SEARED AHI WITH WASABI COLESLAW

Posted on March 20, 2012 by easyrecipesandstuffc

EASY RECIPE    

I have been toying with the idea of making seared ahi for a long time.  And finally, I got up the nerve to do it!  For my first attempt I goofed and used good but frozen ahi.  To be honest after the ahi was thawed  it looked so horrible I couldn’t even think of eating it semi-raw.  The lesson learned was you absolutely must buy Sushi-grade fresh ahi.  If money is a concern, just make the servings smaller to offset the cost.  This is one of those situations where less can be more.

The following easy step by step recipe makes a tremendous family meal or dinner for friends, and it is a snap to put together!

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Talks cheap!  Actions speak!

All winter I had been waiting for the usual snow dumps in Mammoth. But it didn’t dump.  I went up a couple times, and can honestly say that the groomers did an absolutely fantastic job getting the mountain in good shape with only minimal natural snow.  Hats off to the groomers!

But, I was beginning to think that maybe I would skip my MVP pass next year.  Started thinking maybe I should apply the money to exploring other ski areas.  Yup, that was the plan. Yes siree, moving on.

Then, last weekend I was hit with a double whammy.  The dump finally arrived dropping almost 4 feet of snow over the weekend; and the CEO of Mammoth e-mailed MVP holders to advise us that the 2013 passes would sell at the same price as 2012, and early renewals would get a $50 bonus.

All of a sudden my big talk about moving on to new hills seemed a tad rash.  I would have to reconsider my position. And reconsider I did.  The problem with me reconsidering is that it drives She Who Must Be Obeyed crazy.  I talk and decide and then I talk and undecided etc etc. Until she tells me she has lost interest in my self debate.

The e-mail from the CEO came  out on Friday.  The first day 2013 MVP’s were on sale was Monday.  And by Monday, at around 10:00 A.M.,  I was signed up for the new season.

OK, I admit it, I folded like a cheap umbrella.  It’s just that Mammoth is so great, so close, and  the snow is usually so deep you need a snorkel. At the end of the day  there was simply no way I could walk away from my pass.

Now here I am getting ready to ski the great new snow that just arrived, while at the same time counting the days until the new season starts.  Hi, I’m Roger and I have a skiing problem.

Good Eating and Table Talk,

Roger

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HAM DENVER OMELET WITH FRENCH TOAST

Posted on March 18, 2012 by easyrecipesandstuffc

Picked up my son from practice, got home, looked in refrigerator and dinner pickings were slim.  So only one thing to do, breakfast for dinner!  Why only have tasty french toast at breakfast?  My son loves the occasional breakfast for dinner.  So, if you are in a bind, whip up a tasty dinner with my easy recipe for Denver style Ham Omelet and French Toast .

 

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I recently read about a national poll that designated California as one of the most disliked States in America.  I’ll try not to take that personally. What’s not to like? Let’s examine some of the positives California brings to the table.

The Inland Empire is still America’s vegetable and fruit garden. I suspect that many people forget that California is still an agricultural engine. People need food, so that should be a positive vote for California.

There are still vast amounts of oil reserve and production in California. Heck there are even refineries making gasoline in California; just try to get one of those things permitted these days. People need gas and oil, so that should be a positive vote for California.

There are world leading aviation, satellite and space development companies located throughout Southern California.  And of course the computer revolution, and evolution, to a significant extent played out with Northern California companies. People need and like computers and apps, so that should be a positive vote for California.

Movie studios and television networks are located in California. People like movies and television shows, so that should be a positive vote for California.  And let’s not forget D-land and its production companies.

World class wines are produced from Temecula, to Santa Ynez, to Napa Valley and beyond.

There are great cities like San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco. There is wonderful golfing in Palm Springs.  You can ski world class ski areas like Mammoth and Tahoe. And there are national treasures like Yosemite, and The Redwood Forrest.

And yet, California is one of the most disliked states according to the poll.  Maybe they only polled people who know me; but I’m trying not to take this personally.  What’s not to like? Oh, oh ………. the people? Hey we’re not so bad.  OK, we can at times be a little bit “out there”, in an eccentric but harmless uncle at the family reunion kind of way.  Probem solved, cut your new crazy California Uncle some slack and vote us up next year from most disliked …. to how about,  whacky but not so bad. Yeah, I could handle being rated not so bad.

Good Eating and Table Talk,

Roger

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Pork Tenderloin with Jalapeno Sauce and Rice

Posted on March 18, 2012 by easyrecipesandstuffc

EASY RECIPE

This week’s easy dinner recipe is Pork Tenderloin with Jalapeno Sauce and Rice.  The  dish is low in fat and high in flavor! It is a  little spicy but it will be a hit with family or friends.  Best part is,  from start to finish this family meal takes only about 50 minutes!

