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14 07, 2015

Easy Roast Chicken with Potatoes

2023-03-02T17:48:47+00:00Cooking Blog, Recipes|

Roast chicken is perfect for guests or just for dinner with the family.  In fact, if I am in a hurry, I often pick one up from the grocery store's deli department.   But if you want to control the ingredients and make a conscious choice to avoid hormones, then consider roasting your own chicken.  It is ...[ get the full recipe ]

11 07, 2015

Copper River Salmon with Lemon and White Wine Sauce

2023-03-02T17:49:12+00:00Cooking Blog, Recipes|

This recipe works with any salmon filet, but Copper River salmon is extra special.  A few years ago, I happened to be in Seattle during the short period of time that Copper River salmon was fresh, which is only from about mid-May through mid-June each year.  But I had no idea what a huge deal Copper River salmon ...[ get the full recipe ]

7 04, 2015

Shrimp Creole Recipe

2023-03-02T17:53:53+00:00Cooking Blog, Recipes|

This recipe can be made the day before and reheated as long you do not add the shrimp until you are ready to serve it!  While this shrimp creole is usually served with rice, it is also delicious served with a pasta, such as linguine or fettucini. Servings:  4 regular servings or 6 smaller servings Ingredients 1 ...[ get the full recipe ]

7 04, 2015

Cooking Shrimp Creole for Family!

2023-03-02T17:55:09+00:00Cooking Blog, Recipes|

We were so excited that Jeff's sister, Debbie, got to visit us in San Diego recently.  She has been so supportive of my blog, so one night we asked her if she was interested in participating in one of our cooking and photo sessions!  I was thrilled when she said "yes"! Just in case Debbie said "yes", I ...[ get the full recipe ]

31 12, 2013

Cucina Rustica’s Ricotta & Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

2023-03-02T18:03:44+00:00Restaurants & Travel|

Recently, I had the opportunity to eat at Cucina Rustica ("CR") in downtown LA.  It is at the corner of Wilshire and Figueroa (888 Wilshire Blvd.).  CR offers a warm atmosphere and a cozy bar downstairs with food and great happy hour wine deals.  Try the thin-crust Vulcano pizza with pepporoni, sausage, and sliced, fresh jalapenos ...[ get the full recipe ]

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