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 – –…

Grilled Salmon Sandwich

Grilled Salmon Sandwich – – salmon (filets or steaks), House Spice Mix (see recipe index), olive oil, soft rolls (sourdough, focaccia or French), tomato (sliced), red onion (sliced thin), dill pickle (sliced), Romaine lettuce, Dressing: mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, hot sauce (Tabasco, Crystal, Cajun Chef), Rub the salmon on the flesh sides with house seasoning. …

Sunday Sauce

Sunday Sauce – – olive oil, onion (grated), garlic (minced), oregano (dried), basil (Dried), red pepper flake, black pepper, bay leaves, thyme, tomato (whole, 28 oz. can, diced small, juice retained), tomato sauce (15 oz. cans), tomato paste (6 oz. can), salt and pepper (to taste), Heat the olive oil in the pot with the…

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…

Empanadas

Empanadas – – Empanada Dough: water, Kosher salt, all purpose flour, butter (unsalted), egg (beaten with1 tbsp. water), Chicken and Vegetable Filling: olive oil, onion (chopped), paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano, jalapeño pepper (chopped), tomato (chopped), zucchini (chopped), carrot (chopped), chicken (cooked, cut into ½ “ cubes, ), tomato juice (if needed), salt and…

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp – – BBQ Shrimp: shrimp (16-20 count, peeled and deveined), Barbecue Seasoning (see recipe index), olive oil, garlic (chopped), Sherry wine, apple cider vinegar, tomato juice, tomato (each cut into 6 wedges), lemon (cut into 6 wedges), green onion (trimmed and cut into 1” long pieces), compound butter, sourdough bread, Compound…

Ahi Burger with Tangy Tartar Sauce

The secret to our ahi tuna burgers is the Tangy Tartar Sauce.  So simple, it dresses the fish with bright flavors and lets the fresh fish be the star.  We like to cook ahi tuna steaks on high heat to sear the outside.  Then slice it thin for the burger.  You can also prepare or…

Greek Turkey Burger

Greek Turkey Burger – – turkey (ground ), onion (grated (use a typical cheese grater and grate into a bowl to capture the onion juice)), oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, pita bread, Romaine lettuce, tomato (sliced), red onion (sliced), cheese (feta, crumbled into bite-size chunks), Kalamata olives, Tzatziki (see recipe index), Place the ground…

Smoked Fish Appetizer Plate

Smoked Fish Appetizer Plate – – fish (smoked albacore and salmon), red onion (dices), capers, tartar sauce (see recipe ), tomato (diced to bite-sized chunks), Assemble the ingredients on a plate. Let everyone assemble their own smoked fish bites. Serve with crostini or crackers.; – Smoked Fish Appetizer Plate 12345 Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You:…

West Coast Nicoise Salad

West Coast Nicoise Salad – – Nicoise Salad: Romaine lettuce, asparagus (grilled al dente with olive oil & red pepper flakes), tomato (grape, fresh, halved), egg (hard cooked and quartered), red onion (sliced), black olives, salmon (blackened on the grill with blackening spice), Balsamic Vinaigrette: balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, olive oil (extra virgin…