Looking for something to make that will warm you inside and out? Try this rolled stuffed flank steak, aka braciole. This recipe for rolled stuffed flank steak is so flavorful it will become a favorite before you know it. As a bit of a joke I brought this rolled stuffed flank steak to a Christmas cookie gathering that FBLA held recently. I made a lovely savory vegetarian yule … [Read more...]
Savory Vegetarian Yule Log
Yes, you read that title correctly—Savory Vegetarian Yule Log…and of course there’s a story to go with my new invention. Every year around Christmas time the members of Food Bloggers Los Angeles meet at In Erika’s Kitchen house with our favorite cookies and then exchange cookies with one another. It’s the meeting I look forward to the most. What could be better than catching … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Gazpacho
If you are searching for the perfect dish to make in the heat of the summer, gazpacho is the answer. This gazpacho is gluten free because I left out the bread that many recipes add. And let's face it, everyone is looking for gluten free recipes, so why not gluten free gazpacho? All you have to do is drop some tomatoes in boiling water, add the ingredients in a blender, … [Read more...]
Lemon Sandwich Cookies
The road to success is paved with the debris of failure. These lemon sandwich cookies are a case in point. My well-worn life has been populated by many successes: Opened a bakery at 23. Returned to college and earned a teaching degree. Began a new career at the age of 41. Traveled for work and pleasure. The secret. Maybe secret is the wrong word. The … [Read more...]
Chicken Croquettes Wrapped in Shredded Fillo
I am a very good cook. I can chop, butcher, saute, grill, you name it. But I’m not the most creative cook. In fact, I’m a bit of a thief when it comes to new ideas. I outright steal from chefs: talented and extremely gifted chefs. Here and abroad. My travels to Valencia, Spain brought me to restaurant Seu-Xerea (pronounced: essay-u-se-er-e-a). (After watching this video … [Read more...]
