Garden Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Garden Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta – – tomatoes (garden ripened, chopped), garlic (minced, more to taste), olive oil (extra virgin), balsamic vinegar, sea salt (more to taste), black pepper, French baguette, olive oil, fresh basil leaves (cut in chiffon add ribbons), Add chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to a mixing…

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…

Sloe Gin Vinaigrette

Yes, we stashed a bottle of sloe gin in our luggage for our flight home from London. Our gin tasting tour at City of London Distillery was so memorable. The small batch, handcrafted elixirs, produced in the middle of the city, carry a charming story. Every time we pull the bottle from the cabinet, we…

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:…

Mushy Peas

The RoadTripFlavors version of Mushy Peas uses frozen peas rather than traditional dried peas. In the U.K., dried marrowfat peas are readily available and are soaked in baking soda to reconstitute. It would take some internet shopping to find them in the U.S., but dried split peas may be substituted. Our recipe substitutes whole frozen peas. We actually…

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce – – parsley (fresh, removed from stems and chopped finely), oregano (fresh), garlic (chopped to a fine paste), olive oil, white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes (or to taste), sea salt, black pepper (fresh ground), Place the parsley, oregano and garlic in a food processor and pulse to chop.  Drizzle half the olive…

Brewhouse Radishes

Brewhouse Radishes – – radishes (sliced thin on a mandoline slicer), butter (topped with fresh chives), rye bread or pretzels, sea salt, Place the sliced radishes on a plate next to a mound of coarse sea salt, butter and bread or pretzels. Pour a cold beer and enjoy.; – Brewhouse Radishes 12345 Votes: 0 Rating:…

Slow Smoked Roasted Southwest Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast

Slow Smoked Roasted Southwest Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast – – sea salt, brown sugar, chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, allspice, turkey ( breast), Mix the spice rub ingredients completely. Place the turkey breast in a zipper plastic bag and rub the spice mix into the breast meat and under the skin. Refrigerate for up…

Pickled Beets and Eggs

Pickled Beets and Eggs – – egg (hard-cooked, peeled), beets, apple cider vinegar, water, red onion (sliced thin), garlic (peeled), sugar, sea salt, mustard seeds, Oven roast the beets in foil for 1 hour at 350 degrees F. When cooled, peel and quarter them.; Hard boil the eggs and peel.; Place the remaining ingredients in…

Garlic Cream Sauce

Garlic Cream Sauce – – shallot (chopped finely), garlic (chopped finely), olive oil, heavy cream, lemon zest (grated), sea salt (or to taste), cayenne pepper, Add the oil to a small saucepan and place over low heat. Add the shallot and garlic and sweat for 10 to 15 minutes so that the ingredients are tender…