When I bring my Nana’s chicken wings to a party, the crowd goes crazy.  These wings are easy to make but take a while to cook. They also taste better reheated the second and third day. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Nana’s Crazy-Good Chicken Wings Recipe 5 pounds chicken wing ...

Just in time for Christmas and New Years, Here is a family recipe for hot artichoke dip.  This is the easiest recipe to make and usually the hit at any party.  If you like spicy – add some fresh jalapenos slices or dices for a nice kick! Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to ...

I created about 30 recipes that use boneless-skinless chicken breasts and this is part of that collection.  You can get boneless, skinless chicken breast at any market.  I prefer fresh chicken (although most of it comes frozen from the packer.) If I buy frozen, I like ones that are IQF… or individually quick frozen. For food items that are IQF, ...

You know when you find the perfect recipe? It is the recipe that you want to write down, take a picture of, put on the bulletin board? Epicurious.com is one of my favorite sites to get recipes and ideas. I like Epicurious because I can find tested recipes with comments from chef’s and home cooks alike.  This recipe for Romaine ...

Now that it is cooling down a bit, I like to get in the kitchen and prepare soups and stews.  My family loves soup, specially when I provide a bunch of toppings for them to “customize” their meal.  This recipe was featured in the July 2013 of Better Homes and Gardens however I have altered it a bit from its ...

I am always looking for recipes that are kid friendly but light.  This recipe is easy and low carb.  It holds in the fridge for days and freezes well too.  My kids LOVED the meatballs and the mushrooms. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Szechuan Braised Meatballs Recipe 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 5- ...

Macaroni and cheese is by far my favorite food! And to find a way to incorporate more vegetables into the dish is an added bonus! Cauliflower is a great (and sneaky) addition to macaroni and cheese because its’ white color blends into the cheese sauce.  This version is not too cheesy, although it is not beyond me to add some ...

My recipe this week takes a little bit of planning.  However, after marinating the chicken for a day, the meat turns out so flavorful and tender!  Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. 4 lbs. skinless bone-in chicken pieces 2 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup dill pickle juice ...

As a busy mom, I appreciate one bowl recipes.  If I get up the energy to cook from scratch, cleaning up the kitchen after seems daunting.  This recipe mixes all the ingredients in one bowl – saving dish-washing time.  They are so delicious and very easy to make.  Have fun and enjoy! Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita ...

Many times I get the best recipes from friends and family.  This recipe was given to me by my close friends Mary Claire and Jeff.  Jeff is Filipino-American.  Adobo is a common classic Filipino dish.  There are many variations of adobo but this is MC and Jeff’s present to me.  It’s super easy and just delicious.  It gets better if you put leftovers ...