SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH LEMON CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE This summer my family vacationed in Maui. It was our second trip to the island, and we decided to stay in a condo rather than a hotel resort. It was definitely the right decision for a cook. I had an incredible modern kitchen with all the amenities a cook could ask for, and not to mention an ocean view from the kitchen. Everyday I couldn’t wait to wake […]
Fiery Fish Stew How do you honor the best Father in the world? You make him whatever he wants. He asked for Cioppino this year. If you have never had Cioppino, it’s a spicy tomato and wine based fish stew. If you love seafood, this is a dream dinner. This recipe can be tailored with your favorite seafood. Cioppino is surprisingly easy to make. It’s all in the prep and timing. Prep time- 20 minutes Cook time- […]
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Anytime we are in a restaurant and tortilla soup is on the menu, I order it. It has to be one of my all time favorite things to eat. On a rainy day it is usually the first thing I think of making for dinner. Tonight it rained in California. This might be the last rain we see for awhile, so I decided to make soup before summer. Otherwise, I have to wait […]
Bananas Foster Petite Trifle Every friday night my hometown hosts a family festival. After a long week, we look forward to a slow paced evening on our city streets. The festival offers live music, outdoor dining, kids activities, and pony rides. The street vendors sell food and a variety of unique merchandise. The biggest draw for me is the farmers’ market. I tend to linger near the fresh, local produce and baked goods. Farmers’ […]
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction In my opinion, there is no better way to say I love you than to cook for someone. I love going to restaurants but on holidays it never feels intimate enough. This weekend surprise your Valentine with this dinner. This recipe is so easy and delicious, you will thank me later. Time-1 hour 15 minutes Servings-4 (I have two other little Valentine’s to feed) Ingredients 4 Filet mignon steaks, […]
Micro-Bakery Diaries 