Fermented Hot Pepper Sauce
A few years ago, I took a cooking class from Chef Jessica Koslow of Sqirl restaurant in Los Angeles, and she brought with her a…
Tips and Tricks
Roasted Jalapeño Relish: the Condiment You’ll Put on Everything
Roasted jalapeño relish: the condiment you’ll put on everything
Delicious Linguine with Tomato Basil Pesto
Delicious Linguine with Tomato Basil Pesto This delicious linguini with tomato basil pesto is a great weeknight dish – easy and quick to make, bursting…
Spicy Tartar Sauce for Fish
This spicy tartar sauce for fish is one I can actually enjoy…I do not typically like tartar sauce. I always think it tastes a bit…
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Honey-Garlic Glaze
This recipe for crispy chicken thighs with honey-garlic glaze is a total keeper. Not only does it have all the magic of crispy chicken thighs…
Panko and Parmesan Crusted Fish Filets
Panko and parmesan crusted fish filets are the perfect weeknight dish…they crispy, delicious, easy to make, and fast to prepare. You can use a number…
Beef Tartare is the Most Under-Appreciated Delicious Hors d’Oeuvre
Beef tartare is the most under-appreciated delicious hors d’oeuvre! I think most people have long feared beef tartare…the raw beef and raw egg intimidate many,…
Very Tasty Tuna Burger
This very tasty tuna burger is a great way to mix it up and do something a bit different than your standard burger. This recipe…
Fettuccine with Lemon, Asparagus and Parmesan
If you like asparagus and lemon together, this fettuccine with lemon, asparagus and parmesan is the right recipe for you! And better yet, it’s very…
My Favorite 25 San Francisco Restaurants for 2017
These are my favorite 25 San Francisco restaurants for 2017. This marks my 6th year of publishing this list, and every year it’s my most…
Turkey Mole – the Perfect Use of Leftover Turkey!
If you have a bunch of leftover turkey, make turkey mole – the perfect use of leftover turkey! It has a completely different flavor profile…
Perfect Chicken Breasts with Pan Sauce
It’s actually very easy to make perfect chicken breasts with pan sauce…and when done right, is one of the most delicious ways to serve chicken….
Quick and Easy Dill Pickles
I’ve always been a huge fan of pickles, and you can make quick and easy dill pickles yourself in about 10 minutes of prep time. I…
The Perfect Chicken Pot Pie
Making the perfect chicken pot pie is not difficult, but it isn’t exactly a piece of cake either (sorry for the bad pun). Although this recipe…
Pie Crust in a Minute!
It’s easy to make pie crust in a minute…all you need is a food processor, some flour, butter, salt and ice water. No need to…
My Top 25 San Francisco Restaurants for 2016
This is my favorite post to do each year…it’s just so much fun to come up with my top 25 San Francisco restaurants. This year,…
Make Perfect Hollandaise Sauce by Using a Blender!
I think most people are intimidated by the idea of any sauce that needs to be made over a double boiler…one of those two level…
The Perfect Rice Pilaf Recipe
Rice is an incredibly versatile grain…not only can it be used in both sweet and savory dishes, it can also be prepared in a million…
How-To Video: Simple Way to Make GREAT Salsa Verde and Enchiladas!
Salsa verde is one of those magical things that is tangy, sour, smoky, and salty, and is so useful! Unlike most red salsas, green salsa…
How to Make Great Pizza at Home!
Who doesn’t love pizza? Delicious crust, topped with savory sauce and your favorite toppings. Really, what could be better? I think we all wish we…