I love a tasty meatball coated with marinara sauce or a flavorful slice of meatloaf on a Wednesday night after work. I am not alone because one of the most common questions I receive from home cooks is: What can I do for a better-tasting meatloaf?? Well, here are 5 tips to delicious, moist meatloaf […]
Comfort Food, Revisted – BBQ Turkey Meatloaf
Ummm, YUM! A little less fat, all the flavor. This recipe is still comforting and a great weeknight meal with plenty of leftovers.
Weekly Meal Options
Hello Happy Cookers! This is one of my most popular dishes on the weekly meals menu: Moist and smoky-sweet BBQ Turkey Meatloaf accompanied by Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and Peas/Carrots with Dill. Easy to heat and eat – a perfect weeknight treat! (Cauliflower recipe follows) Print Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Author: Chef Donna Recipe type: Side Dish Cuisine: American […]
California-Style Dirty Rice
Print California-Style Dirty Rice Author: Chef Donna Recipe type: Entree Cuisine: Cajun, California Fusion Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4-6 Looking for a new one-pot meal for your family? This colorful, flavorful and nutritious twist on a Crescent City classic has become a favorite of our Dinner Solutions clients in […]
Chicken Under A Brick
Print Chicken Under A Brick Author: Chef Donna Recipe type: Main Cuisine: American Serves: 4-6 Be a show-off in the kitchen when you prepare this recipe with your cast iron pan and shiny-covered bricks. The results will turn basic chicken into an amazingly juicy and tender dish with oh-so-tasty crispy skin. Ingredients 1 3-to 4-pound whole chicken (fryer) […]
Cooking with Cast Iron – Seasoning Your Pan
I love-love-love cooking with cast iron pans! Whenever I fire them up on the stove, I am literally invoking the culinary talents of my ancestors because most of my pans were handed down from my grandmother and mother. I never thought about buying a “new” pan but I was gifted a cute small cast iron […]
Cooking with Whole Grains – Pinhead Oats
Print Pinhead Oat-Crusted Fish with Lemon Cream Author: Chef Donna Recipe type: Main Cuisine: American Serves: 4 Cooking with Whole Grains - This recipe is a tasty and creative way to make use of whole grains. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large shallot, minced ½ cup white wine 1 cup heavy cream Zest […]
Whole Grains
I’m sure you’ve been hearing about whole grains, but what exactly is a “whole” grain and how can you prepare them in enticing ways? Well, let’s try to demystify a bit. A grain consists of three main parts (which are found inside an inedible layer called a hull. Each part has its own nutritional characteristic: […]
Taste of New Orleans
Chef Donna is bringing the tastes of New Orleans to Los Angeles with some of the Crescent City’s Favorite traditional dishes and some with a twist. [display_event id=11] View Larger Map
Backyard BBQ and California Fusion Recipe: Hawaiian Curry Fried Rice
Print Backyard BBQ and California Fusion Recipe: Hawaiian Curry Fried Rice Author: Chef Donna Recipe type: Entree Cuisine: Hawaiian Serves: 4-6 Ingredients ⅓ cup of olive oil 2 tablespoons (or more to taste) of your favorite curry seasoning blend (I used Kaiulani’s Exotic Curry Medium) 2 tablespoons of minced garlic ⅓ cup of chopped cilantro leaves and stems […]