WATCH THE VIDEO! As you know, I'm a little excited by 4 ingredient recipes. And I've been a little obsessed with Sweetened Condensed Milk since I did this video recipe. So, when I learned you could make ice cream WITHOUT an ice cream maker... with only a few ingredients... that actually tastes … [Read more...]
How to Make Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! In California, Ranch Dressing is a bit of an obsession. A burger and fries just ins't complete without a side of Ranch for dipping. When I worked at a Chili's in college, I thought I would write a book about my time as a food server/bartender and call it, "Life with a Side of … [Read more...]
How to Make California Avocado Lettuce Wraps Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! When temperatures soar into the mid 90's and flip-flops become acceptable footwear for all occasions, you know that summer in Southern California has arrived. Another sure-fire way to tell? California Avocados are plentiful and perfect! Luckily, my California Avocado … [Read more...]
How to Make Hot Fudge Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! There are a lot of things that claim to be hot, but can you think of anything hotter than Hot Fudge? Simmer down. And get your mind outta the gutter. With just a few ingredients and a whole lotta whisking, you can have a rich and decadent Hot Fudge Sauce in no time. Watch … [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...]
Slower Fast Food at the Drive Thru?
WATCH THE VIDEO Is three minutes really too long to wait? When I read about the latest research on Fast Food Drive Thru times, I was a little surprised. Do you know the average wait at a Fast Food Drive Thru is 3 minutes and one second? And that has gotten slower since last year. I don't know … [Read more...]
C ROCK SAMMIE Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! There's a lot in a name. A Double-Double is just a double cheeseburger. Sting is legally Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner. And a Frappuccino is merely an over-priced coffee flavored milkshake. So how could I call my favorite sandwich (at the moment) a Pressed Grilled Chicken … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Pressed Sandwich Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! So you've watched the video and you're like, "C Rock Sammie?" The C Rock Sammie is the sandwich so good it deserves a stage name. In all honesty, we call this the Grilled Chicken Arugula at home. But grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, Balsamic … [Read more...]
Betty Quest! YouTube Space LA on Google Maps
Did you know you can find me on Google Maps? I was invited to be part of YouTube Space LA's Interior Street View Project back in January. Like any self-respecting crazy YouTube Cooking show host, I grabbed my Next Chef hat and a whisk for the chance to be immortalized in one of the sound booths … [Read more...]
In-N-Out Burgers with Rob Nixon! Video
**WATCH THE VIDEO** I don't consider myself the Official Unofficial Authority on In-N-Out Burgers for nothing. I do it for the melting cheese and caramelized onions. I do it for the spicy peppers. I do it because I've seen too many great people with good taste fail at their first In-N-Out … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Video
You know when you were a kid and you really liked something, another kid would say, "Well, if you love it so much, why don't you marry it?" That's how I feel about White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. I love them. They are my favorite. If it was possible to marry a cookie -- or at least be best … [Read more...]
How to Make Crock Pot Lasagna Video
It's Test Kitchen time again, y'all! As you may know, I don't do a lot of Crock Pot cooking. I guess I'd do more, but I usually don't plan far enough in advance. I'm also not necessarily surrounded by people that love Pot Roast and other typical Crock Pot meals. However, I've seen a lot of … [Read more...]
