California Avocado Season at Curtis Stone's Maude in Beverly Hills is celebrated with ten courses and breakfast the next day. Ice Cream Zucchini, Coconut, Sorrel Carpe dessert. Radicchio Tomato, Radish, Kohlrabi Embellishment courtesy of the very delicious Sarah Gim. Soup … [Read more...]
Surf N’ Turf Egg Rolls Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! We have a saying amongst our friends. "I'm keeping the dream alive." It is usually said more during holidays... when we are feeling nostalgic. When we want to slow down and savor the company, the memories, the good time at hand. Well, the Surf N' Turf Egg Roll is the … [Read more...]
Surf N’ Turf Egg Rolls Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! I am the last person that would suggest you make a beautiful Surf N' Turf meal from scratch for these Egg Rolls. This is an ideal use of leftovers from the crown jewel of celebration meals. If you happen to have leftovers that is! Ingredients for Surf N' Turf Egg … [Read more...]
Aftertaste: Savoring Flavors of LA Times The Taste 2014
Here I am with Noelle Carter and Russ Parsons on the red carpet at Los Angeles Times The Taste. Noelle and Russ are two of my culinary obsessions idols. But let's be pragmatic for a moment. As you might imagine, I haven't been out to dinner much in the past year. Frankly, the forecast for … [Read more...]
Creamy Parmesan Potatoes w/ Spicy Shrimp Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! It's been a long, hard week. Can I get a T.G.I.F.? Do you really feel like waiting for a table? How about the pressure of "adding a soup or salad for a few bucks more?" Even worse... what about the temptation of the triple chocolate disaster dessert big enough to feed … [Read more...]
Creamy Parmesan Potatoes w/ Spicy Shrimp Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Enjoy a restaurant quality meal like Creamy Parmesan Potatoes with Spicy Shrimp in the comfort of your own home! It's easier than you might think and there's no waiting for a table. Ingredients for Creamy Parmesan Potatoes: 4 cups chopped Klondike Goldust Potatoes (about 1 … [Read more...]
The Secret is Out on Secret Menus
WATCH THE VIDEO Are you good at keeping secrets? Secrets are great when you're in on them, but when you're not... you can feel more than a little left out. And for me, that goes double for a restaurant. Have you ever dined at a restaurant only to find out later that there are secret menu … [Read more...]
Put An Egg On It!
Put an egg on it! What's your favorite food to top with an egg? Are eggs FBO (for breakfast only) or will you try the incredible edible on anything, at any time of the day? Eggs are no yolking matter... Do you like them cooked through or better yet scrambled? Does a runny yolk have you running … [Read more...]
SECRET STOLEN FAKE – Caesar Salad Dressing Video
WATCH THE VIDEO Sure, you've heard of knock-off handbags and counterfeit shoes. But, a FAKE Caesar Salad Dressing? To make matters more interesting, this recipe is not only secret, it's stolen! If you don't like the sound of SECRET, consider CONFIDENTIAL. If you don't like the sound of … [Read more...]
Fake Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
Watch the FAKE CAESAR VIDEO on YouTube. This Fake Caesar Salad Dressing is BOTH a secret recipe and a stolen recipe. And while a scandalous story always adds to appeal, because this recipe requires no raw or coddled egg and no anchovies, it's a great knock-off to have in your repertoire. … [Read more...]
Leib: Estonian For Bread
Is it strange that I like going to supermarkets when I travel? Sure, I usually pick up a bottle of water and snack for the room. But even if I'm not buying anything, I like to look. I'm a sucker for seeing household products that are called one thing on the East Coast and another on the West. I … [Read more...]
How to Caramelize Onions Video
Caramelized Onions. So good, they'll bring tears to your eyes! Even though onions are known for making people cry, they have a naturally high sugar content. So when you cook onions for a long time, their natural sugars come out and caramelize. You can use caramelized onions for topping … [Read more...]
