Hamburger Hamlet’s Zucchini Zircles

Hamburger Hamlet’s Zucchini Zircles

Hamburger Hamlet was one of my favorite restaurants. My husband and I lived right near the Pasadena location, and we would eat at The Hamlet once a week.  The burgers, large steak fries, french onion soup, chicken dinner and the zucchini appetizer were some of 

Lawry’s Creamed Corn

Lawry’s Creamed Corn

One of our favorite family restaurants is Five Crown’s in Corona del Mar.  My boys love the creamed corn, and actually… I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t.  They provide the recipe online, but having it at the restaurant is best. Ingredients: 1½ tablespoons butter1½ tablespoons 

Maple Braised Belgian Endive

Maple Braised Belgian Endive

Ingredients:6 Heads of Belgian Endive, split lengthwise4 Tbsps. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter1/4 cup maple syrup5-6 sage leavesSalt and pepper to tasteDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degreesMelt butter in large saucepan that can hold all of the endive.  Add Maple syrup and sage leaves, swirling to combine. 

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

My family loves brussels sprouts.  This Barefoot Contessa recipe is a great way to make them.  I also like to make them plain; tossed with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Browning them under the broiler, so that the leaves get a little black on