This hummus recipe is a Middle Eastern favorite. It is traditionally served as a dip with pita bread and also makes a healthy and delicious spread.
Faiccco's Pork Store is a family owned Italian Specialty Market where many Italian delicacies are sold. You will find house made sausages and cheeses, beautiful cuts of meat and stacked deli sandwiches to name a few. I had the eggplant bread which was like eating eggplant parmigiana in the palm of my hand, rolled up in […]
I'm excited to welcome the holiday season. No stressful shopping for me! I'd rather be at the grocery store collecting all of my goodies for holiday entertaining. The best gift I can give is a homemade meal made from the heart. It's a great feeling to create a festive ambiance along with a delicious meal […]
Baklava One of my most cherished childhood memories that I have with my grandmother are of her baking delicious pastries in our kitchen. The scents of rose water, cardamom, and sugar are a few of the comforting smells the house would bring while she would prepare many baked goods. My absolute favorite pastry she would […]
You don’t have to dine at a fancy restaurant to enjoy a good prime rib. All a good piece of beef requires is seasoning and an accurate thermometer. This Standing Rib Roast is a perfect dish to make for any occasion; it’s a common favorite! I like the dramatic presentation and flavor of the bone in […]
Caesar Salad No need to visit a fancy steak house for a classic Caesar salad. This family style salad with homemade croutons, dressing and freshly shaved parmesan cheese makes an authentic tasty Caesar that you will love. Ingredients Croutons 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 (14-15oz) loaf Italian or French bread, crusts removed, cut […]
Last night I watched the movie "Julie & Julia". A film based on a book by Julia Powell. A young New Yorker who starts a food blog and challenges herself to a year of cooking thru Julia Child's famous cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." It is a wonderful true story of how two […]
Rosemary Bread Crusted Rack of Lamb(Video Below) If you want to impress your guests (especially the guys) this rack of lamb recipe will do the trick! Simple with few ingredients, this dish is great to make as an appetizer or a main entree. The secret to this recipe is the homemade breadcrumbs made with a […]
Quinoa Salad Quinoa pronounced (Keen-wah) resembles a grain but is really a seed of a leafy plant. It contains almost a perfect balance of the eight essential amino acids and is high in protein, calcium, and iron. This is a nutritious light and tasty salad to snack on any time of day. Ingredients 2 cups […]
Located in one of my favorite hotspots in San Diego, Little Italy's Indigo Grill is one of the many Cohn Group Restaurants. The extraordinary food menu created by Executive Chef Deborah Scott has an incredible selection of fusion food creations. The presentation of the food is outstanding and the food is delicious. The Roasted Butternut Squash soup is amazing, […]