Ragu Lasagna with Spinach Ricotta

Santa Barbara, California We made a cozy little motel on Bath Street our home away from home in Santa Barbara. We checked in, parked the car safely in front of our room and set out to discover Santa Barbara on foot, bike, Surrey cycle and city shuttle. “Park and Go” is our relaxing way to…

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…

Hatch Chile Spiked Pulled Pork Sandwich

with K.O.’s Southwest Barbecue Sauce   Hatch-Chile Spiked Pulled Pork Sandwich – – beer, onion (chopped), pork (roast, butt, shoulder or loin, bone-in), barbecue sauce (see link for K.O.’s Southwest Sauce above), Hatch Chile (roasted, skin and seeds removed), butter, buns (soft ), salt, black pepper, In a large heavy stockpot (Le Creuset), heat the…

K.O.’s Southwest Barbecue Sauce

[wpurp-searchable-recipe]K.O.’s Southwest Barbecue Sauce – – butter, onion (sweet, chopped), garlic (minced), cider vinegar, chili powder, oregano (dried), ground mustard, ketchup ((we prefer Heinz)), dark brown sugar, Jack Daniels Whiskey ((or any other whiskey or bourbon)), chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper (freshly ground ), smoked paprika, Melt the butter in a heavy stockpot,…

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…

Hatch Chile Bean Dip

Never buy a can at the grocery store again! This recipe calls for Taco Seasoning. Use store-bought or make your own. Here’s a link to  RoadTripFlavors Taco Seasoning. Hatch Chile Bean Dip – – refried beans (homemade preferred, or 1 15 oz. can), taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade (see link above)), salt, black pepper, Hatch…

Hatch Chile & Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Hatch Chile & Cheese Stuffed Chicken – With Hatch Chile Pan Sauce – Hatch Chile & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts: chicken (boneless, skinless breasts, trimmed), goat cheese (softened), Hatch Chile (roasted, skin and seeds removed, minced), cilantro (stems removed and chopped), red onion (minced), salt, black pepper, prosciutto, olive oil, Hatch Chile Pan Sauce: pan…