Happy National Apple Pie Day! It was National Blueberry Pie Day 2 weeks ago, and I realized the day for my favorite pie, apple pie, is about to come up. I still don’t have the energy to make an… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat!
“Basteeya!” My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has A Moroccan Chicken Pot Pie!
Celebrating Moroccan Cuisine! This is a “Chicken Pot Pie” – Moroccan style! One of the goals of my “52 In 22” cooking challenge is to go around the world to try new cuisines, and since I was given this cookbook… Read More ›
Enchiladas in Green Sauce — Tanooki Homemade Cafe Has The Recipe!
Happy National Cinco de Mayo AKA National Enchilada Day! On this amazing day, why don’t we try a fantastic Mexican food: Enchiladas!? I enjoy my homemade enchiladas sometimes, and this time the craving for enchilada’s tidal wave is hitting… Read More ›
A Delicious Fresh Fish Taco Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has This “Forever Fish” Dish!
Want To Spice Up Your Fried Fish Tacos? Sure, we all do, don’t we? As my “52 In 22” cooking challenge heads into the refreshingly healthy summer season, it’s time to think about fresh, fun dishes to serve outdoors, and… Read More ›
My “Chocolate Salted Caramel Buttercream” Birthday Cake Surprise For Alex! This “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Was A Stacking Disaster!
My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has A Birthday To Celebrate! As those who are following this year-long series know, my wife Alex suggested I pick a new cookbook each week to make a recipe from , every week for… Read More ›
Slurping Up “Tampopo!” My “Dinner And A Movie” Has Terrific Ramen Noodle Recipes!
Who’s Hungry For Ramen? I always am! As part of my “Dinner And A Movie” series, I decided to make some ramen noodles and dig into the classic Japanese film “Tampopo!” Slurp Up The Goodness Of “Tampopo!” This 1985 comedy… Read More ›
Biting Into Classic Hollywood! My “52 In 22” Challenge Has Three Classic Musso & Frank Dishes From Tinseltown’s Delicious Past!
First, Let Me Fix You A Drink… It’s the best Martini in Hollywood, and it’s served at the legendary Musso & Frank restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard! This photo is from their Cookbook / Memoir, and I will be cooking from… Read More ›
Garlic Rosemary Focaccia — Here’s Tanooki’s Homemade Cafe Recipe!
Happy National Garlic Month, and National Garlic Day for tomorrow! As bread baking takes some time, I’m sharing the recipe earlier as I told you in my previous post. My dinner buddy and I are huge fans for focaccia…. Read More ›
An Easter Feast! Gigot D’Agneau! Ratatouille! Potato Cake! All The Recipes Here!
Time To Share An Amazing Holiday Feast! If you are looking to bite into something different this Easter weekend – time to go provencal! This is “Gigot D’Agneau” – and it’s my favorite holiday meal, thanks to the incredible Chef… Read More ›
Chorizo Paella With Olives And Prosciutto! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Cooks Spanish TWO Times!
Hey Hey Paella! Welcome to week #15 of my yearlong cooking adventure! You are looking at one of my favorite foods in the world: Paella. Here is the definition I found online: “A Spanish dish of rice, saffron, chicken, seafood,… Read More ›