I would often dine at restaurant named Louisa’s Trattoria when I first moved to Los Angeles back in the late 80’s and this dish was inspired by one of the pasta’s on the menu. It is my understanding Louisa’s is no longer in business, however, it was a very popular and successful restaurant with multiple […]
Today’s temperature in Palm Springs reached a whopping 118 degrees. In this kind of heat, I’m always trying to come up with quick and easy meals without creating too much heat in the kitchen. I was craving one of my favorite cuisines, Thai, and was also thinking something salad-like, so I decided to make this […]
Having grown up in the 70’s, in the Boston area, I was exposed to both, authentic and Americanized versions of Italian cuisine. Although, my first experience with this cuisine was less than desirable, and most likely right out of a can, thanks to Chef Boyardee, but I did what I could to assimilate to my […]
I suppose you could describe this as the Portuguese version of “Steak Frites” and what is distinct about this version is the sauce and the fried egg on top. In most traditional homes or Portuguese restaurants you will find slight variations on the sauce, but it is always served with fried potatoes in some form […]
Who doesn’t like a chowdah…that’s how we it say back in Boston! As a Portuguese kid who grew up in Southeastern Massachusetts, my first introduction to the infamous Boston style clam chowder was in grammar school. Although, most likely from a can, it was something I always looked forward to. My mother, who was a […]
During the beginning of the pandemic some local fisherman along the coast of California were selling freshly caught fish directly to the consumer and some local restaurants. My friends BJ and Turko’s son Brendan is a fisherman up in NorCal and I was able to take advantage of one of his catches while up in […]
This fresh summery pasta was totally unplanned and was recently made when my dear friends Avra and John were in Palm Springs for a visit. They invited me over to sit by the pool and I volunteered to bring over a side dish. There were no rules or dietary restrictions for this one, although I […]
My friend Nick, who lives in Los Angeles recently shared these beautiful stuffed peppers with me. The recipe was passed on to him by his Greek grandmother and after just one bite, you couldn’t help notice the distinct flavors of the Mediterranean. I loved the sweet and savory flavors and the delicate hints of cinnamon […]
My neighbor Carole shared this dish with me a few years ago while she was on a very low carbohydrate diet. I would probably describe it as part quiche, part frittata. Although, not a traditional flaky or crisp crust you would typically find in a quiche, the sweet potato crust is a mildly sweet and […]