Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner and in my family that means Hot Italian Sausage & Peppers Sandwiches and football! This recipe has been a Super Bowl tradition in my family for over 30 years. It was passed down to me by Uncle Hank who brought it from the family in Italy. The…
This vegetable dish is a beautiful side to any holiday meal. The sweet maple, prosciutto and pecans accompanied by the beautiful carrots are simply delicious! Ingredients: 3/4 lbs small/medium fresh organic carrots with tops; peel, clean and leave about 1/2 inch green top on 1/4 cup thinly sliced prosciutto 3 Tbs Olive oil 3 Tbs…
These tasty bundles of Prosciutto, Shrimp, Spinach and Goat Cheese are a crispy, creamy flavorful bundle of goodness that I’m confident all of your guests will love! They are the perfect addition to your holiday parties! Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 pounds sliced Prosciutto, freshly cut (thin) 12 lg Shrimp, peeled deveined and cut into about 1/4 inch…
Butternut squash is a beautiful vegetable to serve over the holidays. This dish makes a wonderful side to your holiday meals. It’s beautiful to add to your fall and winter salads and is also a healthy snack for meal prep on the go. Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash 3/4-1 tsp sea salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon…
This sweet potato recipe has been a family favorite in my home since the 1980s and a must have over the holidays. It’s the perfect side dish for turkey, pork and duck, and wonderful the next day for breakfast as well! It’s a vegetable dish that is so yummy you’ll feel like you’re having dessert.…
I’ve been making this recipe since the early 1990s. I remember my youngest son coming home from a sleepover at a friend’s house. He was going on and on about how wonderful his friend’s mom’s apple pie was. Of course I had to call her for the recipe! He was right, it is literally the very…
Fall is in the air and there’s nothing better than curling up with a bowl of homemade chicken soup! This soup is full of vegetables and perfect for our cooler San Diego evenings. Ingredients: 1 lg Rotisserie Chicken 1/4 cup Coconut oil 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed and chopped 1 lg Yellow Onion, sliced 2 cups…
These quiche are wonderful for brunch, parties, picnics or breakfast on the go! I will often make extra and freeze them to enjoy throughout the week. Ingredients: 6 Large Fresh Eggs 1/2 cup Milk (I often use goat’s milk) 1-2 tsp Sriracha depending on desired heat Salt and Pepper, to taste 1/2 medium Onion, chopped…
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 5-6 cloves garlic Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste Pinch or two crushed red pepper to taste (depending on spice desired) 2 lbs beef steak stew meat 2 lbs small multi color potatoes (I like the mini medley or fingerling), cut into one inch pieces 1 lg sweet…
While traveling Thailand I learned to make several wonderful curry dishes, here’s a favorite that I hope you enjoy! Phanaeng is an ancient variety of red curry, usually prepared with pork. Like everything else making your own fresh curry paste gives you the best most flavorful taste. Ingredients: Fresh Phanaeng curry paste https://coronadopersonalchef.com/travel-blog/thai-phanaeng-or-panang-curry-paste/ 1/2-3/4 lb…
Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Large White or Yellow Onion chopped One Large Bunch of Fresh Basil chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic chopped 1-2 lg pinches of Crushed Red Pepper to taste (I like heat in mine) 3 large cans whole, chopped or crushed tomatoes (I like Cento Tomatoes or San Marzano canned tomatoes) Sea…
Ingredients: 50g bird’s eye chilies- 25g fresh and 25g dry chilies for Thai medium spice (this is very spicy) 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon white peppercorns 1 kaffir lime leaf, finely sliced 1/4 cup roasted peanuts 4 garlic cloves 4 small shallots, sliced The rind of half a kaffir lime,…