by Larry McClements | Apr 15, 2024 | Food & Wine
How to Make Bruschetta Bruschetta is a classic spring and summertime appetizer. It’s relatively easy to make and involves minimal cooking. Served on a warm day with a chilled glass of crisp white wine, it is a winning combination. This is also a very versatile dish....
by Larry McClements | Feb 16, 2024 | Food & Wine
Easy Tomato Soup It’s a wonderful time of year when the worst of winter is behind us and spring has officially begun. But history tells us that we will likely have many rainy days ahead until summer finally arrives.While it is great any time of year, we turn to...
by Larry McClements | Dec 21, 2023 | Food & Wine
Who loves POKE? Poke can be found all over Santa Clarita. This raw fish dish originated in Hawaii. It was originally meant to be a simple delicious dish made using high quality fresh fish.The versions found around town contain ingredients you don’t typically find in a...
by Larry McClements | Oct 12, 2023 | Food & Wine
Easy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallop Pasta The winter months typically are a time for more comfort food. Rich soups and hearty pastas go hand in hand with the cooler weather. If you are like us, you get tired of the old pasta with red sauce. We always wish there was a way...
by Larry McClements | Aug 17, 2023 | Food & Wine
Louisiana Seafood Bake I continue to be surprised by the countless people I talk to that tell me they don’t cook seafood at home. When I ask why, the answer is almost always the same. Many people don’t know how to cook seafood. Seafood is part of a healthy diet and...
by Larry McClements | Jun 22, 2023 | Food & Wine
Easy One Pan Mediterranean Shrimp We all want to eat better, but why don’t we? Life often gets in the way. It is tempting just to grab something and be done with it. With the continued rising costs of take out food, this gets expensive. On top of this, many quick...
by Larry McClements | Apr 25, 2023 | Food & Wine
Miso Salmon Many health experts recommend a diet that incorporates fish. Fish is also a key ingredient in the famous Mediterranean diet. But when it comes to buying fish, things get a little confusing. You can’t just buy any fish. Experts recommend buying fish that is...
by Larry McClements | Feb 21, 2023 | Food & Wine
Potato Mac Salad Nothing says spring is here like a good potato salad. But I’ve been to many get-togethers and potlucks where I found I wasn’t the only one who thought to bring this dish. As we approach summer, I present a slightly different dish that is sure to wow...
by Larry McClements | Dec 28, 2022 | Food & Wine
Healthy Dressing in 2023 The New Year is here and with it comes the typical New Year’s resolutions. Of course, the most common resolution is to eat healthier to lose weight. For this, many people turn to salads.A salad can mean many different things. To many, a salad...
by Larry McClements | Oct 20, 2022 | Food & Wine
The Perfect Recipe for the Holiday Season – PAELLA The holiday season is a time for get togethers and entertaining. For us, it’s often a challenge about what to bring to a gathering or what to serve at one of our own. We are always looking for something that is...
by Larry McClements | Aug 31, 2022 | Food & Wine
Honeynut Squash Casserole For some folks, fall represents a return of kids to school, cooler evenings and settling into a new routine. On the food front, fall represents the emergence of winter squashes and soon, citrus.While many people may be familiar with the...
by Larry McClements | Jun 27, 2022 | Food & Wine
Classic Coleslaw The summer grilling season is upon us and there are few things that scream summertime like BBQ meats with coleslaw. BBQ traces its roots back to the 1500s in the Caribbean and involves cooking slowly over smoke. No, slathering barbecue sauce on meat...