Gorgonzola Kobe Beef Burger Heaven

Do you like succulent juicy red meat? Because if you do this is the burger eat! I discovered it at this trendy little hot spot in Irvine called Opah. Let's just say that it was on of the most amazing burgers I have had in a very long time. Let me describe it to you in the utmost detail. First you start out with a tender Kobe steak that is marinated and cooked until the juices are ready to burst. Next, you have gorgonzola cheese that is strategically placed on the meat so that every crevice is covered in cheese. In addition, the entire burger is loaded with grilled sweet onions that are drenched in special sauce.. If you choose to be a conessieur you might even decided to add some sizzling bacon to your feast. If you have never been to this hot locale before then be forewarned, this burger is not made for the faint of heart. With 1/2 a pound of meat it will make sure to put some hair on your chest! Each bite you take brings a thousand new taste sensations to your tounge. I know all this might sound a little over the top but it really is true. So after having a heavenly dinner last night I have decided to take on the difficult task of cooking some good old steak. I know its not quite as romantic as the kobe beef burger but I am hoping that I can at least get a few pats on the back!

If it turns out nice I will make sure to post up some pictures of it! stay tuned for more adventures in the fascinating, fattening, but unbelievably tasty world of red meat!

Procrastination..your worst enemy

I know..I know..i lag! Procrastination really is one of the worst things that can come into your life! I mean you keep telling yourself that you will do it. But you dont! So here is the plan...

1.) DRINK WINE

ok dont become an alcoholic or anything but seriously it makes you relax.. the reason this is important is that you dont keep second guessing yourself.

2.) Always try new things

If you dont think outside the box how the hell can you create anything new?? I mean I came up with a SEAFOOD RISOTTO but with a hint of pasta roni.. The only way to create something new is to think outside the box. I am a firm believer of always going and trying something new even if it sucks.

3.) Dream Big!

Even though some of us suck at cooking..doesnt mean we cant cook! It just means that we need a little boost of confidence. Sometimes all you need is to try out a weird spice or maybe just a dash of good ole' fashioned mommas recipes...


This post didnt have any recipes but I just want everyone to have the motivation to not give up. Cause thats when food starts suck!

The Art of Chinese Cuisine

I know I am supposed to be learning to cook and showing you how to do what I do. But! Sometimes I get lazy...ok alot of times I get lazy! The way I look at it, I cooked breakfast yesterday so today I get a break! I decided to meet a girlfriend of mine at this wonderful chinese restaraunt named Chinez. (Sorry they dont have a proper website but their food is magnificent!) You can pronounce it however you like but I prefer...Sheeenezzzz. It's not French! My exquisite french taste likes to tell me otherwise. Anyhow, I entered this wonderful establishment with a sense of awe. The reason I was so amazed was because not only were they able to create a wonderful ambience but they were able to capture my nose with the most intoxicating scents. I mean, there was sweet and sour chicken, mandarin chicken, fried rice, egg flower soup, chili sauce( a must have at any chinese food establishment) and ofcourse WINE!

So after I had taken in the sheer joy of this place, I sat down and gawked at the menu. First, I decided I must order a glass of their finest wine...well since they were a chinese restaraunt they only had like 4 choices...I chose the merlot. Can't go wrong with the merlot, right? After we ordered our tantalizing wine, we were craving some CREAM Cheese wontons. Now, before you knock it, you have to try it. These wontons LITERALLY melt in your mouth (not in your hand). They are both crunch and soft and filled with sumptuous flavor. Next, we ordered some Chinez fried rice. Let me explain to you exactly what this entails. Chinez fried rice is a concotion of the following: beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, rice, green onions, and a little bit of spice. This might seem like any old fried rice, but wait! It is the best fried rice that you have ever tasted in your life! This is a rice to be reckoned with and I am not kidding! It is spicy, flavorful, full of meat and just plain good. So after we munched on this fabulous dish we became extremely full so in any case decided to take a pause and let our belts loose. Next time, we will visit the world of mandarin beef. I have tried this delicacy...and it was absolutely heavenly...here is a sneak peak if you dare.. and I promise that I shall try to create these unbelievable meals on my own...soon...

Cooking French Toast on Sunday Morning

Do you ever wake up on Sunday morning with a huge breakfast craving but you are too lazy to actually make it? That is pretty much me every sunday! I always have good intentions but by the time its almost noon I have given up and my husband and I resort to raiding the fridge of leftovers. Well, today I decided that I was going to do it. I had made my mind up to "wow" my husband with a breakfast he would never forget. I was thinking...FRENCH TOAST! French toast you ask? Ok, I have never claimed to be an expert but I sure do try! I called up my mother and interrogated her for some ideas. She asks me to state what ingredients I have available. I had not made a trip to the grocery store so this is what I had to work with. 1 Egg, 2 pieces of potato bread, sugar, and spices. So I decided to take a chance! I knew that if I put my mind together I could come up with something.

Cooking Apprentice Recipe - FRENCH TOAST on the Go!

1 Egg. ( i Only had one!)
2 Slices of Bread
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of sugar
One skillet
Hot stove
and a little imagination



Here goes fellas!

