Author Archives: robklause
Save That Cake!
How to Save That Cake! Saving cakes from overcooking or even burning isn’t too difficult. As in the video, sometimes it’s a simple matter of adding a little bit of liquid to the cake. In the show I use Raspberry … Continue reading
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
It was at Pedals Cafe (Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica) where I first tasted the heaven that is Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. I knew right away that was a breakfast item that needed to find its way to my breakfast … Continue reading
Voice from the Crave — Linguine and Clams
For some reason I’ve been craving spaghetti and clams for the past couple of days. So today Tonya and I made a quick stop to the Safeway on the way home where I picked up a couple of cans of … Continue reading
Kabob Kubideh
Something different to do with ground beef. The dancing is optional, but it does make it taste better. The Recipe: 1 lb Ground Beef, 80-85% lean 1 Large White Onion, grated & water drained 1 Garlic Clove, crushed 1 Large … Continue reading
Poppy Seed Dressing
Now that spinach is back on the shelves, may I suggest a good dressing to go with? Poppy Seed Dressing: 2 Tbl Minced Onion 1/3 Cup Sugar 1 tsp Dry Mustard 1 tsp Salt 1/3 Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar … Continue reading
Rumaki
Bacon– is there anything it doesn’t make taster better? Ok, ice cream, maybe– I’ll give you that. Rumaki is an easy-to-make appetizer that is a definite crowd-pleaser. There are many ways to make it– here’s one that has worked well … Continue reading
Italian Salad Dressing
It’s better when you know exactly what’s going into it. The Recipe: 1/4 cup Balsalmic Vinegar 2-3 Tbl Water 1/2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Clove of Garlic, miced 2 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Celery Salt 1/4 tsp White … Continue reading
Punched-up Corn Bread
Episode 3: Punched-up Corn Bread It’s a great side for barbeque and chili, among others– or just as a treat by itself. Yes, I know you can make it from scratch– but the pre-mixed stuff isn’t too shabby– especially when … Continue reading
Caipirinhas
Caipirinha– “Kai-pih-reen-yah.” It’s a mouthfull– fortunately a very good mouthfull. This Brazillian beverage is a nice, simple, summer cocktail to enjoy on the remaining days of summer. The recipe: 1/2 Lime, cut into chunks. 2-3 tsp sugar 1 oz. of … Continue reading
Italian Meatballs
The family recipe! Two recipes for the price of one: Italian Meatballs 1 to 1.5 lbs of Ground Beef (80%-85% lean) 1 Egg 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup Italian-style Bread Crumbs 1 heaping tsp dried basil 1 heaping tbl … Continue reading