Santa Barbara Slow Cooked Beef
byNo more FOG please! We are not in London, we are in Southern California (the land of eternal sunshine). Where did the sunshine go this month? Probably on vacation since like clockwork on June 1st…
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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Italiano
byYou know the feeling when you are looking for some specifically sized vegetable, but you find everything else except the exact thing you are looking for. When you make up your mind to find a…
Pork and Cabbage with Riesling
byOver the years we happily succumbed to the old Irish tradition of Saint Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage and green beer. By Sunday morning the leprechauns must have woven their mischievous magic on…
Wine Braised Beef Shoulder with Root Vegetables
byWe all know that patience is a virtue, but in this case you will see (or better taste) that it’s pure deliciousness. There are many different ways to oven braise a nice hunk of beef…
Chicken Chili with Beer
byThere is always a good time for big pot of of steaming chili! Today was a little cloudy and if we may say (especially for you on the East Coast) a little nippy in the…
Rustic Beef Brisket with Syrah Pan-Juice
byWhen we dream about comfort food this juicy beef sandwich with bold flavors is pretty much on top of our list.
Pumpkin Revelry with Crostini & Chili
byPumpkin Chili and Pumpkin Crostini Even though most days the sun is shining brightly with mild balmy temperatures the evenings do get crisp and chili and we tend to stay more indoors and enjoy the…
Prosciutto Arugula Pizza
byWe both love Pizza, always have and always will – just like when Bridget Jones told Mr. Darcy that she loves him, she always has and always will. There are so many different pizzas that…
Best Roasted Chicken with Curry and Paprika
byThere is nothing fancy about roast chicken, but when you need a feel good dish this best Roasted Chicken with Curry and Paprika is just the thing to make you sing and dance in the garden…
Lecsó – Hungarian Pepper Stew Recipe
byTrue to our Hungarian roots we are always delighted to find sweet yellow or orange peppers at the market and as the pepper season in California is coming to end we already gave up hope…
Italian Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew
byThis quick and healthy gluten-free Italian chicken sausage and white bean stew one pot meal will give you rich earthy taste of comfort and plenty of time to enjoy the day. As June gloom hoovers…
Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach
byHigher in fiber and lower in carbs than regular pasta, this simple Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach is full of flavors and nutrients. It’s hard to imagine any kitchen without pasta no matter where…