Now follow me carefully as I take you on a journey of the best french toast ever!
I first took and egg and cracked it. I then took a fork and mixed it the best I could. Be careful not to let any egg shells fall in because that will make your french toast a bit to crunch...Next take the skillet and turn the heat to medium high. After that take a slice of bread and dip it into the egg mixture. After the bread is DRENCHED in egg take a pinch of cinnamon and light spray it over both sides of the bread. Now if you have powedered sugar thats a lot better, I didn't have powdered sugar so I poured some white sugar into a plate and attempted to pound it into a fine dust. After a few minutes I realized this wasn't going to work. I took the sugar and lightly sprinkled it onto the bread while it was in the skillet. Next, I made sure that the toast soaked in all the nice juices but kept it nicely cooked. Once it looked toasted I removed it and threw it on a plate and served.

My husband tasted it and loved it. So believe it or not you can cook french toast with limited ingredients. Next time, I have promised myself to at least have a bit of powdered sugar on hand to give my pretty little dish a bit more shall we say..color? Either way french toast can really be made in 10 minutes and make you feel like you had a delicious meal from the very best brunch place in town!

How To Make Chocolate Fudge Brownies

So today I was thinking about what type of food really puts me into a good mood. I mean there is Thai Food, the ever tantalizing chinese cuisine, delicious indian cuisine, and all my other favorites. Sometimes the only thing that can hit the spot is some really really good chocolate. Now I am not at all the type of person that absolutely loves chocolate but I do have a sweet tooth for the "brownie". Chocolate chocolatey drops of heaven. You basically bite down into chocolate goodness. For beginners trying to bake a good brownie it might be a good idea to just follow a box recipe like Betty Crocker's Fudge Brownies. I know this might seem like a cop out to you hard core chocolate lovers but it does save a lot of time! here is recipe you can try out if you are a bit more adventurous as well...

This brownie is tall and has a cake like consistency but it still has that fudgie part that we all love..

INGREDIENTS:
8- 1 ounce squares of unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
5 eggs
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat; set aside. In a mixer, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla at high speed for 10 minutes**. Blend in chocolate mixture, flour and salt until just mixed.



Oh and the secret ingredient that I just discovered? Place a small glass bowl of water in the oven while baking your brownies. I don't get the whole scientific process but it somehow adds moisture to whatever you are cooking. This will get your brownie to the cakey style. I actually came to this by accident but it made my brownies amazing!

Who HAS the BEST Bean and Cheese Burrito??

Beans...where can I start? Most people try to avoid them since they can make a person quite...shall we say gassy? Although, this vegetable can cause humans to produce interesting sounds and odors...it is also something worth considering. By that I mean, Mexicans have created a wonderful concoction with the bean. This brings be to the bean burrito.

Basically, this amazingly tasty mexican dish is full of protein and extremely filling. I have eaten at several at several Mexican restaurants that make it successfully. Before I get into how to create the bean and cheese I would like to recommend a place that is local that one can order this dish for a mere $3.00 and you can eat like a king. This wonderous places is called La Cocina De Ricardo. Located nearby in Lake Forest. This place has a fantasic taco tuesday but also features my fav burrito filled with bean and cheese. Mexican fast food can come in many varieties but why go to your local Taco Bell when you can spend just as little but have a great gourmet meal? So check this place out and let me know what you think.

Phily's Best Sandwich in Cali?

I know I have tried to learn to cook and show you all my yummy recipes but a girl's gotta eat! And although I am learning quite a bit I get pretty busy sometimes. So my solution, you ask? My solution is to sometimes stroll around town looking for a delectible eatery.

Tonight my husband and I did not feel like cooking although we have plenty of food to cook! So we jumped in the car and headed north! Well not exactly...north. We headed to this place called Phily's Best. They are known to produce the authentic greasy tasty phily sandwich. Now the reason that I can vouch that they are is because I have experienced (once in my life) an ORIGINAL Philly Sandwich.


My family and I had a stop over in Philly's airport as we were going to an exotic location. We decided we wanted to try this infamous treat. And let me tell you, it was unforgettable. It was down right heavenly. You basically sink your teeth into a juicy steak sandwich dripping with juice, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and ofcourse everyones fav CHEESE. I have to say it was a memorable meal. So when I discovered a Phily's cheese shop right in my home town you better believe i was there! So Yvette's top pic of the week...is the original Phily Sandwich. It is undeniably a NON healthy meal but well worth the million calories. lol

Let's just say that a few of these sandwiches and you better be taking some serious gym classes. I would think you might even have quite a little belly going. Either way its a great meal to eat when you are low on time, money, and pretty hungry.

Oh and one more thing...I have ACTUALLY made a cheese steak sandwich all by my little self before. Believe it or not! Here is my recipe.

First get some bread
Then cut it in half
Then put it to toast
Meanwhile get some steak and chop it up into thin slices.
Then cook over high heat while adding a few spices, such as salt, pepper, cajun, whatever else you want.
Then melt some provolone cheese over the mixture cooking on the grill.
After that add the toast bread on top of the whole pile of steak and cheese
Then serve.
You can also add mushrooms, onions and green peppers if you fancy to your steak before adding the cheese and bread. That is entirely up to you! try it out, Its really hard to mess it up!