Pico de Gallo
A lot of people call this salsa, and that isn’t wrong. It is in fact, an uncooked salsa or “salsa fresca”. Its name actually translates to “rooster’s beak”, because people […]
Recipes
Strawberry Cream Cake
In California, strawberries are everywhere right now, but this recipe is an “all-year-rounder” made with frozen strawberries. You could use fresh, but in a few months when they cost 3 […]
Stuffed Bell Peppers
When I was younger I used to buy packaged Spanish Rice mix (the San Francisco treat kind) and make basically the same recipe. Then, around 2001 when I no longer […]
Raspberry Lemonade
I love pink lemonade! I like it made with either strawberries or raspberries (or both), and I’ve already done a recipe for strawberry. So here is my easy “OMG this […]
Fish Tacos
If you’ve never had them, this might not look like something you’d want to even try. No cheese, no fatty seasoned meat, no crispy deep-fried shell. It’s just basically coleslaw […]
Uncle Vic’s Party Punch
When I was growing up, my Uncle Vic used to throw these huge fabulous parties. So many foods, drinks, family, and hubbub, I loved it! This punch is one of […]
Honey Mustard Dressing
Honey mustard dressing is my husbands favorite so we always have a bottle of it in the fridge, and while I don’t dislike it I don’t tend to reach for […]
Japanese “Cotton” Cheesecake
This cake is so light, so fluffy, so melt in your mouth with yummy cheesecake goodness that you’ll be wondering where it’s been all your life! Seriously, it’s like if […]
Fried Chicken
I don’t eat fried chicken very often, but when I do I want it to be juicy and crispy without being overly browned or greasy. So, I started making this […]
Gypsy Toast aka Eggy Bread aka French Toast
Until I was 35 years old I had always heard this called “French Toast”. Then, I saw being made on a British TV show and they called it “Eggy Bread”. […]
My Favorite Chocolate Cake
I like to serve this cake in nice “healthy” portions with a bit of vanilla ice cream to cut the richness. Although there are many types of chocolate cakes, this […]
Lazy Daisy Fizz
I know not everyone does, but I enjoy gin drinks. I’ve always loved dirty martinis, even before they were “in”. I’ve been ordering G&Ts with extra lime since my early twenties, and I definitely […]
Green Pork Tacos
No, this isn’t made from the bastard child of any muppets! The sauce is green, not the pork. I suppose that “tacos de cerdo verde” or “carne de cerdo en […]
Spring Fruit Cake
I was never a fan of fruit cake, or raisins for that matter until I had this cake. This was my “gateway” cake to sampling other fruitcakes, and liking them! It’s […]
All Rotten (Au Gratin) Potatoes
When I was growing up my mother made ham and au gratin potatoes every Easter. I don’t remember why we started calling them “all rotten potatoes”, but I still call […]
Honey Mustard Carrots
This is one of those formula recipes that you can scale for the number of servings you want. It’s also simple enough to have at any dinner as a side […]
Apple Crumble
My version of this classic dish is not exactly traditional. I prefer a near 50/50 ratio of crumble to fruit, and I like it with just a hint of sweetness. […]
Pease Porridge
Depending on where you are from, you may not have known this is a real thing that people make and eat. I know I thought it was just a nursery […]
Toad in the Hole
This oddly named dish is kind of like a cross between a pancake and a quiche. I don’t know if the version I make is authentic or not, I’ve only […]
Homemade Fortune Cookies
These were fun to make for my Christmas Eve party, mostly because we got to make up the fortunes and personalize them to our family. Otherwise, I don’t think I’d […]
Chow Mein / Lo Mein
My recipe for this iconic Chinese dish is by no means authentic or traditional. It is, however, delicious, simple and filling. I’ve heard it called chow mein (apparently a US west […]
Chinese BBQ Pork
I love this stuff and I can eat tons of it! As an appetizer dipped in hot mustard, in chow/low mein, and even cold from the fridge as an “over […]
Oreo Truffles
These fun little candies are inexpensive and easy to put together, plus they look impressive and make a nice gift. You could substitute another type of sandwich cookie or even […]
Tuna Casserole
Now that it’s finally wintery and cold outside, a good old fashion casserole really hits the spot! For me, this particular one is a childhood favorite, very comforting and filling. I […]
Sticky Toffee Pudding
So if you’ve had this before, you’re most likely glazy-eyed and drooling. If you’ve never had this before, you might wonder why this not particularly fancy looking dessert would make […]
Overnight Breakfast Bake
I nearly always make my husband and I a cooked breakfast on the weekends. The alternative is going out or “take out” breakfast like donuts or fast food, which I […]
Turkey Lasiatori
Ok, so A: radiatori is pasta shaped sort of like a radiator. And secondly, Lasagne + Radiatori = Lasiatori. Though I am definitely a fan of lasagne, I am not a […]