Try this Easy Mother Pomodoro Tomato Sauce Recipe



Tomato sauce is a basic versatile sauce perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner. The recipe (adapted from Appetites A cookbook – Anthony Bourdain Pg 269) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. 1 medium onion, peeled and medium chopped ( Rough chop is acceptable its going to get blended) 4 garlic cloves peeled and crushed 1/4 […]

Dreamy Coconut Chicken Curry



 One whole chicken cut up 1/4 cup finely chopped ginger 2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp ground coriander 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp fenugreek ( hard to find I have omitted it and it still is fantastic) 1 14oz cans coconut milk, ( I prefer the richness of full fat) 1 onion chopped ( approx 1/2 lb) 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp ghee […]

Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars -The best fruit bread of summer!



What could be better than cherries and chocolate? This moist sweet chocolatey bread is a great way to enjoy the early fruits of summer. What a way to get your serving of fruit . It can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee with breakfast or a scoop of ice cream for dessert. Oh my […]

The Famous Sesame Dressing From Sunrise Kitchens



Adapted from Sunrise Kitchens Catering in Van Nuys, California. A sweet tangy iconic sesame dressing is a perfect salad dressing for mixed greens. Try it as a nice marinade for chicken or salmon   Ingredients 1 tablespoon salt 3/4 cup  sugar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons  ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 cup good quality sesame oil 3/4 cup  white […]

A Banana Bread recipe you need to try!



Here is a very easy, simple, and tasty banana bread recipe that has served me well for over ten years catering at Sunrise Kitchen’s Catering. It also is very flexible. You can add nuts, chocolate chips, more or fewer bananas as well. Jamie’s Banana Bread  2 1/2 lbs very ripe bananas 1/2 lbs margarine (or […]

Quick and Easy and Satifying Quinoa Patty Recipe



This recipe works best with white quinoa. It holds together better than other varieties. Start with quinoa cooked on the stovetop Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions (or leftover quinoa) 1 small onion, finely chopped (approx 1/2 cup) 1-3 small garlic cloves, finally chopped or pressed 1/4 cup bread crumbs              (almond flour makes an […]

What is the number one essential kitchen tool?



Every kitchen should have an essential kitchen list of tools. The right tool for the job simply makes cooking more enjoyable. A Chef’s knife is the MOST essential tool you need, along with, a good quality cutting board, measuring cups, spoons, a few quality pans, heat resistant utensils, and imagination A Chefs Knife A knife […]