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My husband loves the queso at Bar Ama in Downtown Los Angeles. It is an addicting appetizer favorite, and super delish when the restaurant adds a scoop of chorizo right in the center of the bowl.Ingredients:2 Tbs. unsalted butter2 1/2 Tbs. all purpose flour2 cups …
These artichokes are delish! This is Chef Michael Rossi’s recipe from the Ranch Restaurant in Anaheim. The first time I had this appetizer, I wanted the recipe. Funny thing was, I had already clipped the recipe from The Orange Country Register and hadn’t realized that …
We love avocados! My husband always makes fresh guacamole for us as an appetizer with tortilla chips. My son likes the guacamole, but he decided to come up with a simpler version to be used as a dip, spread or side. He calls it his …
I love the zucchini blossoms at Pizzeria Mozza. This recipe for zucchini blossoms is very similar to Mozza’s. They are light, crisp, delicate and delicious. The key to frying anything, is making sure the oil is the right temperature. If the oil is not hot …
My husband’s family is from the South, and boiled peanuts are one of his favorite snacks. In California raw peanuts are impossible to find. You have to order them online, and finding a reputable place to order from is hard. Today on Saveur, the magazine …
My husband’s help in the kitchen is greatly appreciated. Especially, when he makes a creation like this one. His secret in this recipe is the pomegranate molasses and Sambal Oelek. You can purchase the molasses at Savory Spice Shop in Newport Beach or online. The Sambal Oelek …
Ingredients For Salad Sticks12 cocktail picks1 loaf French bread, cut into 24 (1-inch) cubes 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil1 tsp. garlic powder½ tsp. saltPinch of black pepper24 cherry tomatoes24 small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)24 basil leaves1 English cucumber, sliced into 1-inch pieces, then quartered …