Stuffed Peanut Butter Dates
Today we’re making stuffed dates with peanut butter! Whenever we go to Palm Desert, we always stock up on a huge bag of Medjool dates. They are naturally sweet and …
Peach Whiskey BBQ Drumsticks
Sometimes we don’t have a lot of time to prepare a meal when company comes over. That’s why it’s good to have a standby recipe that you can put together …
Fried Yuca Balls (Yuquitas)
During our recent trip to Costa Rica, we enjoyed these delicious fried yuca balls at the La Laguna Restaurant at The Springs Resort & Spa. Made from the cassava root, …
Patacones (Fried Plantains)
Patacones, also known as tostones, are one of my favorite snacks from Costa Rica. No matter where you go in this gorgeous Central American country, you are likely to see …
Picadillo de Arracache
Have you ever tried gallo of picadillo de arracache? This is a traditional Costa Rican dish made from a root vegetable called arracacha, whose flavor has been described as “a …
Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
Today I’m going to share my wife’s awesome cilantro jalapeno hummus recipe made in my grown-up new Blendtec blender! Yes, I ditched the old Osterizer and got with modern times! …
Panko Fried Green Beans
This panko fried green beans recipe is a great party snack. In fact, they taste a lot like PF Changs Crispy Green Beans! Serve these with Sriracha mayonnaise dipping sauce …
How to Make a Cheese Board
Have you ever wondered how to make a cheese board that’s worthy of your guests? If you follow a few simple rules, it’s actually very easy. In fact, it’s one …
Smoked Salmon Dip
If you ever have a chance to make my homemade honey smoked salmon, or you have some purchased from the store, this smoked salmon dip recipe is an easy and …
Bacon Wrapped Hot Wings
Everything’s better with bacon, so I decided to experiment with a new bacon-wrapped recipe on my Green Mountain Grills smoker — smoked bacon wrapped hot wings! I tried this recipe …
Panko Fried Shrimp
This panko fried shrimp recipe is one of the most popular restaurant appetizers here in Southern California. For the batter, I’m using a mixture of beer (you can substitute sparkling …
How to Make Sushi
Have you ever wondered how to make sushi? It’s not as intimidating as you think! Although master sushi chefs are better at making all of their rolls the same size (and …
Smoked Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
These smoked bacon jalapeno poppers come together quickly, made with fresh jalapenos, cream cheese and sliced bacon. I prepared these jalapeno poppers on my smoker, but you can put these …
Smorrebrod Ideas
Looking for Smorrebrod ideas for your next party or picnic? Scandinavian smorrebrod are open-faced sandwiches invented by upper-class Danes during the 18th century. In Denmark, when summer picnic season arrives, thoughts …
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Whenever we go to Disneyland, we like to grab a quick order of bacon wrapped asparagus at the Bengal Barbecue in Adventureland. Nicknamed Bengal BBQ Safari Skewers, these delicious little …
Chile de Arbol Salsa
This Chile de Arbol Salsa recipe is a staple in taco stands throughout Southern California. It has the tangy tartness from the tomatillos and lime juice, heat from the dried …