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Italian Stuffed Tomatoes

Italian Stuffed Tomatoes

My Italian Stuffed Tomatoes recipe is a decent departure from the average stuffed tomato recipe. It isn’t baked in the tomato. It doesn’t contain bread crumbs. Every other recipe that I had found had both of those as an attribute. So, I set out to find 

Statue of Liberty – New York, NY

Statue of Liberty – New York, NY

The Statue of Liberty, to me, represents more than just a symbol of freedom.  She represents hope as a lit beacon in the darkness. There is not much more to say about the Statue of Liberty that hasn’t been said already.  We all know the 

Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki

This Sukiyaki recipe comes with a bit of history. In 2003 when I opened my Japanese restaurant in Tucson, I wanted to offer something unique. That something was a Sukiyaki / Shabu-Shabu bar. It had been done in NYC and LA, but had not yet 

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe is a very simple, hearty, and delicious dish made with heart-healthy ingredients. This is another instance where I have been amazed at how well coconut oil and coconut yogurt replace butter and cream – making this dish a bit healthier 

The Rotten Bunch – Austin, TX

The Rotten Bunch – Austin, TX

I stumbled across the little gem known as The Rotten Bunch as I was perusing the list of restaurants on my American Airlines Advantage Dining Program to help boost my miles.  I’m always looking for ways to earn more miles, so this was a great find. 

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

This Mediterranean Cucumber Salad recipe creates a refreshing salad that is great for a warm summer or to accompany gyros or other Mediterranean meat dishes. I have found myself making this dish more often now that I have a spiralizer – a great kitchen tool 

Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad

This Caprese Salad recipe is about as simple, but delicious, as it gets in Italian cuisine. There are a variety of ways to prepare and plate, but the simplest method using whole slices and leaves seems to be the best for me. I sometimes substitute 

Bohanan’s Prime Steak & Seafood – San Antonio, TX

Bohanan’s Prime Steak & Seafood – San Antonio, TX

Bohanan’s Prime Steak & Seafood is my favorite restaurant in San Antonio and arguably the highest quality one as well. They epitomize the top quality of food as well as classic unpretentious service that can only be found in the best chop houses across the country. 

Spicy Shishito Peppers

Spicy Shishito Peppers

When dining at a robata grill, one of my favorite dishes is the Shishito Pepper robata. I love the smokiness with a slight crunch and green pepperiness without too much heat that I get from grilled shishito peppers.  My Spicy Shishito Peppers recipe adds some 

Frittata

Frittata

The frittata recipe is about as simple as it gets for breakfast.  Put everything into the pan and cook, then bake, then eat! Other great options for ingredients include bacon, ham, breakfast sausage, spinach, kale, and peas. I like to use a cast iron skillet