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, …
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite Italian dishes. In fact, I order it almost every time we go out to an Italian restaurant! The key to making this dish …
Orzo Pasta
This orzo pasta recipe is one of our favorite side dishes, and you can dress it up with practically any fresh vegetables you have on hand. When making orzo, I …
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! …
Watermelon Lemonade
This watermelon lemonade recipe from our friend Heather is refreshing and delicious! This is one of her favorite Blendtec recipes, and it’s become one of ours too. This recipe makes …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts are one of our favorite side dishes, pairing well with everything from grilled meats to holiday dinners. This roasted Brussels sprouts recipe offers a bright take on …
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 …
Easy Pizza Sauce
This easy pizza sauce recipe uses just three simple ingredients: Italian San Marzano tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and salt. Be sure you use the best olive oil you can …
Roasted Beet Salad
This Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese recipe is made with organic mixed greens, goat cheese and Maui onions. It’s topped with a freshly made papaya dressing. I use my …
How to Roast Beets
Have you ever wondered how to roast beets? I’ve been doing it for years in the restaurant, and this method was taught to me by my good friend, and late …
Neapolitan Pizza Margherita
In this episode of “Chef Tips,” I had the pleasure of visiting Executive Chef Greg Stillman to learn how to make an authentic Neapolitan Pizza Margherita. Stillman mastered this wood-fired …
Easy Italian Vinaigrette
This easy Italian vinaigrette recipe has a lot of ingredients, but this salad dressing comes together quickly thanks to the use of a blender or food processor. Serve this tossed …
Avocado Salsa
This avocado salsa recipe might remind you of El Pollo Loco, but this is what they serve in the hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants in San Diego and Los Angeles. In fact, …
Chive Oil Recipe
This flavored chive oil recipe uses chives, but you can easily substitute your favorite herbs such as basil in this recipe. Use this as a garnish over soups, alongside toasted …
Ahwahnee Beer and Cheese Soup
Yosemite National Park has some pretty amazing restaurants, and this beer and cheese soup recipe from the Ahwahnee Hotel is one of my favorites. This creamy beer cheese soup is …
Udon Noodle Soup
This udon noodle soup recipe is a hot and comforting dish you can enjoy year-round. It calls for udon noodles, green onions, firm tofu, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, soy sauce. …