WATCH THE VIDEO! Making pizza on the grill satisfies that smokey, extra crunchy taste you get from wood-fired pizza without the wood-fired pizza oven. Backyard not required. 5 TIPS FOR MAKING PIZZA ON THE GRILL: 1. Make pizzas a manageable size because you'll need to flip them. 2. Poke … [Read more...]
Potato Volcano Recipe
WATCH the Potato Volcano Video and see exactly how it's made. Game on. A common sports expression is, "Go big or go home." Well, come the holiday season, it's time to, "Go big AND go home." The Potato Volcano is the unique creation of David Chang at Momofuku Milk Bar in New York. It is the … [Read more...]
The Elvis Sandwich Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! The peanut butter sandwich fit for a king. According to Elvis' favorite hangout, The Arcade Restaurant in Memphis, The Elvis is creamy peanut butter and sliced bananas on white bread, pan fried in butter. The Elvis Special is the sandwich … [Read more...]
Mac n Cheese Bites Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! I was shopping at Trader Joe's and looking forward to my complimentary coffee a bit more than usual. As I pumped coffee into the small paper cup, I noticed the free food sample being served up was Mac n Cheese Bites. Well, this I had to taste. I know … [Read more...]
OC Fair 2010
Three of my nieces, Lauren, Gillian and Keely, came for a little visit this summer. Among other adventures, we picnicked in Venice Beach, hiked and soaked in the sun at Zuma, and made the obligatory trip to the mall. One of the highlights of our week was a day at the Orange County Fair! The OC … [Read more...]
Jalapeno POP Pizza Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! They said it couldn't be done. And quite honestly, maybe it shouldn't have. But, leftovers are the mother of all inventions. If you got it - use it. And in the wake of the super popular Jalapeno POP Burger, I submit to you, the Jalapeno POP Pizza! Another … [Read more...]
Jalapeno POP Burger Video
When Dad makes his special Father's Day dinner request, you can bet the farm it's not going to be salad. Nope. Dad probably wants some meat! And if your Dad likes it spicy, I have the perfect recipe: The Jalapeno POP Burger! How do I know your Dad will love the Jalapeno Pop Burger? Check out the … [Read more...]
Jalapeno POP Burger Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! What's your perfect burger? HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Chances are, Dad is going to want some meat this Father's Day. All the Fathers in my life will, anyway. And if your Dad has a taste for heat, this burger will set Father's Day ablaze! And don't forget: … [Read more...]
Oh No You Didn’t!
What is your freakish food fave? Leave a comment. Everyone encounters a freaky-food combination at some point in their life... whether it's something you eat or something someone else eats. Like your "friend" that dips french fries in his Frosty. Or the girl that brings the Fluffernutter for … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Mac n’ Cheese Pizza Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! What's the craziest pizza you've ever had? Leave a comment. This isn't so much of a recipe... it's an idea. A very naughty, indulgent, crazy, yummy idea. A great use of leftovers (which is how this recipe -err- idea was born!) or you can go all … [Read more...]
Double Dipping
Are you a double-dipper? Leave a comment. I think we can all agree that double-dipping is a serious party foul. Surely you've witnessed the guy at the party grazing away at the snack table, double-dipping anything and everything in the Ranch. It seems every party has one of these guys that … [Read more...]
Food Snobs and Cap’n Crunch
Are you a food snob? Do you know one? Leave a comment. Are your tomatoes heirloom? Is your garlic black? Is that imported truffle oil drizzled on your foie gras? Do you find yourself saying things like, "Stuffed mushrooms are so 1980" or "If I see another tuna tartare I'll gag"? After … [Read more...]
