The best time for fresh cucumbers in the United States is from summer through early fall. This is when they are the most crisp and full of flavor. My garden gave me so many cucumbers this year that I ended up with a big basket of them on my kitchen counter. Since I’m a big…
Chicken Salad Chick loaded potato soup is the kind of food that makes you feel warm and happy on a cold day. Last winter, my neighbor came home from lunch and couldn’t stop talking about a creamy, cheesy soup she ate at a Chicken Salad Chick restaurant. She said it was so good that she…
The Cheesecake Factory Chicken Riesling Recipe has always been one of my favorite comfort meals. I first tried it during a casual dinner out after a long workday, and I was amazed by how rich and creamy it tasted. The sauce had this smooth mix of buttery mushrooms, a touch of sweetness from the Riesling…
There is a dessert at the Cheesecake Factory that always makes me smile. It’s the warm and comforting Apple Crisp. This dish is a favorite for so many people. You get sweet, soft apples with a hint of cinnamon. It’s all under a crunchy, buttery oat topping. I always liked getting this at the restaurant….
One day, I walked into Gyu Kaku with some colleague from work. The smell of grilled meat filled the air. But then one of my colleague ordered the garlic noodles. When the plate came to our table, we all stopped talking. The noodles looked shiny and brown. They smelled like butter and garlic mixed together….
About five months ago, I tried making a copycat Longhorn Steakhouse pork chop recipe at home for the first time, and wow – they turned out so dry and boring. Total fail. I really wanted something juicy and full of flavor, kinda like the ones I get at Longhorn Steakhouse. So, I went on a…
I love mojitos more than most drinks. Coconut mojito is at the top of my list. The Cheesecake Factory restaurant makes the best one I have ever tasted. I do not like drinks that are too strong. That is why the Cheesecake Factory’s Coconut Mojito cocktail is one of my all-time favorites. Cheesecake Factory Coconut…
Candy Cane Pie is something I need to make every holiday season – Thanksgiving, Halloween, and of course, Christmas Day. My daughter waits all year for it. When I was little, I felt the same way. The Village Inn Restaurant’s Candy Cane Pie was always a special part of our holidays. We would stop by…
In 1996, Calvin and Rhonda Lindsly opened a small grocery store called Calvin’s Bocage Market. It didn’t take long before one of their dishes started to get all the attention – the famous Calvin’s Chicken Salad. This creamy, flavorful salad became the talk of the town. People lined up early, hoping to grab a container…
Some types of fish never get the attention they deserve, and rainbow trout is one of them. This fish has been a favorite on my plate for years, especially when dining out at seafood spots. I have ordered rainbow trout many times at Red Lobster, and a few years back, I decided to cook it…