2010-03-18 17:30
This easy veg side dish was so great that I have to share it. Love those pre cut bags of butternut squash. Either bake in a 350 degree oven until fork tender or microwave as per package inst… Read More
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2009-12-09 01:24
A brief and backwards restaurant visit. I dined at a Michelin starred restaurant here in Los Angeles. 1 star. Sweet and efficient service. A lovely, golden, low lit room. And I left feeling… Read More
2009-11-04 19:06
I served this appetizer to great acclaim with house made crostini and sliced apples. You can slice your apples in advance and place in a water/lemon juice bath for about an hour prior to ser… Read More
2009-11-04 18:55
This is an easy and delicious cream sauce for use with pasta or poured over most any protein.Mince 1 shallot and saute in olive oil until soft. Rinse, pat dry, cut off stems and then slice s… Read More
2009-10-10 21:38
One advantage to making your own pizza dough is that it is room temperature and much easier to work with as you are rolling it out. This pizza dough bakes flatter than others yet comes out c… Read More
2009-08-28 20:14
Making your own pasta requires two things; time and that you dress in white. HA! The flour flies and it's a great bicep workout as you roll. Here's how:3/4 cup semolina flour3/4 cup all purp… Read More
2009-08-28 19:50
El Rincon Criollo, which roughly translates as "Cozy Corner" is exactly that. I've eaten there many times and can testify that it's a consistently tasty and friendly spot. Corkage is $10.oo… Read More
2009-08-27 18:05
Antica Pizzeria is a gem featuring a warm inside dining room or the casual outside patio. We split a Pizza Capricciosa (artichokes, mushrooms, olives, mozzarella and Italian ham) made in the… Read More
2009-08-20 19:27
When I was a kid my mom would bake brownie pudding. I don't usually crave dessert but I ordered the "Ultimate Chocolate" dessert and was transported back by the warm gooey sweet pieces of de… Read More
2009-08-19 23:45
On a trip to *Paris I ordered pizza at a lovely outdoor cafe. The pie came to the table with a single fried egg in the center. The server cut the pizza into pieces and the golden yolk split… Read More
2009-08-19 19:05
If you enjoy really flavorful food, get Ina Garten's new cookbook "Back To Basics." ( Food Networks Barefoot Contessa ) I've made several recipes from the book and all have been easy yet sop… Read More
2009-08-18 17:51
Grilling corn. Peel back the top husks just a bit to removew silks. Then soak ears of corn in water before grilling; about 20 mins. Lay them right on the lit grill and rotate often. After… Read More
2009-08-06 17:58
This is an easy and super-tasty summer salad. Spend a little on some Heirloom tomatoes and you'll be rewarded! Amounts vary depending on how many servings you need.Cut tomatoes into wedges o… Read More
2009-07-31 19:04
I keep a list of Los Angeles restaurants where I can take a bottle of wine with little ($5.00 or under) or no corkage fee. The Indo Cafe in Palms is the latest on my list. With no corkage fe… Read More
2009-07-04 23:53
Fish is arguably one of the best protein sources. And eating it often can become a bit mundane. The answer is tasty, zesty, crunchy and easy to prepare-PISTOU! (The French version of Italian… Read More
2009-05-23 18:29
For anyone in Los Angeles looking for a super tasty and affordable spot; Mariscos Chente is it. Order the Camarones a la Pimienta; shrimp in pepper sauce. Served without a tail and with the… Read More
2009-05-09 19:37
I had some time on Cinco de Mayo and delved into a recipe for Mole. I've enjoyed Mole at a few LA spots; Lucy's El Adobe, Lares and the always choice, Gardens of Taxco. I didn't realize the… Read More
2009-04-20 17:52
Lucky me! I had a lovely brunch at a must do LA restaurant. The tribute is in the form of a Japanese Haiku.Calm beautiful spacewaiters who glide with inventive platessublime flavors grace my… Read More
2009-04-20 17:45
This risotto turned out so delicious that I have to boast a bit....while grilling a few shrimp, scallops and asparagus outside, inside I cooked some leeks and shallots until soft. Next I add… Read More
2009-04-07 23:24
If I didn't find anything usable in my fridge, I'd go to the market. I had fresh dill, toasted almond slivers, garlic, olive oil and fettuccine. I tossed all the above, except the pasta, int… Read More
2009-02-28 03:27
Last year I ate at a lovely, upscale Santa Monica restaurant. A sumptuous setting along with an interesting international menu made for a dining treat. Quite expensive though so I hadn't re… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I just enjoyed a decidedly delicious meal at the new Waterloo and City. I'm a fan of limericks and I know some really blue ones. However, I'll show restraint here and present an untarnished… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Jay Rayner's book "The Man Who Ate The World," makes for very enjoyable reading. Rayner combines travel and cultural details with food and restaurant reviews from his visits to Moscow, Tokyo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Three quick and satisfying sauces for your next seafood meal. I grilled tuna, salmon and shrimp then served then with these 3 sauces. Pair them up as you like.1. Mix equal parts harissa past… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Being a bit worn down and only somewhat encouraged by media proclamations that one must eat more vegetable and fruits, I give you now this tasty, easy to do recipe.Heat a sturdy pan with 1/4… Read More
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