Gallo Pinto Breakfast
Long considered one of the world’s most eco-friendly destinations, Costa Rica is also known for its delicious tropical cuisine. After all, who doesn’t love fried …
Italian Pink Sauce
Inspired by Newport Beach restaurant Mama D’s, this Italian pink sauce recipe is delicious served on spaghetti, ravioli, and eggplant parmesan. For this recipe, I’m …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sauteed Green Beans
This fresh sautéed green beans recipe is lightly seasoned with my garlic-shallot puree and sherry wine for an easy side dish during the holidays. It’s …
Grilled Artichokes with Curry Aioli
Grilled artichokes are an amazing appetizer, and this version is sure to impress your guests no matter what season you’re in. I like to serve …
Vegetarian Chili
This vegetarian chili is full of flavor and perfect for a party. It’s chock-full of so many healthy ingredients — including kidney beans, garbanzo beans, …
Scalloped Potato Recipe
This scalloped potato recipe — inspired by one of the great American chefs Charlie Trotter — is a nice alternative to mashed potatoes for your holiday …
Zinfandel Sauteed Mushrooms
This Zinfandel sautéed mushrooms recipe dresses up an ordinary carton of mushrooms into a delicious side dish that’s perfect with chicken or steak. It’s also …