Delicious Braised Chicken in Mustard and Wine Sauce
Your next guests will love this delicious braised chicken in mustard and wine sauce. It’s an impressive, flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish, which makes it a…
Whit’s Cheese and Mushroom Quiche – The Perfect Brunch Food!
This is my recipe for Cheese and Mushroom Quiche – the perfect brunch food. Quiche is one of those miracle dishes….easy to make, pleases everyone and…
“Cooking is like love; it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.”
My Favorite 25 San Francisco Restaurants for 2017
These are my favorite 25 San Francisco restaurants for 2017. This marks my 6th year of publishing this list, and every year it’s my most…
Turkey Mole – the Perfect Use of Leftover Turkey!
If you have a bunch of leftover turkey, make turkey mole – the perfect use of leftover turkey! It has a completely different flavor profile…
The Most Fantastic Baked Beans
The most fantastic baked beans are actually amazingly easy to make! And we all know that baked beans are a staple side dish at every…
The Best Turkey Burger You’ve Ever Had
Want the best turkey burger you’ve ever had? You can whip it up in just 20 minutes! The trick is to put flavor into the burger,…
Awesome Weeknight Pork Chops
You can easily make awesome weeknight pork chops that your friends and family will find absolutely delicious! The trick is in the rub, which gives…
Perfect Chicken Breasts with Pan Sauce
It’s actually very easy to make perfect chicken breasts with pan sauce…and when done right, is one of the most delicious ways to serve chicken….
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Quick and Easy Dill Pickles
I’ve always been a huge fan of pickles, and you can make quick and easy dill pickles yourself in about 10 minutes of prep time. I…
The Perfect Chicken Pot Pie
Making the perfect chicken pot pie is not difficult, but it isn’t exactly a piece of cake either (sorry for the bad pun). This recipe is…
Pie Crust in a Minute!
It’s easy to make pie crust in a minute…all you need is a food processor, some flour, butter, salt and ice water. No need to…
My Top 25 San Francisco Restaurants for 2016
This is my favorite post to do each year…it’s just so much fun to come up with my top 25 San Francisco restaurants. This year,…
Make Perfect Hollandaise Sauce by Using a Blender!
I think most people are intimidated by the idea of any sauce that needs to be made over a double boiler…one of those two level…
The Perfect Rice Pilaf Recipe
Rice is an incredibly versatile grain…not only can it be used in both sweet and savory dishes, it can also be prepared in a million…
“I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it when I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it. Unless I’m thirsty.”
Crab Cocktail with Tangerine Tarragon Vinaigrette
When planning my New Year’s Eve menu, I really wanted to include crab. It’s such a classic dish to have at this time of year!…
The Celery Caesar Salad – You’ll Love It!
The Caesar salad has long been a favorite in many parts of the world. Something about the crisp romaine lettuce leaves (ideally chilled) coupled with…
How-To Video: Simple Way to Make GREAT Salsa Verde and Enchiladas!
Salsa verde is one of those magical things that is tangy, sour, smoky, and salty, and is so useful! Unlike most red salsas, green salsa…