Comfort Food means something different to everyone depending on where you are from. In the Los Angeles melting pot we live in, this could mean dishes from all different ethnic groups. But one thing is certain, these are the foods that we are nostalgic for as the season changes and we move toward the holidays.… Continue reading Comfort Food Cooking Class – October 11, 2018
Author: Patricia Rose
Patricia K. Rose: I am a Chef, Cooking Teacher and Food Blogger in Los Angeles. Learn how to create delicious and healthy food in a FLASH.
Classic Tuna Salad from Bon Appetit
Chop & Measure 10 mins Mix 1 min Eat 11 mins I’ve made a lot of tuna salad, but this Classic Tuna Salad recipe from Bon Appetit surprised me and my friends. Everyone I’ve served this to raves about it. Make it in a flash with ingredients you probably have in your pantry and fridge. Whether it’s back to… Continue reading Classic Tuna Salad from Bon Appetit
La Cucina Italiana Cooking Class – September 13, 2018
When autumn arrives, so do all the squashes. Some of my favorite recipes from La Cucina Italiana contain butternut squash, the king of the winter squashes. In this year’s La Cucina Italiana cooking class on Thursday, September 13 at the Holy Nativity Community Hall, we will be making two squash recipes – a Gnocchi with a… Continue reading La Cucina Italiana Cooking Class – September 13, 2018
What to make with all the Hatch Chiles
What the heck are Hatch Chiles, you ask and what can I make with them? Hatch chiles have an addictive heat, whether you like it mild, medium, hot or extra hot. Add them to just about anything where you want some added heat…eggs, dips, sauces, an award-winning chile and even desserts. See my recipes below. When… Continue reading What to make with all the Hatch Chiles
Strawberry Mini Pavlovas
Prep 20 mins Bake 30 mins Cool in Oven 30 mins Decorate 10 mins Eat 1:30 If you’ve never tasted a Pavlova, you are in for a real treat. Pavlovas are a British, Australian and New Zealand thing. Nearly every person from these countries knows what a Pavlova is and has tasted it. When you speak the word Pavlova to… Continue reading Strawberry Mini Pavlovas
Mediterranean Potato Salad with Za’atar
Prep 20 mins Cook 12 mins Eat 22 mins We made this Mediterranean Potato Salad with Za’atar from The Moosewood Restaurant Table cookbook at our Main Dish Salads cooking class and for a summer barbecue to oohs and aahs. It’s easier than any potato salad I’ve ever made (in only 22 minutes) and it’s better after sitting for awhile, so it’s perfect to… Continue reading Mediterranean Potato Salad with Za’atar
Let’s Barbecue! Cooking Class – July 12, 2018
Let’s Barbecue together at our next cooking class on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Holy Nativity Community Hall in Westchester. Summer dining al fresco is a tradition I relish every year with friends and family. Let’s make the most of a fun summer and barbecue some delicious dishes, then dine al fresco together on July 12.
Boston Baked Beans in a Pressure Cooker or not
Soak Beans Overnight Cook Beans in a Pressure Cooker 4-20 mins OR In a Large Pot 1:15 Prep 15 mins Bake 2+ hours Eat 2:20 – 3:15 I didn’t know I LOVED Boston Baked Beans until I tasted this recipe. They are NOTHING like the beans in a can, but you can be a hit at the potluck with… Continue reading Boston Baked Beans in a Pressure Cooker or not
Pizza in the Outdoor Oven Cooking Class – June 14, 2018
Come join us Thursday, June 14, 2018 for a Pizza Party under the stars. This is a special class – part cooking class, part pizza party, part Summer Solstice party on one of the longest days of the year. Taste these outrageous custom pies, all coming out of our beautiful “Dr. Seuss” inspired outdoor wood-fired oven at Holy Nativity.
Jicama Sticks and a Guacamole Trick (the trick is adding peas)
Prep 15 mins Eat 15 mins Cinco de Mayo gives us a reason (like we need one) to celebrate with some delicious Mexican food. Jicama Sticks are a delicious way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a healthful appetizer to go with your margarita. I’ve paired the Jicama Sticks with a healthy Guacamole with a surprising ingredient –… Continue reading Jicama Sticks and a Guacamole Trick (the trick is adding peas)
