A Note from the Chef Growing up, I hated Brussels sprouts. Not just a little. My mother, whom I adored, God bless her, would boil them TO DEATH. It wasn’t so much the taste as the terrible odor that permeated through the house, into my nostrils and right down to my soul. Years later, asRead more

A Word from the Chef Navy beans got their name from their use in the early 20th century with the United States Navy. These small, white beans are creamy-white in appearance and are one of over 13,000 known legumes. When these beans, like other legumes, are combined with a whole grain, like rice, the twoRead more

Green Chile Chicken Soup Yields 4 servings As we start heading into the winter months, it may still be warm in southern California but, I still enjoy dishes like this comforting soup. INGREDIENTS 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, approximately 1 ½ pounds 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 yellow onion, peeled and dicedRead more

Happy National Cheeseburger Day! Check out this “meaty” recipe from Chef Cameron. Let us know if you added your own twist! All American Burger Simply made and truly American! Yields: 4 burgers Ingredients1# Ground Beef (80/20), cold8 slices American Cheese1 Tablespoon Onion Powder1 Teaspoon Salt1 Teaspoon Black Pepper4 Burger Buns (I like Potato or Brioche,Read more