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My practice was largely involved with the building industry. It goes without saying that over the past few years new residential projects have been off just a tad. So, I found myself with a little more free time than usual. It drives She Who Must Be Obeyed crazy, but I am one of those people who can’t sit still. I have trouble watching games on TV because I get antsy. So, my newly freed up time needed to be filled.

My first adventure was creating Easy Recipes And Stuff. I love this platform because it allows me to explore cooking, meet fellow bloggers and cooks, and tell an And Stuff story every week. I can remember the very first time I had a hit on this blog! I actually ran down stairs to tell Sue someone read my blog! In one year’s time my blog has grown exponentially and now has a strong following. I really enjoy sharing my recipes and thoughts.

With my blog platform up and running, I again had a little more free time to fill. For many years I have had a screenplay in mind. Late last summer, around the time of the SaMo IFBC, I began working on my screenplay. I can’t tell you how much fun I had writing the screenplay. After coverage and revisions were completed I was actually sad the project was over. Weird huh.

Around the first of the year I started a second screenplay, but about half way through I just wasn’t feeling it; perhaps I will take a look at it again down the road. Not long ago while power walking at the beach, I came up with an idea for my third screenplay which excited me. I began to work on plot scenarios, and started researching security systems, guns, and helicopters. The screenplay began to flow easily. I liked my characters and after a month or so it was off for coverage.

So, now I have two complete full length screenplays, next comes the hard part; doing something with the product.

I’ve known a few people in the industry over the years. My best friend, now deceased, was a music producer and at one point we were tinkering with a video distribution idea. I have recently been speaking with a writer friend in Houston, and locally with friends in or related to the industry. And then, at around 11:05 I called an attorney friend who I knew has had some dealings with the industry. I suggested lunch next week to talk about how one goes about getting representation. My friend told me how amazed he was at the timing of my call, as he was about to have lunch with a producer. He wondered if I could get both my screenplays and treatments to his office before 11:40. Hell yes I could. By 11:38 I was at his office, and briefly met his producer friend as I delivered my screenplays.

What will come of this fortuitous turn of events? I don’t know. But I do know I gotta keep moving, cuz I still need representation. And, dang this is fun.

Good Eating and Table Talk,

Roger

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EASY TACO PIZZA

Posted on March 1, 2012 by easyrecipesandstuffc

A couple days ago I was walking at the beach thinking about a storyline when, as usual, my mind wondered to food; this time the marriage of taco and pizza.  I did a little research and found a few recipes for chili bean pizza.  I didn’t want a chili bean pizza, I wanted a taco that collided with a cheese pizza.  So off I went to the kitchen bunker. And today my post is a super easy and great change up on the norm – EASY TACO PIZZA.

Ingredients:

1 (or more) pizza crust (I used a store bought crust which I simply unrolled)

1 lb. ground beef

1 avocado – sliced                                                                

1- 16oz can refried beans

1/2 red onion sliced

medium tomato sliced

2 Tbsp Cilantro (chopped)

2 clove garlic

1 Tbsp chili powder

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp ground fennel

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1- 8oz can tomato sauce

tsp olive oil

mozzarella cheese

Preparation:

Brown the ground beef, drain grease, add the tomato sauce, and fill the can with water and add to sauce. Add the chili powder, cumin, fennel, oregano, garlic.  Stir and bring to strong simmer.  Simmer until the sauce reduces and the meat has the look and taste of taco meat.  Take meat off the burner.

Heat re-fried beans in sauce pan.

Spray cookie sheet with a little canola oil, add pizza crust and place in oven at temperature as  set forth on its packaging.  After about 5 minutes remove crust from oven smear a little olive oil on crust, next cover crust with a thin even coating of re-fried beans.

Next add the taco meat. Then add the sliced tomato, onion, top with cheese, cilantro.

Place the pizza bake into oven and bake per container directions.  When crust is golden remove pizza from oven.   Add avocado slices to each serving.

And there you go, maybe add a side of the unused re-fried beans, and a salad,  and you are set to serve family and friend a great easy taco pizza.

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A couple weeks ago Laurette had the great idea for the hood to go to the Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa. So we piled into a bunch of cars and cruised down PCH to Hermosa. I had been to the Comedy club a few times in the past, most recently to see Jay Leno work on jokes for his show (typically Sunday nights). But on our night they were doing a special revue with 8 comedians.

We arrived early to get good seating, and to have dinner.   I think there was about 12 of us taking up 3 tables along the window. And what a great group it was, I would think the ages in our group spanned the 30’s to the 80’s! While we were enjoying our food and drinks the line outside, for those without dinner reservations, began to fill the sidewalk along the entire building.  When everyone was seated the venue was packed. With dinner completed, drinks refreshed, the lights were dimmed and it was showtime! The next 80 minutes was virtually a seminar on comedic styles.

I was very happy to see that in these difficult times people were still supporting what is a marvelous venue for young comedians to develop their chops.

Laughing is good for you! So, if you’re every in the area of Hermosa  Beach give the Comedy Club a try.

Good Eating and Table Talk,

Roger

 

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