Appetizers
Buffalo Wings Currently, the best wings I’ve got are the ones that are frozen and extra crispy, but the sauce I use is homemade and phenomenal. | |
Chicken Bacon Tomato Quesadilla Taking the very best rotisserie chicken and combining it with bacon, fresh tomatoes and a Colby jack/pepper jack cheese blend. | |
Deviled Eggs ff These tangy, creamy eggs are sure to hit the spot if you enjoy deviled eggs. Mine are on the sweet side and my family loves them. | |
Guacamole The secret to making guacamole not brown overnight is to add the juice of 2 limes for every 3 avocados used. | |
Ham and Cream Cheese Pinwheels ff These delightful bites include the most flavorful ham along with a soft cream cheese and followed by mild green chilies. | |
Pizzadilla Steak, mushrooms and mozzarella fill these tasty tortillas. Served with your choice of marinara sauce or salsa. | |
Romanian Eggplant Salad Roasted eggplant, garlic, a touch of onion and a whole lot of love for Romania makes this eggplant spread taste so good on toasted bread. | |
Shrimp Cocktail ff We don’t give a few shrimp. we put a whole 2 pounds of shrimp with our award winning horseradish cocktail sauce. | |
Spinach Artichoke Dip Spinach, Artichoke and a bit of parmesan take this dip with it’s bread to another level of greatness |
Salads
Caprese Salad ff Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, with a dash of salt, pepper, olive oil and a balsamic glaze harmonize for a one of a kind flavor | |
Chef Salad Fresh greens, cucumbers, avocado slices, tomatoes, ham, cheese and hard boiled eggs. | |
Cobb Salad Rotisserie chicken, ham, bacon, cheese, avocado, hard boiled eggs and green onions all over a bed of lettuce and dressing of you choice. | |
Tomato Cucumber Salad Mediterranean inspired flavors that sing together – tomato, cucumber and feta. That’s all you need for this fresh tasting salad. |
Soups
Chicken Noodle Soup Using a rotisserie chicken, chicken stock, vegetables and noodles make this soup a meal in itself. | |
Chicken, Chickpea and Spinach Soup Don’t let the ingredients fool you, this Mediterranean inspired soup is every but as tasty as it is healthy. | |
Chili – Turkey or Beef Doesn’t matter if you use turkey or beef, the amazing flavor comes from the spices and green Ortega chilis. | |
Tomato Soup Fresh from tomatoes and not from a can. This soup goes great with grilled cheese or just by itself with fresh flavors form a mild pepper. | |
Vegetable Soup A rich chicken broth infused with tomatoes, corn, peas, carrots, onions, and celery make this classic both healthy and flavorful. |
Sides
Baked Potato Baked with a flavorful skin these potatoes come packed with flavor. Add butter, sour cream, scallions, cheese, bacon. etc. | |
Biscuits ff Made from scratch, these biscuits are divine even if you are not into adding butter or honey to them. | |
Roasted Broccoli (with or without the cheese} Vegetables should be a mainstay on your dinner plate, and making roasted broccoli makes eating them a pleasure. | |
French Fries They can be freshly made, frozen in the bag or even tater tots. The one thing that is consistent though is that they are cooked in the air fryer. | |
Garlic Bread ff Taking a French loaf to make garlic bread is as easy as it is tasty. You can also use pre-sliced store bought bread too. | |
Green Bean Casserole It’s an American classic for a Thanksgiving dinner. Green beans in a rich mushroom sauce with crispy onions on top. | |
Grilled Tomato Salad It’s amazing how adding a BBQ flavor from grilling your tomatoes will enhance the flavor of this salad. | |
Mashed Potatoes From grandma herself come a simple add and taste recipe for mashed potatoes | |
Mushroom Onion Topping ff If you like mushrooms and onions on your steak, then here is a go to side that I often make for topping any kind of steak you want. | |
Steamed Rice Pressure cooking the steamed rice does a little something that makes this version taste better than just steamed rice alone. | |
Tastes Like It Was In The Bird Stuffing ff Using my tried and true hack to add the juices of a bird into the stuffing before it gets baked makes more of this most flavorful side. | |
Zucchini Noodles First used as a pasta substitute, these parmesan-garlic flavored zucchini strings have found a place along side any meal. |
Breakfast
Berkeley Pita Pocket Eggs, Ham, Tomatoes and cheese fill this delightful pita pocket for a tasty breakfast inspired by my time in Berkeley. | |
Denver Omelet Ham, bell pepper, onion and cheese. Some might say this is a breakfast food, but we won’t tell. | |
Freedom Toast (just kidding, it’s French Toast Sticks) Cinnamon, sugar, and true maple syrup dipping sauce. These air fried French toast sticks will just all the spots. | |
Overnight French Toast Bite through these soft and delicious cinnamon and sugar soaked bread with all the flavors of French toast in a bread-like pudding. | |
Overnight Muesli This oatmeal rich dish taste extraordinary when combines with dried apricots, crushed nuts and seasonal fresh fruit, especially berries. |
American Entrées/BBQ
Baby Back Ribs ff The slow cooked method for our ribs makes them fall-off-the-bone tender and the special seasoning make the ribs a delight. | |
Beef Stew Cooked slowly or with a pressure cooker, the seasonings and vegetables complement inexpensive yet tender cut of beef. | |
BLTA Simple to make, but one of the best sandwiches you can make. The avocado adds a lovely creaminess to the standard BLT | |
Braised Beef Short Ribs ff These fall off the bone tender short ribs are a mouthful of goodness that you never knew you needed to have. | |
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza ff You do not need to travel to Chicago to try their famous deep dish pizza. It’s right here with your favorite toppings included. | |
