This Curry Chicken and Rice Salad is a great dish to bring to a potluck, especially if you're like me and often feel unlucky at potluck. And it's also a great use for leftover rice - unless - you really are taking this to a potluck. Please, don't use leftovers for potluck. This has been an … [Read more...]
California Avocado and Hemp Seed Arancini Recipe
California Avocado and Hemp Seed Arancini with Sun Dried Tomato Avocado Ranch on Organic Microgreens. Like, totally. There is an unwritten culinary rule that applies to recipes and menus alike: If you call it California, there has to be avocado. California Roll. California Club. … [Read more...]
How to Make California Fried Rice Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! Do you remember Huell Howser? He had a show on KCET forever... and unfortunately he passed away not too long ago. I loved everything about Huell's show. His relaxed demeanor, the twang in his voice and especially his interview style. I actually saw him in person once when we … [Read more...]
Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
Rice pudding takes me back to my childhood. I remember watching my older sister stir up a batch using milk, cinnamon and raisins, and eagerly awaiting the warm, creamy sweetness. I loved how the raisins plumped up in the rice and leftovers from dinner could become dessert. I don't find myself … [Read more...]
Wicked Web! Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Sushi
WATCH THE VIDEO! This spooky season I'm sharing the coolest ghoulishness I've seen Around the Wicked Web... I have been subscribed to Ochikeron on YouTube for quite some time and I'm always impressed. Full confession: I'm usually dumb-founded. Not only is Ochikeron completely charming … [Read more...]
Grilled Steak Burrito Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Molten Burrito Nirvana. Though I'm fairly certain there is no Official Sandwich of Southern California, I think the burrito is a great candidate. Versatile, flavorful, portable and loved by just about everyone, the burrito is suitable for breakfast, … [Read more...]
Curry Rice Salad Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Easy, fresh, spicy and sweet. This family recipe for Curry Rice Salad makes an appearance every summer. Whether it's piled high next to a rack of ribs, creating a bed for grilled chicken kabobs or corralling saucy baked beans, it's a welcome addition to … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! It's been unseasonably cool and rainy here in SoCal so I've been unseasonably in need of some comfort food for just those reasons. Unfortunately, comfort usually implies unhealthy and heavy, and beach season is just around the corner! Have no fear... this … [Read more...]
Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! One of the first restaurant dishes I perfected at home was Chicken Fried Rice. I set my sights on the fried rice from Benihana, a Japanese restaurant. If you've never been to Benihana, meals are prepared by knife-wielding chefs at a teppanyaki tables. The … [Read more...]
