Category: Entertaining

Carne Asada Fries

Carne Asada Fries

Originating in San Diego; Carne Asada Fries (meaning grilled meat) is piled onto French Fries instead of the usual tacos or nachos; along with the usual suspects, Pico de Gallo or Salsa, Guacamole or Avocado, Jalapeño Crema, Queso or Salsa Verde….And just about anything else…

Malibu Sunset

Malibu Sunset

Malibu Coconut Rum really is a vacation in a glass, drifting back to tropical destinations and hot days. They are fruity and refreshing. We like two versions, a highball with Cranberry Juice and the old fashioned or lowball with Grenadine. Just add fruit juice/s and…

Oregano Shrimp

Oregano Shrimp

At first glance, this dish resembles Scampi, however, the oregano, red pepper flakes and lemon zest point it more toward Greece than Italy. A very simple appetizer; this recipe seems to appear whenever we have any leftover Tzatziki. Grill or pre heat the oven. Use…

Quesadillas

Quesadillas

Literally, Quesadilla mean “little cheesy thing”; originating in Mexico sometime around the 16th Century. Start with corn or flour tortillas, cheese and a wide range of any condiments you can think of.

Buffalo Chicken/Turkey Meatballs

Buffalo Chicken/Turkey Meatballs

Super easy, these tasty little bites are great for game day. Serve with Jalapeño Crema, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole and Tortilla Chips for a Southwestern approach; or with the standard Blue cheese and veggies. Delicious either way.

Jalapeno Crema

Jalapeno Crema

Perfect for drizzling over Carne Asada Tacos, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and just about any Mexican/South Western foods. Jalapeño Crema is bright and as spicy as you want. Keep a few seeds and white membrane (or more) to amp up the heat.

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada simply means grilled meat. We layered it on a corn tortilla, with the freshest toppings. San Diego is given credit for thinking of piling Carne Asada on French Fries, with the usual Mexican toppings – Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Queso, Jalapeño Crema, Pickled…

Pomegranates

Pomegranates

Pomegranates are believed to be one of the worlds first cultivated crops. Brilliant bright red, they can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 months.

Pizza Dip

Pizza Dip

Pizza flavours without the crust. Gluten Free and served with tortilla chips. Use a milder sausage if you prefer, hot Italian kicks up the spice for sure! Right out of the oven it is gooey goodness, the next day, sliced and warmed up, it looks…

Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice

Winter and Summer Solstice occur at the same time around the world; it just depends on what side of the equator you are on. Today we are celebrating the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year.  Tomorrow the days will start to get shorter until…