Grilled Chicken and Mushroom Panzanella
There are some nights I’m just not up for making a big and involved dinner. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good piece of chicken steak or fish, but there are just some nights when the last thing I…
Read moreCrystal Slipper Cocktail
I’m going to Dapper Day on Sunday and I can’t wait. In case you don’t know, Dapper Day is a big event that happens at Disneyland and Disneyworld twice a year. It’s a chance for vintage lovers everywhere to attend…
Read morePork Loin with Blood Orange Salsa
Ever found a recipe that sounds like the perfect meal but then discovered there’s one major ingredient that you’re allergic to so you can’t have it after all? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a great cookie,…
Read moreDollar Bill Cocktail
I’m sure you know tax day is coming. At least it is here in the United States. It’s that awful day where we figure out how much the government took over the past year and if it’s enough for us…
Read moreLemony Chicken Thighs with Lemon Salsa Verde
I love lemons. I use them in cocktails, side dishes, salad dressings, sauces and desserts. While I use them for almost every kind of cooking, my favorite way to use lemons is in desserts or sauces. That lemon adds a…
Read moreBrazilian Carrot Cake
I hate carrot cake. I always have. A cake made with vegetables and cream cheese frosting shouldn’t be called a cake. I don’t know what it should be called, but it shouldn’t be called a cake. When I think of…
Read moreDamn-the-Weather Cocktail
The first day of spring may have been Wednesday, but it’s still cold and wet outside. For the past few days it’s been in the 50’s and pouring here in Los Angeles. Mammoth closed early yesterday because the ski resort…
Read moreHakkari-Style Pot Roasted Chicken and Onions
Passover is next week. So is Easter. And it’s always so hard to find something to serve that will work for both feasts. Ham is a popular choice for Easter but of course you can’t eat it for Passover. Lamb…
Read moreCorned Beef Hash Frittata
I love corned beef. I eat it every chance I get. I don’t care if it’s thinly sliced cold cuts, a brisket served with cabbage or diced with potatoes. As long as I get to eat it, I’m happy. My…
Read moreApple Blossom Cocktail
My favorite time of year is the spring and summer because that’s when all the great fruits are in season. You’ve got peaches, plums, cherries and strawberries. But just because those stone fruits aren’t available doesn’t mean I’m out of…
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