Category Archives: Recipes

Simple New Year’s Dinner for Good Health and Wealth

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Simone Snaith

I grew up eating black-eyed peas and cabbage every New Year’s Day – especially with cornbread – which is supposed to give you good health and wealth for the new year. There may be luck in there too, but I … Continue reading →

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Food Kick Pick: Kale

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Marga

Kale here, kale there, kale, kale every where! All this talk about kale! I know you’ve seen more kale snacks in your local health food stores lately.  If you’re like me and were asking, “what the kale is going on here?” … Continue reading →

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Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Marga

Summer is around the corner and it’s sad to say I’ve fallen off the wagon. You know… the one shaped like a carrot? Or a bell pepper if you’re me. I’ll have to admit, I’m an emotional eater and I think it’s safe … Continue reading →

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Bulgarini’s Affogato: Drowned with Pleasure

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Elise Thompson

It’s a desperate but luxurious move to add ice cream to your coffee. but thanks to the proliferation of gelato bars with espresso machines, we are able to take the idea a step beyond. Affogato is becoming increasingly popular in LA. … Continue reading →

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Dude Food: Eggplant Parmesan

Posted on March 10, 2012 by The Dude

‘The Dude’ constantly checks and works on his recipes to determine if this or that is needed or improves the situation. Man, the new changes to this one really seem to make a difference and so it stands…(for now)   … Continue reading →

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Mohawk Bend

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Elise Thompson

When Mohawk Bend opened last year, it was with a lot of press and hoopla. I’ve been quietly slipping in for lunch and dinner since last Halloween, and have yet to be disappointed. Like its sister restaurant, Tony’s Darts Away, … Continue reading →

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Dude Food: Blueberry-Apple Pie

Posted on February 20, 2012 by The Dude

Blueberry-Apple Pie 1 pkg.(2 crusts) Marie Callender’s frozen pie crust..(These are just as good as any ‘from scratch’ recipe I have.) 24oz. pkg. fresh bluberries 5 Granny Smith or Pippen apples (peeled,cored, sliced) 2 cups organic sugar 1/3 stick butter … Continue reading →

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Dude Food: Chili Mac Casserole

Posted on February 17, 2012 by The Dude

  Chili-Mac Casserole Ok.. Here we go: This recipe is sized to go into a Large disposable turkey roasting pan. 1 1/4 lbs. lrg. elbow macaroni (lt. al-dente) 2 quarts ‘Tommy’s chili’ or comparable substitute  Sauce:  1 1/2 lb. Velveta … Continue reading →

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Food Kick Pick: Bell Pepper

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Marga

This weeks kick is bell peppers! To be honest, bell peppers are actually a life kick for me. I eat at least one every day. This week I’ve been eating two a day. My husband went crazy and bought a … Continue reading →

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Chicken Apple Sausage Dressing or Stuffing, if you Prefer

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Afropix

I made this Chicken Apple Sausage Dressing for a work holiday party and they loved it. Now I am sharing the recipe with LA Beat Readers. Ingredients Needed 1 package Chicken Apple Sausage 3 Granny Smith apples 1 brown onion … Continue reading →

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