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 Video
Did you know that November is National Peanut Butter Lover's Month? And what better way to get your Peanut Butter Lover on, than honor this country's most legendary Peanut Butter Lover, the King of Rock n' Roll... Elvis Presley! Only a true Peanut Butter Lover would have such a peanut buttery … [Read more...]
Getting into Club Sandwich
Babble Vlog! I love Club Sandwiches! But I typically don't make the jaw-unhinging, double-decker variety served in restaurants. So I wonder, is it the third piece of bread that makes a Club Sandwich a Club Sandwich? Check out my video, Getting into Club Sandwich at Babble's Family Kitchen and find … [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...]
Quickie Taco – Tuna Fish Tacos Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Quickie Taco! As you might already know, I love fish tacos. I crave fish tacos. And when the heat outside makes every kitchen appliance but the toaster or microwave prohibitive, I turn to the can opener. A can of tuna and a few key ingredients will make … [Read more...]
BBQ Burger Recipe
Is there anything more American than the shortcut? I mean, there's something fundamentally wrong about writing a recipe for barbecue sauce that calls for barbecue sauce. It's very Sandra Lee. It's very semi-homemade. Will you forgive me? I bet if you taste one of these BBQ Burgers with Coleslaw … [Read more...]
Gouda, Bacon, Pear with Balsamic Onions Sandwich Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! To round out National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month, I present to you, the GBP. Not to be confused with GTL, the GBP is an indulgent combination of Old Amsterdam Aged Gouda, Bacon and Pear topped with Balsamic Onions and grilled into a succulent sandwich. … [Read more...]
Celebrate Grilled Cheese!
April 12th is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. In fact, the entire month of April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Needless to say, there had to be a little celebrating around here. In honor of this day devoted to bread and melting cheese, we griddled up The Big Cheese (above), medium … [Read more...]
Paddy Melt Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! It's St. Patrick's Day and chances are you are going to have some leftovers. What to do with leftover Soda Bread? What to do with leftover Guinness Braised Beef, Pot Roast or Corned Beef? Try a Paddy Melt! You may love it so much -- you won't be using … [Read more...]
Cajun Pork Sandwich Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Happy Mardi Gras! Celebrate Fat Tuesday with my West Coast tribute to the New Orleans Po' Boy, the Cajun Po'rk Boy! For added instruction and entertainment, watch the video. Ingredients for Cajun Rubbed Pork Tenderloin: 1.5 pound pork tenderloin 1 … [Read more...]
Cajun Po’rk Boy Video
IT'S FAT TUESDAY! I don't know how I haven't made it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. And the only Oyster Po' Boy I've ever eaten was in Orlando Florida. But, if there is one thing that NOLA and AB have in common it's that we LOVE to party! Watch the video and party on... LET'S PARTY! The Cajun … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Torta Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! My twist on the Torta! Grilled chicken, refried beans, cotija cheese, grilled red onion and avocado relish, piled high inside soft, grilled Telera. UPDATE: Watch the TORTA SLIDERS - MINI GRILLED CHICKEN TORTAS Video. What the heck is … [Read more...]