WATCH THE VIDEO! Mardi Gras is in full swing and Fat Tuesday is, well, next Tuesday. And aside from wearing a mask, drinking too much and eating a Po'Boy, is there another way to celebrate? Well, of course! Here's just one idea: Make up a batch of Roasted Potato Gumbo! It might sound … [Read more...]
Roasted Potato Gumbo Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! I'm certainly no expert on Louisiana cuisine, but you don't have to hang out on the bayou to know that a dark, rich roux is the key to making a proper gumbo. Like many great Southern food favorites, low and slow holds true for the roux of a gumbo too. Ingredients for … [Read more...]
Highland Games Hummus
Here's another recipe I developed for the movie Brave and Disney Magic of Healthy Living. Making hummus is a little like choosing your own destiny the way Merida does in the movie Brave. You can use a garbonzo bean, black bean or white bean base -- or you can try edamame to get that Highland … [Read more...]
Smashed Fingerling Potatoes Video
Happy Halloween! I know... potatoes aren't scary. Unless you make these scary good Smashed Fingerling Potatoes! Watch the video! So easy to make, and so bursting with flavor, I can practically guarantee this potato dish will make it into your regular rotation. Vary the taste by using … [Read more...]
Smashed Fingerling Potato Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Whether you call them Irish Road Kill, Crash Hot Potatoes or Roasted Smashed Potatoes, the results are the same: Creamy, crispy and bursting with flavor. If you can't get your fingers on some Gourmet Fingerling Potatoes from Southwind Farms Idaho, try using small red, gold or … [Read more...]
Tomato Lentils Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Lentils are super healthy. They are also a great source of protein, iron, fiber and folate -- which are great for pregnant women. To say I've eaten my share of lentils over the last 9 months is an understatement. Take this basic Tomato Lentils Recipe a number of directions by … [Read more...]
Garlic Citrus Pulled Pork Recipe
Tailgating doesn't have to be just burgers and dogs. And what's better than a tailgating feast that practically makes itself? Get out the slow-cooker and prepare to amaze your friends with this Cuban inspired Garlic Citrus Pulled Pork Shoulder! The secret isn't just in the slow-cooking... it's in … [Read more...]
Russ Parsons’ Zucchini Raft Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Russ Parsons, Food Editor in Chief of Los Angeles Times, shares his recipe for Woven Zucchini Rafts, a fresh celebration of seasonal summertime eating that's perfect for Labor Day weekend. For added instruction and entertainment, watch the video! To see the recipe on the LA Times … [Read more...]
Super Easy Basil Pesto Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Why do I call this Basil Pesto? The word pesto comes from the Italian word pestare, meaning to pound or crush, in reference to the original method of preparation, with a mortar and pestle. So... Pesto can be made from herbs other than basil. Mind blowing, … [Read more...]
How to Make Mashed Potato Pops Video
Mashed Potatoes on a stick? How the heck do you do that? Magic, of course! Watch the video! Never miss a video! SUBSCRIBE to my channel on YouTube. GET THE RECIPES Get the Mashed Potato Popper Pops and Garlic Parmesan Ballpark Pops as seen in the video. Get the Original Mashed Potato … [Read more...]
Mashed Potato Popper Pops Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! It's no illusion. Mashed Potato Pops are magically delicious. Erika Kerekes is the mastermind behind crisp-fried, mashed potatoes on a stick. Check out her original flavors: Bacon Mashed Potato Pops, with Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions and bacon; Greek Mashed Potato Pops, … [Read more...]
HOT RIBS! Video
PERFECT FOR MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL! These HOT RIBS may not win you any BBQ competitions, but who needs blue ribbons when the roar of the mancave is for your HOT RIBS and not the football game? Watch HOT RIBS! and discover the spiciest, stickiest, EASIEST ribs you can make at home... right in … [Read more...]
