Forbidden Rice Risotto

comfort food.  that's what cold weather is all about...but with a HEALTHY TWISTlet's just say that this is NOT your typical "risotto".i would call it "risotto-like"...but it definitely fits the comfort-food categoryall the deep rich...

Thai Coconut Curry Sauce with Fresh Tofu and Konjac Noodles

healthy fresh tofu and clean Konjac noodles in a light flavorful Spicy Thai Coconut Curry Sauce.a delicious alternative to a meat and pasta meal.the sauce is easy and can be made ahead of time.  the tofu...fresh is best if you can find it.  the...

BEST BURGER EVER...Hands down

YES...hands downTHE BEST BURGER I HAVE EVER EATENTEN SIMPLE STEPS TO THE BEST BURGER1.  buy some good rib eye.2.  grind the meat yourself.3.  don't pack the patty.4.  cast iron skillet, searing hot5.  medium rare is the way to...

Chicken Curry-Indian style

 a straight up Chicken Curry recipe.  my go-to sauce when i want something rich, warm and spicy.  i don't know how 'authentic' it is, being that Newport Beach is not the mecca of Indian cuisine...and i have not yet been to India, but it...

Spicy Sausage Marinara (low carb Pasta)

i'll bet most home cooks have their own version of an Italian Marinara Sauce in their back pocket.OR...know someone with the best red sauce recipe...OR you have your in-laws' Italian Grandma's hand written "gravy" recipe framed on the kitchen wall..well,...

Crispy Skin Roasted Pork Belly with "EXTRA BITS"

EXTRA BITS !!!DID I PAY EXTRA FOR EXTRA BITS ???a little lesson in the reality of NOSE TO TAIL(before i go on...Jamie Oliver's recipe for Crispy Skin Oven Roasted Pork Belly is FABULOUS.i've cooked it many times and posted about it HERE)well, this was...

HEAD TO TOE POZOLE ROJO

mmmmm...POZOLEthis is a rich porky-meaty stew that is hearty, savory, and playful.  i say "playful" because you're eatin' along enjoying every bite, but you don't really know what bite of the pig you are enjoying....could it be an EAR?...a SNOUT?...a...

GREENS, EGG AND HAM...Hock

my take on Dr. Seusses Green Eggs and Ham...a favorite book when i was little...still my favorite book.the recipe here is nothin' real outlandish, just good eatin'...breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner.  a simple perfect runny poached egg can make...

Chicken Coconut Curry...Indian Style

INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY...this is definitely a KILLER CURRY recipe.  i admit, i am a novice to Indian cooking and Indian foods, but this is a fabulous introduction to some delicious Indian style flavors and cuisine.  i think it's pretty darn easy,...

Padma's Indian Ground Beef and Veal comfort food.

if you're up early like me (5 am !),  you should really try and catch "The Melting Pot" on the new Cooking Channel.  it's quite raw because most of the shows are dated 2000.  i like it because there's no showmanship...it's all about the...