Green Chile Chicken Posole I received an email from Williams and Sonoma that Bobby Flay would be at the Beverly Hills store signing copies of his new cookbook, Barbecue Addiction. I immediately called the store and purchased the cookbook so I could meet Bobby Flay. I started imagining what I would say to him while he signed my book. It dawned on me that the best thing to do was “speak his language.” I decided to […]
PEACH-GINGER GLAZED DRUMSTICKS Looking for a crowd pleasing dish for Super Bowl Sunday? These drumsticks are a favorite in my home town. Everyone who tastes these drumsticks wants the recipe. They are perfect at room temperature which makes them great for tailgating, picnics, barbecues, and game nights. The longer they sit the stickier and more finger licking they become. I convert this recipe into a week-night meal by making cilantro jasmine rice and a crisp […]
RED CHILE AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS Enchiladas can seem mundane, but if you make your own enchilada sauce they become something special. Once you have tasted homemade enchilada sauce, you will never want anything else. Patience is key with this recipe. Time-1 hour and 30 minutes Serving-4 Ingredients 1 package of California Chile pods 8 ounce 1 package of New Mexico Chile pods 8 ounce 12 corn tortillas 1 block of cheddar cheese 8 ounce shredded […]
PENNE ALLA VODKA My husband and I first tasted this dish 14 years ago while living in New York City. I am a California native who believed Olive Garden was authentic Italian food. Moving to New York changed my notion of Italian food. We didn’t have a lot of money and I was afraid to order outside my comfort zone out of fear of wasting money. However, I quickly realized you can never have a […]
TURKEY POT PIE After spending an entire day in the kitchen the last thing you want on Friday is to fuss over food. If your tired of the turkey sandwich like I am you will appreciate this recipe. It’s all your Thanksgiving left overs in a cute little package. Time-45 minutes Serving-4-6 Ingredients for Turkey Pot Pie 2 Tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil 1 large shallot chopped 2 medium carrots diced […]
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