Category Archives: VERY CULINARY

This 1950s Chopped Salad brings back the simplicity of that era. How interesting at the time to use an unusual Middle Eastern staple, Garbanzo beans. 2 Tablespoons of red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon of powdered mustard 1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese A good grind of fresh, cracked pepper A grind of fresh sea […]

To many who live in Southern California, the Palm Style Gigi Salad is the best salad in LA. Rob Lowe recently recommended it as his favorite salad. Mix together: 1/3 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons of white or red wine vinegar. 2 well-crushed garlic cloves. A grind of sea salt. and Blend […]

Southern Turkey Meatloaf   INGREDIENTS 1 package of ground turkey (1.25 lbs, no more than 2 lbs) 1 cup of fresh bread crumbs chopped in a food processor 1/2 large onion diced or 1 small onion diced 1 small can of tomato paste mixed with 1 can of water 1 egg beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons […]

HOW WE BAKE A TURKEY: (If frozen, “thaw completely!” in the fridge… this can take days, so plan ahead). Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees (f). Remove the whole turkey from the packaging (remove neck & giblets), rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out, and dry with paper towels. Remove pop-up timer. Place turkey in a […]

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE — 4 or 5 yellow squash — 1 large onion (diced) – Cut. squash in half lengthwise, then into rounds… and boil in slightly salted water just until tender. — Drain. — (OR pan sauté the rounds and the diced onion –  seasoned in the pan – and cook in a splash […]

BREAKFAST CREPES – Whether you like whole wheat or white flour crepes… breakfast is a great time to serve CREPES. A sweet crepe with sautéed bananas is one of our favorites, as good as breakfast gets! RECIPE CREPES: 3/4 c flour 1/2 c cream and 1/2 c milk 1/4 c granulated sugar 2 TBS brown […]

Mexican food is so good! Especially “Chicken Chimichangas” when smothered in green salsa and served on a big dish with: Spanish rice, refried beans, guacamole, shredded lettuce, sour cream, Pico de Gallo, and grated cheese. Magnifico! A chimichanga is a fried burrito, with some kind of filling (beans, chicken, or beef). The story behind this […]

SHRIMP & GRITS Start creamy, cheesy, savory grits topped with seasoned shrimp, parsley, scallions, garlic, and crispy bacon. You can actually enjoy this for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Certainly, in the southern US, you’ll find it on menus for all meals. This is a great recipe for weekend brunch when company is coming. Ingredients: […]

YELLOW BEETS – Skinned and cut into chunks, then oven roasted with olive oil, salt and ground pepper is as good as any food you may ever eat!!! It is so simple to prepare, spread out on a cookie sheet (we lined ours with foil or you can use parchment paper, but the crust will […]

SPINACH and CHEESE STRATA Who doesn’t love a good casserole? A Strata is just a fancy name for a spinach and cheese casserole. INGREDIENTS: 1 (10 ounce) package of frozen spinach, thawed, squeeze of all excess liquid, and chopped 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (1 large) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 […]