Chocolate Caramel Tart
I made this Chocolate Caramel Tart and to say it's decadent is an understatement! No one could eat more than a sliver. The gooey caramel center really takes it over the top. If you happen to have a sweet tooth, you should try it. I also thought it would be good to chop it up and put it in ice cream, just to add to your caloric intake!
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Basic Bulgogi
We were invited to our friends Kim and Scott's house in Pacific Palisades for dinner on Saturday night. Their home sits at 1,500 feet overlooking the Pacific ocean on a clear day. The had a Lodge Hibachi grill on a table outside. It was magical! They cooked this Basic Bulgogli marinade beef, which was probably some of the best I have ever had. The marinade is out of this world good. I don't even like Korean food. I will be making this very soon, though the setting at our house is missing a lot of the magic! What's better than sharing a meal with great friends under the stars? Nothing! Oh, and one looks a tad younger among the glowing fire at night! The meal was topped off with gourmet chocolate (that's a whole other blog post!) S'mores. What a great evening!
Bulgogi, literally "fire meat", is a gui (Korean-style grilled or roasted dish) made of thin, marinated slices of beef or pork grilled on a barbecue or on a stove-top griddle. It is also often stir-fried in a pan in home cooking. Sirloin, rib eye or brisket are frequently used cuts of beef for the dish.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Corn Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Roasted Balsamic Onions on a Cornmeal Crust
This Corn Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Roasted Balsamic Onions on a Cornmeal Crust is the most popular pizza at a local pizzeria. It's absolutely delicious and very filling! Here is a recipe to create it at home.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: Makes 1 Pizza
Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Tahini Sauce
My daughter Zoe has been doing the Bon Appétit, Basically 10 x 10 recipe, which is "Ten weeks, ten recipes that will make you a better cook". I'm not sure what week this is, but I'm very impressed with how she has been cooking. This Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Tahini Sauce looks really good. I didn't have any, but I will insist she makes it at our house soon.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
Lemon Brown Rice with Garlic and Thyme
This Lemon Brown Rice with Garlic and Thyme is probably some of the best rice I've ever made. I actually made it a long time ago, but the photo was so bad I didn't post it. This photo isn't great either! This tangy brown rice dish can be served warm, or chilled as a salad or side.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 6 Servings
Rosemary Apple Cake
I woke up one morning and decided I needed to make an Apple Rosemary Cake. This is peak apple season. I love getting different varieties of apples. The combination of rosemary and apple really works in this very simple cake. It gets topped off with a rosemary syrup.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
French Onion Gnocchi Casserole
I came across this French Onion Gnocchi Casserole and was intrigued. It was really delicious, though it would have helped if it were really cold outside (not a remote possibility in Los Angeles at the moment!) and you were REALLY hungry. It's not exactly a "light" meal, but if you're looking for comfort food, this is it!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Harissa Chicken
My friend Jessica gave me a tube of Harissa. Harissa is a hot chili pepper paste, which is the basic flavoring agent in Tunisian and Moroccan cuisine, it's extremely versatile. This Harissa Chicken is incredibly easy to make on a sheet pan. You can adjust the amount of Harissa you use, depending on how spicy you like it. My husband calls it the ketchup of Morocco.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 3 - 4 Servings
Hasselback Yams with Butter and Sage
I am a big fan of Hasselback potatoes, mainly because it cuts the cooking time. People will try to Hasselback just about anything, your best bet is russets or yams. Here's a tip: set the potato between two wooden chopsticks or wooden spoons before you start slicing. The sticks will stop the knife from cutting all the way through. These Hasselback Yams with Butter and Sage are a wonderful combination of flavors.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 25 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Mixed Berry Tart with Vanilla Cream
This Mixed Berry Tart with Vanilla Cream is an easy and beautiful dessert for your next dinner party. You can do it two ways - 1 - 9" tart or 6 small individual tarts.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 - 9-inch tart or 6 small individual tarts
