Easy Birria-Style Beef Tacos – Birria-style tacos are all the rage in Southern California. These are so easy to make. Throw ingredients in a big pot and simmer all day. Serve with dipped and toasted corn tortillas, Oaxaca cheese and luscious dipping sauce. Dip, bite, repeat. Yum! – olive oil, boneless chuck roast (may sub…
Ingredient: olive oil
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,…
California Wood-Fired Pizza
California Wood-Fired Pizza – For optimal results, this recipe requires special ingredients and equipment. We use an Ooni Fyra 12 Wood Pellet Pizza Oven and Caputo 00 flour. For our love of authentic, slightly charred, thin-crust pizza, the investment is worth every effort and investment. – Pizza Dough for 2 12" Pizzas: active dry yeast…
Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff
Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff – Lucious roasted prime rib gives this stroganoff recipe deep, rich flavor. Uncooked chuck roast, London broil or top sirloin may be substituted, but leftover prime rib makes this recipe special. – olive oil, leftover prime rib, yellow onion (diced small), mushrooms (washed and quartered), fresh garlic (diced finely), Cognac,…
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…
Basil Pesto Vinaigrette
Basil Pesto Vinaigrette – – pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic powder, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt (add more to taste), black pepper (add more to taste), In a mini-prep food processor, add the pine nuts and pulse to a smooth consistency. Now add the fresh basil leaves and pulse to fine…
Firebird Jalapeño Cheese Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped, Smoked Chicken Breasts
Fire and chicken. Start by stuffing chicken breasts with fiery jalapeño cheese (or use even hotter peppers). Season with a fiery spice mixture, add some cayenne pepper! Then fire up the smoker for deep, smokey flavor. That’s Firebird! Firebird – Jalapeño Cheese Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped, Smoked Chicken Breasts – brown sugar, Kosher salt, cold water,…
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…