Over the weekend our Governor approved Orange County to begin opening restaurants early and we've got the tea on Orange County restaurants open for dining. Restaurants in Orange County did not waste any time getting back open and many have been preparing for this day...
If you love delicious Italian cuisine, this is the absolute best beef ragu recipe. I don't often brag about my recipes, but this recipe really is perfection and one of my greatest creations. I've seen a variety of different recipes over the years but they all usually...
This traditional Thai Coconut Soup Recipe (Tom Kha Gai) is always on my Thai takeout order. However, it is incredibly easy to make at home and I have to admit, my recipe is better than most of the Thai Coconut (Tom Kha Gai ) soups I've tried at restaurants. I really...
I created this authentic Indian Saag Paneer recipe after enjoying the frozen version from Trader Joes. Now that we're all under quarantine, I've been creating many of my favorite dishes at home and freezing them in portions for meal planning throughout the week. This...
This guide on how to seed and peel tomatoes is going to be a game-changer for your recipes. Once you realize how easy it is to use fresh tomatoes in your sauces, you'll never buy a can of tomato sauce again. If you've ever tried a sauce that uses fresh tomatoes...
You may think, with all the complex flavors, an authentic Chicken Tikka Masala recipe would be complicated to make at home. However, once you own the right ingredients it is incredibly easy to create this dish. Indian cuisine is absolutely delicious with rich creamy...
I've been working on perfecting this Beef Meatball Recipe with my homemade spaghetti sauce for quite some time. Growing up, every Sunday we would visit my mom's Aunt Annie who used to make the most amazing spaghetti and meatballs. For years I've been trying to...
Some days you just don't have time to cook an elaborate meal and this quick and easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe is the perfect solution, cooking in only 10 minutes! With very little prep time you will have this ready to serve in a snap. One reason I love to make...
One of my favorite dinners is this super easy baked lamb chop recipe with my magical mint chimichurri sauce. I recently made this for Easter dinner, but this is so easy to make, it's great for any day of the week. My special mint chimichurri sauce takes this dish up a...
I don't often brag about my cooking, but I have to say that this is the best Scalloped Potato Recipe you will ever find. I've tried the Scalloped Potatoes at 5-star restaurants such as Matro's and they still are not as good as what I can make at home. While I am...
Sondra Barker
A purveyor of exceptional eats and escapes; on a journey to find the perfect bites in the most wonderful places.
Sometimes the best cuisine can be found in the most unexpected places and La Barra in Dana Point impresses with a creative menu of coastal-inspired Mexican cuisine. La Barra is the new sister restaurant to Lupe's which also has...
This article is sponsored by Wheatley Vodka During the summer months I love to enjoy fresh watermelon weekly and keep it stocked up in my home. One of my favorite indulgences is a refreshing watermelon cocktail made with...
This Pasta e Fagioli inspired by Olive Garden is so easy to create at home and takes only 20 minutes to cook. I love the soups at Olive Garden and have been making this copycat recipe at home for years along with their Zuppa...
Five Crowns in CDM safely reopens and is also offering a few new summer selections to welcome guests back in for dining. Five Crowns has taken extra effort to ensure the safety of its diners at this time which we greatly...
Restaurants have finally reopened and we wanted to provide an inside look at the new restaurant guidelines for reopening in Orange County. As soon as restaurants announced reopening, I was eager to get out of the house and enjoy...
Being from Morocco, lamb is one of my favorite ingredients and my authentic Indian Lamb Curry recipe is amazing. I make this often and freeze batches to eat throughout the week with whole wheat couscous. It makes a great quick...
My easy Italian Wedding Soup recipe is cooked in only minutes using the Instant Pot. The name Italian Wedding Soup is actually named "minestra maritata" which means married soup and refers to a marriage of flavors between meat...
I believe my recipe happens to be the best lamb stuff grape leaves recipe because it draws influence from all cultures combining the best parts of each recipe. Stuffed grape leaves are a popular dish in Lebanese, Mediterranean,...