Chicken Pot Pie ff It’s better when you make it from scratch. It’s also amazing how a little rotisserie chicken can enhance a simple dish like this. | |
Chicken Salad My brother says there’s something special about my chicken salad that makes it taste better than all the others. | |
Chicken Thighs, Slow Roasted to Perfection ff Crispy skin, fall off the bone tender meat. Pair this with a side of stuffing and biscuits and you won’t miss Thanksgiving. | |
Chicken with Browned Butter, Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes Browned butter and garlic make this dish my children’s favorite chicken dish that I make. | |
Filet Mignon ff Or as we like to call it, gourmet McDonald’s since cooking filet mignon in your own home would cost the same as eating out at McDonald’s | |
French Dip ff Would you believe that this dish can be made even better with a relatively cheap cut of beef? We can’t either. | |
Better than Gordon Ramsay’s Grilled Cheese I realize that this is a low bar to hurdle, but we love our less greasy version of grilled cheese | |
Hamburgers on the BBQ Have these with any topping you like. You will notice the BBQ flavor that is second to none. | |
Juicy Lucy Do you ever wish the cheese on your burger wouldn’t drip down and fall on the grill? How about putting the cheese inside? | |
Meatball Marinara Inspired by the classic, this easy version using simple store bought ingredients with satisfy your cravings without leaving a hole in your wallet. | |
Patty Melt Ground beef and grilled onions topped with melty Colby jack cheese. Gooey and sinfully right for your taste buds. | |
Pork Chops – Slow cooked Tender bone-in pork chops and a delicious broth soaked up by the potatoes make this dish wonderful to serve over rice. | |
Pork Medallions in a Chery Wine Sauce If you love pork, why not treat yourself to an elevated experience with a reduced cherry wine sauce. | |
Pulled Pork Have a taste of this southern classic pork with our own special blend of seasonings and BBQ sauce that will take you back to the South. | |
Prime Rib Slow roasted to perfections. This tender cut of beef paired with horseradish and au jus will melt in your mouth with deliciousness | |
Tomahawk Steak ff Only the best steak out there. Slow roasted then finished on a BBQ for that smoky flavor. The tenderness and flavor cannot be missed. | |
Tri Tip Steak ff My most often cooked cut of beef. Slow roasted or sous vide and the finished with a wonderful sear make this cut very tender and flavorful. |
Italian Entrées
Chicken Marsala This delightful pairing of mushroom and Marsala wine make these chicken thighs taste phenomenal. | |
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta ff Make no mistake, taking rotisserie chicken and combining it with mushrooms, pasta and a little cream should be a crime. | |
Chicken Parmesan (Baked) ff It’s baked to reduce the calories, but don’t let that fool you. It’s even better than the traditional chicken parmesan. | |
Tuscan Stuffed Chicken Thighs ff Goat cheese, dried tomatoes and spinach pack a powerful flavor inside the tender, juicy chicken for a winner. | |
Eggplant Parmesan ff We’ve taken the Italian classic and made it crispier and to be honest, more like eggplant lasagna making a family favorite. | |
Lasagna with Ground Beef Made with ground beef, but you can use any filling you like. Our current favorite is goat cheese, spinach and mushroom. | |
Pizza – Naan Dough Super simple and tastes just as good as restaurant pizza. Don’t knock this quick recipe until you try it. | |
Pizza – Traditional Dough ff Dough made from scratch. The best pizza you can make at home without a pizza oven. Choose your favorite toppings. |
Chinese Entrées
Broccoli Beef ff One of the first dishes I learned to cook which meant I’ve had lots of experience and practice learning to perfect this classic. | |
Cashew Chicken ff The chicken, bell pepper, onions, celery and roasted cashews pair very well together in this American Chinese restaurant favorite. | |
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce The savory, tangy black bean sauce combined with onions and bell peppers bring out a unique flavor that makes this dish popular. | |
Pork and Beans with mushrooms ff One of our chef’s own creations. This savory dish combines pork with a savory red wine mushroom sauce that will leave you wanting more. |
Other Entrées
Chicken and Cheese Empanadas ff Having first tried empanadas in Argentina, we bring the South American flavors to this bite size chicken pot pie. | |
Chicken Shawarma Bowl ff Utilizing rotisserie chicken and homemade garlic sauce elevates the flavors of the chicken whether with rice or in a pita. | |
Chicken Tandoori ff Don’t let the lack of red fool, this recipe still packs all the flavor of Chicken Tandoori and can be as spicy as you like. | |
Korean Tofu Soup Silky soft tofu along with beef and mushrooms make this spicy and flavorful soup come alive. | |
Shakshuka Tomatoes, onions and bell peppers make the base sauce with cumin and paprika added for flavor. Add a little feta cheese and put an egg on top |
Desserts
Patriotic Jell-o ff Dive into this creamy and decadent dessert that will take a couple of hours to create. The fresh fruit and middle creamy layer set this desert apart. | |
Cheesecake Our version of cheesecake is not as dense as the competition and also has the option of blueberry or raspberry toppings | |
Chocolate Chip Cookies ff I’ve only made them live, but the recipe is so good that this American classic must be included on the menu. | |
Cinnamon Rolls The homemade icing, the rising dough, all of it makes it better than any store bought version, especially when they are warm. | |
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Enjoy this decadent desert with melt in mouth chocolate flavors. |
ff Family Favorite