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good eats at home: Tonight's Dinner was inspired by one of my cookbooks... - 09/19/24 10:19 PM

Tonight's Dinner was inspired by one of my cookbooks. The one I referenced the other day The Flavors of Asia, by Mai Pham. Endorsed by the Culinary Institute of America aka the CIA.
Needless to say, I looked at about ten recipes and decided to do my own version. First and foremost, I made Sushi Rice. Plan on 30 minutes to make it.
While I was making the rice, I decide to do some creative ideas, well smoked mussels from the can, then I realized how powerful the smell and the flavors were, I immediately opened another can of Patagonian mussels, much milder. … (1 comments)

good eats at home: Some nights you know you will have to get up early... - 09/17/24 10:03 PM

Some nights you know you will have to get up early and still need to make dinner... what is one to do? Well in my case I just pull out my leftover soup from the other day.
Then make a salad, not just an ordinary salad, but I use one of my leftover baked salmons. Vola and you have a light easy clean up dinner.
So, with that said what is your easy dinner when you need to be out the door early? Inquiring minds want to know.

Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you … (31 comments)

good eats at home: Speechless Sundays: Looking through some of my cookbooks... - 09/15/24 10:42 PM

Speechless Sundays: browsing through a few of my cookbooks I was inspired to make some more great food. Needless to say, on my way home from a photo shoot on one of my newest listings, I had to stop in at Trader Joe's to get some of the missing ingredients for my future cooking.
So with that said stay tuned what I will create from browsing through these cookbooks.
Not sure if Diane is aware but there will be some great meals coming her way soon.
There are so many to choose from it is almost too hard for me to narrow the list … (12 comments)

good eats at home: Friday's Dinner: Happy Birthday Dinner for Diane.... - 09/14/24 10:48 PM

Friday's Dinner: Happy Birthday Dinner for Diane.... Honest she thought I was trying to outdo the Linner we had the day before.
I reassured her that nothing was purchased in advance or on Friday, everything was in the Fridge or in the Freezer:)

Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and … (28 comments)

good eats at home: Speechless Sundays: playing with my new cooking tool... - 09/01/24 11:25 PM

Well in all fairness I had this tool for over three or four years and have been meaning to make a meal with it. As we all know time, focus and distractions kept it in my cupboard for so long.
Well today was the day I decided to play with it and how fun it was. Converting three zucchinis into something that looks like pasta:)))
The meal was great, tasted light, now I will need to play with it more and improve on it.
Not bad for a first attempt.
Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If … (22 comments)

good eats at home: Rice -Stuffed Sweet Potatoes the recipe as requested... - 09/01/24 10:09 PM

This recipe was inspired by one of my cookbooks "The Rheumatoid Arthritis Cookbook" by Caitlin Samson a clinical Nutritionist. Do not be put off with the Title, there are some great recipes and clearly many were interested when I posted the results.
Now let me get to the ingredients, keep in mind to me a recipe is just a guide or inspiration. Hence, I have made many changes, now with that said:
1. Pre-cook your favorite rice or whatever you happen to have at home. The recipe called for Wild Rice, unfortunately I did not have any at home. Hence, I used once … (13 comments)

good eats at home: Just for fun: there are days we need to just relax... - 08/31/24 11:37 PM

Well, I tend to relax by making a meal and hopefully it is a fun and tasty meal.
Now with that said, I decided to try purple sweet potato instead of the yellow one. Now with that said we are a fan of the purple one. Inquiring minds want to know what your take is, and which one do you like better?
If you are interested in the recipe, I am open to do a post or just share it privately if you are in a rush to make it before I get to do a recipe post.
I look forward to your input … (21 comments)

good eats at home: Speechless Sundays: sometimes a first attempt does not turn out as... - 08/18/24 10:31 PM

Speechless Sundays: sometimes a first attempt does not turn out as we would like it. As some of you know I have been tasked with creating Mexican style meals. I have never cooked before, so I started cautiously.
Well, here was my first attempt. I decided to make Creamy Chicken Enchiladas.
Keep in mind I am seasoned enough to know not to go with the timelines:
Prep Time: 15 minutes not really plan on 30-40 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes, well if you turn the heat up 30 minutes my take:)
Total Time: 1 hour Not really plan on 1:30 minutes
Ingredients:
1, two tablespoon of butter (Unsalted) … (26 comments)

good eats at home: Speechless Sundays: time to lighten things up... - 08/11/24 11:36 PM

Speechless Sundays: time to lighten things up, I have been commenting about AI on many posts and everyone knows my thoughts and position especially since my last post.
Now with that said, I thought I would lighten things up and have you decided which salad you prefer? The first one is Tomatoes, Fig reduced Balsamic Vinegar, Fresh Mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves with Black truffle olive oil and left over baked salmon.
Just to be clear we had both today. Why? It was hot and humid even at night and when Diane saw my appetizer, she said could you make a salad as … (17 comments)

good eats at home: Friday Fun Day: after a hectic week how about playing with food?.. - 08/09/24 11:08 PM

Friday Fun Day: after a hectic week how about playing with food?...
Well, I had some idea what to make for dinner but turned-out Diane did not have lunch. She had a hectic day too... hence I improvised on what I was planning on making for dinner.
In fairness to disclosure the rice was made yesterday, and it was intentionally made dry and burnt a bit so I could use the leftovers either in soup or some other manner to make it soft again. I snuck in there a can of black beans to make it more of a Spanish twist.
So, check out … (12 comments)

good eats at home: Wordless Wednesdays: I had a busy day hence wanted an easy cleanup... - 07/24/24 10:10 PM

Wordless Wednesdays: I had a busy day, hence wanted an easy cleanup dinner, one pot dish. In addition, Diane was going early to the Dentist and then to work reconfirming the easy cleanup dinner concept. So, with that said my one pot dish was adjusted.
I wanted to have spinach tortellini with the easy one pot dish, Diane said, well could you make rigatoni instead? So, with that said had to add more stock and wine to the pan so the rigatoni will cook.
Yes, it was a winner and virtually no leftovers. In case you are wondering had a little leftover red … (36 comments)

good eats at home: Speechless Sundays: which meal would you like me to make for you?... - 07/14/24 10:43 PM

Speechless Sundays: which meal would you like me to make for you? Well just to be clear I made both of them in the past few days.
On a side note, can you make out all the ingredients? Inquiring minds want to know. Yes, I know it is not a market report and it is not real estate related. Nevertheless, this Beverly Hills Realtor has time to sell and make good food at home:))
I am looking forward to your choices as well as ingredients.

Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for … (25 comments)

good eats at home: Wordless Wednesdays: just for fun Mac & Cheese flavored popcorn... - 07/10/24 10:36 PM

Wordless Wednesdays: just for fun Mac & Cheese flavored popcorn... I do a lot of high-end meals but there are times when I just like playing with food. Now with that said how about making a Kraft's Mac & Cheese flavored Popcorn?
Ingredients:
1. 1/2 a cup of corn
2. one tablespoon of canola oil
3. two ounces of butter
4. bag of Mac & Cheese mixture (use the pasta for something else)
5. another four ounces of melted butter.
Bake a half a cup of corn with the butter and oil. Then pour it into a container such as a plastic one … (36 comments)

good eats at home: Fork it over: Langostino Tails Macaroni Salad ... - 06/28/24 10:22 PM

Fork it over: Langostino Tails Macaroni Salad ... this post is inspired by Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! & Kathy Streib for asking us about a summer recipe. Some recipes I have made were passed down from my parents, others I was inspired by the great restaurants I have visited over the decades.
This one just popped to my head from reading a Shrimp Macaroni Salad recipe that needed a lot of improvements. So, with that said I decided this afternoon to make it and Diane approved and said: please make this for the 4th of July when we have company: It … (40 comments)

good eats at home: Another Wordless Wednesday Post: How to recycle leftover pasta... - 06/19/24 11:19 PM

Another Wordless Wednesday Post: How to recycle leftover pasta... well take some fresh Shitake mushrooms, add some langostino tails, some mixed seafood both frozen and some onions, fresh baby spinach with some chicken stock or broth.
Little olive oil and some butter well that is just for extra flavors and then ones the mushrooms have been sauteed and the mixed seafood is cooked as well, then add a little more chicken stock for extra liquid and flavors. If you have sundried tomatoes with oil add a couple teaspoons of it into the mix. Once all mixed and ready then add the leftover … (28 comments)

good eats at home: Happy Father's day to all the dads, may they be pets or human children.. - 06/16/24 09:16 PM

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, may they be pets or human children...
(above photo I made the appetizer)
As far as my take is fathers play a huge role in the lives of their children, not only providing love and guidance but all in all they contribute to their well-being.
My father was very involved positively in my development, not just in my academic achievement but in my social skills as well. He served as a role model form me and instilled values as well as he was instrumental in shaping my character. For that I am forever grateful.
(above photo Diane's father … (31 comments)

good eats at home: Fun easy dinner at home: Pasta with seafood and vegies... - 06/15/24 09:51 PM

Fun easy dinner at home: Pasta with seafood and vegies... I have had a few hectic days and wanted to do something easy.
The good news is that I had leftover tomato sauce I made a while back. Needless to say, I always have frozen mixed seafood in the freezer. Had to add a handful of mixed frozen vegies as well.
Hence all I needed was to boil some pasta (also from Trader Joe's) hence while Diane was feeding the animal farm dinner came together in less than 40 minutes.
Now with that said I need to think what I want to make for … (33 comments)

good eats at home: Let's have a quick easy light dinner, request by Diane... - 05/25/24 10:22 PM

Let's have a quick easy light dinner, request by Diane... her wish is my command:)
So, with that said how about some fresh Shitake mushrooms, some Trumpet Mushrooms and some brown beech mushrooms sauteed with onions, garlic olive oil and some seasoned butter.
Well let's add some garbanzo beans and some fresh baby spinach with a little carrots and green peas. Well, OK we need some stock mixture too, bone broth, chicken and vegetable stock. Also add some chicken sausages or ones you like.
While you making this quickly make some mac and cheese and you have a nice light dinner.

Wishing you a safe … (32 comments)

good eats at home: Speechless Sunday: Cauliflower soup ala Mustard's Grill Restaurant... - 05/19/24 10:06 PM

Speechless Sunday: Cauliflower soup ala Mustard's Grill Restaurant in St. Helena, Napa... this dinner was inspired by one of our friends. They reached out to me and asked which Wineries to visit in Napa and they were five hours away:)
Now with that said I gave them five or more off the top of my head. They in turn replied once they settled in that they went to Mustards Grill for Dinner. I loved that Mustards Grill, was still around and therefore I needed to take out the cookbook and tonight's dinner was a Cauliflower Soup.
Did not follow it to the letter … (30 comments)

good eats at home: Wordless Wednesdays: what did you have for dinner tonight?... - 05/15/24 10:34 PM

Wordless Wednesdays: what did you have for dinner tonight?... I was busy today so while I was on the road, Diane decided to clean the fridge (against my approval) ...
So, I get home and want to make dinner, told her what I had in mind... she said I saw some Sausages in the fridge can you make that instead? I said sure...
I her mind I know she was visualizing onions sausage and bread with mustard and other condiments.
Well instead while she was feeding the cats I made this. Let me know what you think? :)
On a side note, she loved it:)
Wishing … (22 comments)

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