak), taco seasoning (see link below), Kosher salt, corn tortillas (or flour), pico de…

French-Dipped Sandwiches

French-Dipped Sandwiches – French-Dipped Sandwiches are a Game Day Grillers favorite! Whether grilling outside or tailgating, prepare the ingredients in advance for easy cooking! For this recipe, you will need a cast iron skillet and a roasting pan. Also, a wire sieve and sauce pan for reducing the au jus. – Roast Beef and Au…

Irish Beer and Beef Stew

Irish Beer and Beef Stew – – Group #1: bacon (cut into small dice), beef chuck (cut into 2" dice), Kosher salt, black pepper, onion (small), garlic (finely minced), dark Irish beer (Guinness is preferred), tomato paste, fresh thyme (stems tied together in bouquet), carrots (cut into 1" pieces), celery (cut into 1′ pieces), white…

New Orleans Hushpuppies

New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans appeal is all about the food. A Ferdi at Mother’s, Gumbo at K-Paul’s, shrimp and grits at NOLA, catfish Po-Boy’s at Johnny’s and some amazing hushpuppies at Jaeger’s. New Orleans Hushpuppies – Crispy, spicy, sweet goodness of these classic hushpuppies are sure to please your New Orleans cravings. Double the…

Mushrooms Inside & Out Pasta

Amsterdam, Netherlands The canals of Amsterdam captured our favor immediately. They are shimmering corridors inter-woven into this Northern European city. Our three-night stay began with a walk along the Herengracht, one of the most beautiful canals in Amsterdam. It took us from our hotel to the city center. Sixteenth and 17th century architecture lines the…

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 – –…

California Latkes

Mission Viejo, California In the RoadTripFlavors kitchen, we are always experimenting with our own versions of traditional recipes. We enjoyed potato latkes with applesauce at a Hanukkah celebration. They were delicious and passed the test of perfection when everyone went back for more and more. For our California Latkas (see recipe below), traditional potato latkes…

Bolognase

Mise En Place! This recipe may seem complex, but prepping all the ingredients in advance will streamline the process. You will create a sauce with a deep layers of flavors. Your dinner guests will rave about the meal! Bolognase – This dish is a labor of love. Prepare all of the ingredients in advance. (see…

Meatball Ragout

Meatball Ragout – A French Canadian dish that we found in Quebec City. Americans will recognize the flavors similar to Salisbury Steak. Truly a comforting dish. – Meatballs: egg, milk, Panko breadcrumbs, beef (lean ground chuck), ketchup (Heinz perferred), mustard (coarse ground), Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, onion powder, olive oil, Ragout (Gravy): butter, onion…