Whether you're packing up a picnic or throwing a barbecue party, a Hawaiian style teriyaki chicken plate lunch is perfect for your Fourth of July menu. What? Not burgers and dogs? Well, Teriyaki chicken is sweet n' tasty, macaroni salad is downright comforting, and all that carboliciousness … [Read more...]
Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! My friend Christine, introduced me to her Sichuan Dipping Sauce with Hot Pot. I have since become addicted to the combination of flavors. Seriously, I may need help. UPDATE: Watch the How to Make Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce video (on YouTube) … [Read more...]
Teriyaki Chicken Plate Lunch Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! Teriyaki Chicken with white rice and Macaroni Salad brings me right back to Hawaii. It's the classic Hawaiian Plate Lunch. Turns out, it's fantastic picnic cuisine too, because it tastes great cold! This photo above is the real deal on my … [Read more...]
Fettuccine Alfradio
Way back in August of 1981, Video threatened to kill the radio star when MTV launched. Well, radio lived to tell about it. More recently, with the advent of Podcsating and other forms of time-shifted entertainment in New Media, the old media is once again proclaiming the death of radio. And while … [Read more...]
Fettuccine Alfradio (video)
With shock jocks covering the jabbering spectrum with topics ranging from politics and sports to relationships and the paranormal, talk radio seems to be more alive than ever! Maybe it's just some of the "talent" that's hopefully a dying breed. Can Bella Betty keep her audience tuned-in and … [Read more...]
Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Classic Fettuccine Alfredo is easy, creamy, delicious comfort food. Rich Parmesan and silky ricotta combine to thicken this garlicky sauce that is simple enough for a weeknight and fancy enough for a romantic dinner at home. Ingredients for Fettuccine … [Read more...]
Happy Hollandaise (video)
This year, Hollywood Betty looks to shake up one of the richest holiday traditions, i.e., classic holiday songs, by staging a surprise comeback and recording her own holiday tune, "Happy Hollandaise." Will Hollywood Betty's comeback and her holiday song be recalled like a lead-infested toy from the … [Read more...]
Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Eggs Benedict is the ultimate weekend or special occasion brunch. Served with champagne or a bloody mary, I can't think of many meals more decadent. There's just something about Eggs Benedict that means vacation. And if you feel like breakfast for dinner, … [Read more...]
Chicken Satay-ser Video
It's tough out there on the streets, and unless you have more "street cred" than Snoop Dogg you have to be prepared to defend yourself! Betty is no exception... she wants to be prepared, so she reviews her self-defense strategy and decides it could use a little help. After trying the conventional … [Read more...]
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce served with a refreshing Cucumber Salad is my favorite dish to get at Thai restaurants. You might even say I judge a Thai restaurant on it's Chicken Satay and Peanut Sauce similar to ranking Mexican restaurants based on … [Read more...]
Grilled Fish with Roasted Red Peppper Aioli (recipe)
Click for printer-friendly version! Grill up a mouth-watering fish dinner with roasted red pepper aioli. Make the complete meal! Recipes for this episode include Betty's Coleslaw and Wild Rice! Ingredients for Betty's Roasted Red Pepper Aioli: 1 clove garlic 1/3 cup fire roasted … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Cookie Sundae Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! You will just die for this Double Chocolate Cookie Hot Fudge Sundae! Seriously. If there were such a thing as death by chocolate, this may be the murder weapon. Be sure to use cookies that are hot from the oven and don't think the toppings have to stop … [Read more...]