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…

Izzy Knows Best Scalloped Potatoes

Izzy Knows Best Scalloped Potatoes – – potato (Yukon Gold, peeled and sliced very thin), garlic (paper skin removed and smashed), salt (to taste), heavy cream, cheese (double cream gouda ), Parmesan cheese, Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic and simmer until…

Grilled Chicken Gyros

Grilled Chicken Gyros – – Greek-Spiced Chicken: chicken (cooked, cut to bite-sized pieces), olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, Gyros: flatbread (or pita), chicken (Greek-spiced ), tomato (sliced into wedges), iceberg lettuce, red onion (thinly sliced), potato (French fried, cooked and golden brown), Tzatziki (see recipe index), In a mixing bowl, combine…

Pop’s Favorite Potato Salad

Pop’s Favorite Potato Salad – – potato (red), salt, sour cream, mayonnaise (we prefer Best Foods), mustard, Tabasco, pickle juice, yellow onion (diced), Kosher dill pickle (diced), celery (diced), hard-cooked eggs (diced), salt and black pepper (to taste), bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled), In a large pot, bring salted water (enough to cover the potatoes)…

Extra Crispy Potato Bites

Extra Crispy Potato Bites – – potato (russet or red, washed and cut into bite-sized chunks), Kosher salt, olive oil, salt, black pepper, spice blend (use your favorite homemade or store-bought ), Place cut potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 tbsp. Kosher salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for…

Green Chile Stew

Green Chile Stew – – cooking oil, onion (diced), garlic (minced), oregano, chicken broth (see below), green chiles (roasted, prepared and diced), chicken ( breasts, cooked and cut into large chunks), potato (red, washed and cut into large chunks), cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tbsp. water), salt and pepper (to taste), In a heavy pot, heat…

Vichyssoise or Potato Leek Soup

Vichyssoise or Potato Leek Soup – – chicken broth, leek (chopped and washed, see notes), potato (russet, peeled and cut into cubes), salt and pepper (to taste), heavy cream, chives ( or parsley, finely chopped, for garnish), In a heavy pot, bring the stock to a boil and add the leeks. Simmer for 20 minutes….

Blue Cheese Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes

Blue Cheese Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes – – potato (red, washed), sour cream, blue cheese (crumbled), butter, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F and bake the potatoes until cooked through (about an hour); Set aside to cool slightly. When able to handle, cut each potato in half and scoop…

Midnight Snack Curry for Two

Midnight Snack Curry for Two – – vegetable oil, onion (diced finely), garlic (diced finely), carrot (diced small), potato (Yukon gold, peeled and diced small), chicken broth (canned or made from boullion), vegetable oil, flour, curry powder, salt and pepper (to taste), rice (cooked short grain CalRose), Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a heavy pan,…