I am not very creative when it comes to appetizers. I usually go with a cheese plate, or something light such as an assortment of marinated olives. This outrageous recipe for a vegetarian Mushroom Pâté has become the It appetizer at our house. I developed this recipe for the Mushroom Channel as well as for …
This recipe for French Potato Salad has been on repeat since the 4th of July. This recipe was inspired by a friend who makes something similar. Her recipe is amazing but I made it better. After the long weekend, I came home and began recreating it with that special Chez Us touch. Now long lives …
Summer has officially arrived in the Bay Area. Hot days have been creeping into warm evenings, which means there has been plenty of time to linger on our stoop. We have been sitting out and enjoying a glass of wine or two while grilling and it has been wonderful. One of our favorite recipes this …
We never pass up the opportunity to make what we think is a kick-ass burger. When Kita, Girl Carnivore extraordinaire, invited us to be part of this year’s Burger Month we jumped at the chance. To end the month of insanity, we made a Banh Mi Pork Burger. And it is insanely good! Before I …
We have been grubbing on fresh corn this summer, and I do not remember it being this juicy and sweet in previous summers. Every kernel is packed with this sweetness that pops in your mouth with each bite. Kind of heavenly in a food sort of way. One of my favorite ways to enjoy summer …
Not your typical Taco Tuesday post. This recipe goes against all my beliefs of a good taco, which does not typically include all of this gooey cheese. If you have had tacos in Mexico, you know what I mean. That being said, I had to do it as the cravings were hard. I am glad I …