If you had asked me this morning what my view was on making desserts with polenta, my response would have been not really my thing. I did a little research however and of course was able to find something very appealing to both the eyes and mouth. The more I thought about polenta as an ingredient […]
Category: Recipes
A Little Spice Makes Everything Nice- Middle Eastern Chicken
There comes a point in the week that you are super busy running around with work, kids, ect. You had a long day and the last thing you wan to do is come home and put together a lavish meal. Keep things simple and exotically flavorful with this Middle Eastern inspired roasted chicken. The oven […]
Chicken and Chorizo Tortilla Stack Piled High
Chorizo is one of those pork sausages that provides amazing flavor to your meals. Often used is Latin American cooking chorizo has a robust flavor unlike most sausages you meet. I recently came across a chicken and tortilla dish being dubbed a tortillas stack which to me resembles a savory napoleon piled high with chicken, […]
Eggstraordinary Triple Chocolate Brownie Eggs
So Easter is over but that should not stop you from recreating these desserts. In a nutshell….ahaha get it? Seriously though, these brownies are cooked and served inside of an egg. If this was Easter they would be perfect to serve after brunch. However, don’t use the holiday as an excuse to make them only […]
Ricing Up Some Cauliflower
Let’s be honest, you like the idea of paleo eating but you are not yet ready to commit to the lifestyle completely. I totally understand. Even if you never decided to dive in all the way, you will be happy to know you can fool your kids into eating their vegetables by serving them cauliflower […]
Rolling Out Some Lobster Rolls
There is a huge debate when it comes to lobster rolls. Much like the Philly Cheese Steak or a Gumbo and Jambalaya, lobster rolls also share a heated debate. When it comes to lobster rolls the argument lies in which is better, mayo and celery or drawn butter? I have tried both version and I […]
A Deconstructed Strawberry Triffle
The art of deconstructing food is simply taking a dish apart and then recreating the dish in a different manner. This is where mason jars come into the mix. Mason jars as super popular right now. People are using mason jars as ways of storing their soups, salads, and now they are being used for […]
A Modern Spiralized Pad Thai
Today’s recipe utilizes the handy spiralizer tool. What is a sprializer you ask? Its a nifty little tool that allows you to take any vegetable and turn into a spiraled noodle. The kitchen gadget comes with different blades for different results but the outcome is really cool. The video below shows you an creative way […]
Gingered Blackberries Make One Heck Of A Crostini
Here is the scene, you have guest coming over for dinner. Your have whipped up an incredible meal where everything was cooked from scratch. The entree is finishing up in the oven but you do not have a appetizer for them to munch on while they have a glass of wine and main course finishes […]
Disneyland Pineapple Dole Whip Copycat
If you have ever been to Disneyland you know one of the best things to eat there are the Pineapple Dole Whips served in front of the Tiki Room. The line to score one of these tasty soft serve treats is usually insane and it only gets worse during those hot sunny L.A. summers. If […]
Keeping Your Carb Count Down? Try Paleo Lemon Blueberry Scones
Summer is almost here which means people get a little nervous about their appearance. If your focus is to eat right while getting fit while trying to stay away from carbs. You need to try making these paleo lemon blueberry scones. They will help you stay on track of your fitness goals and allow you […]
You Could Use A Little Queso Fundido & Chorizo
Texans have queso (no not the Spanish word for cheese), the French have fondue, Mexicans have queso fundido. Queso fundido, is basically the Mexican version of a fondue. The key differences however lie in how queso fundido is eaten. Rather than explaining all of the nuances between fondue and queso fundido. I suggest you try it […]