We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat” and yesterday my post focused on a recent article about how, more than ever, food defines social class in America more than the clothes you wear or the car you drive. Basically, the food that is available and affordable to the vast majority of Americans […]
Main Dish
Savory Brined Turkey with Brown Rice Syrup Glaze
Turkey recipes abound and its officially countdown time to the big day! I’ve ordered my Mary’s Free Range organic turkey – all it takes is a phone call to Whole Foods – and I’ll pick it up next Monday so it has 2+ days to defrost in the refrigerator. So let’s talk turkey! Have you […]
Saucy Sliders and a Giveaway
Even if you are normally a cook from scratch kinda person, there are days when quality, gourmet sauces and marinades can transform a dish from ordinary to extraordinary with the twist of a cap. Saucy Mama sauces and marinades are just what you need. While I specialize in simple recipes that fit your busy lifestyle, […]
Coca Mallorquina
Shari Bonnin is a talented jewelry and clothing designer from Orange, CA and our November Mom of the Month. I knew Shari from Twitter (@sbonnin) and much to our surprise we met in real life when I recognized her at a parents orientation at UC Santa Cruz this summer. As it turns out, both our […]
My Sukiyaki
It’s always good to come home and sleep in your own bed after a long and uncomfortable trans-Atlantic flight and awakening at 4:45 a.m. to a gentle, cleansing rain made it even better 🙂 It’s clear and sunny now, but when the days become chilly and damp, I often crave a warming bowl of udon […]
Guest Post: Enchiladas with Spicy Chipotle Sauce
Hello, My name is Adam aka Truffle Shuffle from The Ardent Epicure and I’ve been invited to do a Guest Post here on She’s Cookin’. I would like to thank Priscilla for inviting me here, and I hope you all enjoy… What’s for Dinner? – Enchiladas with Homemade Spicy Chipotle Sauce For this recipe, I am sharing my […]
Beef Bourguignon with the Sippers
Seldom do we start off a weekend without any plans and, with owning a busy photography business, these weekends are few and far between! Our weekend began with a relaxing Friday evening on the sofa in front of the TV. Yes, sometimes you just have to chill and partake in some channel surfing! We came […]
Cat Cora’s Borscht and a Giveaway
After making this vibrant, bright soup, I thought to myself – of all the delectable recipes in her cookbook cat cora’s classics with a twist, I chose the borscht?? As Cat Cora says, either you love beets or hate them. Unfortunately, most people, and I firmly believe its only because they’re sole experience with beets […]
Shrimp and Pasta with Romesco Sauce
We all have our favorite tomato-based Italian pasta sauce whether it’s a quick and light Marinara sauce, robust homemade Ragu Bolognese, or the summery no-cook alla Checca with fresh tomatoes and basil, but to change it up a little, I’d like to suggest a nutty, rich-flavored Romesco sauce. The combination of roasted red peppers and […]
Cabernet-crusted Chile Rellenos
On Monday night, Chef Rachel Klemek of BlackMarket Bakery in Irvine invited a group of Orange County foodies to her kitchen to experiment with sister company Marche Noir Food’s cabernet flour and cabernet pasta. It began with an ecologically creative idea to utilize the skins and seeds of crushed grapes, a byproduct of wine processing, […]