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 plantains, crispy yucca fritters, fresh …
Italian Pink Sauce
Inspired by a sauce served at Newport Beach restaurant Mama D’s, this Italian pink sauce recipe is delicious served on top of spaghetti, ravioli, and eggplant parmesan. For this recipe, …
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! …
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 …
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 …
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 also a great way to …
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 two different dipping sauces with …
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, green zucchini and yellow squash. …
Scalloped Potato
Thanksgiving is almost here, and this scalloped potato recipe —inspired by one of the great American chefs Charlie Trotter — are a nice alternative to mashed potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner. …
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 a great option for vegetarians …
Grilled Corn Ribs
Today we are making corn ribs on the grill. This easy and fun recipe is a different take on traditional grilled corn cob, made popular recently with the TikTok corn …
Greek Spinach Pies
I had my first taste of Greek food in Venice, at a little cafe near Muscle Beach. My favorite dish was the Spanakopita Greek spinach pies. These delicate filo dough …
Mushroom Pate
This mushroom pate recipe, also known as mushroom duxelle, is an easy appetizer for your holiday parties. This is also one of the key ingredients for my Beef Wellington recipe. …
Balsamic Grilled Tomatoes
This Balsamic Grilled tomatoes recipe is delicious on everything from cooked pasta to salads and hamburgers. For this recipe, all you need is a few simple ingredients: olive oil, fresh …