There is no other dish that San Diegans would pride themselves on more than the perfect fish taco. Our city is well known for its laid-back surfer dude attitude, and the fish taco is a perfect complement to that lifestyle.
Monthly Archives: March 2010
Mango Salsa — Easy and Delicious
Enjoy this tropical delight at home.
Tagged BJE820XL, Froojie, Juicers Leave a comment
Food Photography 101: Making Your Meals Look Gorgeous
The first question that most people ask is, “What kind of camera should I buy?” My usual answer is that cameras are just tools, and you can take great photographs with just about anything.
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Baked stuffed dates are edible jewels. They’re crispy-bacon-coated, tender mouthfuls of salty-sweet, savory treats. The dates are like smooth caramels, and the surprise cheese filling is the “oh-yeah” factor. I like to make a platter full, set them on the counter, and let my guests help themselves. They’re not shy.
Tagged Amy Taber, baking, BOV800XL, Ovens, Paul Kalemkiarian, Smart Oven Leave a comment
Go Greens This Spring
Greens Galore can contain any kind of green leafy vegetable. Some are more nutrient dense, while others taste better. But by combining very important, nutrient-dense foods in one juice, you can get the best of both worlds while doing your body a galore of goodness.
Tagged Coco Frey, JE95XL, Juicers 3 Comments
Soup and Sandwich and Slow Cooker — A Great Meal Combo
This soup-and-sandwich combo is easy to create. Older kids can come home from school to warm the soup and grill the sandwich for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Tagged BBL600XL, BGR200XL, BGR820XL, Blenders, Blending, BSC560XL, BSG540XL, Cooking, Debbi Dubbs, Grilling, Grills, Slow Cookers 2 Comments
Warm Up with a Classic Brown Butter Pear Tart
With spring right around the corner, this poached pear and brown butter tart pays due reverence to one of winter’s sweetest fruits just before it goes out of season.
Freshly Juiced Spicy Bloody Mary with Roasted Tomato and Garlic
The Bloody Mary is a go-to brunch classic. But can you improve on a classic?
Homemade Tahini and Baba Ghanoush
Homemade versions of store-bought products always taste so much better to me. Baba Ganoush is a famous Middle Eastern dip made with eggplant. It’s something I had wanted to make for a while. Baba Ganoush is a fun recipe to make with kids, and it can be eaten with almost anything — stalks of celery, carrot sticks, pita bread — the list is endless.
Tagged BBL600XL, Blenders, Blending, BOV800XL, Cooking, Ovens, Rebecca Subbiah 3 Comments
Guinness and Bangers for St. Paddy's Day
Guinness’ famous, rich flavor pairs well with so many foods, but a perfect specialty for St. Patrick’s Day has to involve Irish “bangers” — what we Yanks call sausage. Their meaty, deep flavor complements a pint of Guinness like nothing else, especially with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce.
