CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

CRISPY BREADED ORGANIC CHICKEN WITH SMOKED GRUYERE CHEESE AND PROSCIUTTO

MY DADS BEEF STEW

THIS COMFORT FOOD IS A FAMILY CLASSIC ABD MY DAD MAKE THE BEST STEW I HAVE HAD. TOP IT WITH A DOLLAP OF HORSERADISH SOUR CREAM AND HP STEAK SAUCE AND I'M ALL SET

THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN IN THE BAY AREA

ALWAYS GOTTA GO WITH THE FAMILY MEAL SO YOU GET PLENTY OF CHICKEN, RAVIOLI, COLE SLAW AND GARLIC BREAD FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY OR MORE LEFTOVERS FOR ME

PUMPKIN BURGER

THIS IS INDEED A REAL PUMPKIN WITH ALL THE REAL GREAT BURGER FIXINS

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH HONEY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

THIS WAS A SWORDFISH I GRILLED ON THE BBQ AND TOPPED WITH MANGO AND HONEY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS ON TOP OF PINEAPPLE-BROCCOLI RICE WITH TEXAS TOAST

PUMPKIN CORNBREAD

I LOVE PUMPKIN AND LOVE CORNBREAD AND PUT BOTH TOGETHER AND IT'S ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE THINGS YOU WILL FIND

Mix together a 10 ounce can of Marie Callenders Cornbread Mix according to directions and a 15 ounce can of Libby's Pumpkin. Add Honey to add moisture to your Pumpkin Cornbread and bake to directions given or until top is lightly browned. This is my favorite and easiest Pumpkin Cornbread to make.

MY GRANDMA'S GREAT SPAGHETTI- 2009

HER RECIPE IS PLAIN AND SIMPLE WITH ONLY GROUND BEEF, ONION, SEASONING AND A CAN OF CHEF BOYARDEE SPAGHETTI. YES YOU HEARD THAT LAST ONE RIGHT! I LOVED THIS SO MUCH AS A KID BUT HARD TO BELIEVE OF THE INGREDIENTS AS I GREW OLDER. AS A BIG TIME COOK I JUST HAD TO TWEAK IT AND UPDATE IT A LITTLE BIT. I DECIDED TO DO THE SAME AS SHE DID BUT ADD MORE SPICE, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, FRESH GARLIC AND USE GROUND TURKEY INSTEAD. I HOPE SHE WOULD BE HAPPY I MADE A FEW CHANGES BECAUSE IT REMINDED ME OF HER RECIPE BUT A LITTLE SPICIER AND HEALTHIER. SORRY GRANDMA BUT I GREW UP AND I LIKE MY SPICE! :)

PORK CHOP W/ APPLE GRAVY AND POTATO PANCAKES

I EXPERIMENTED WITH THIS APPLE BASED SAUCE AND THIS ONE IS A KEEPER. THIS WAS A HUGE HIT AND THE BEST PORK CHOP DISHES I HAVE MADE

ALL VEGGIE PIZZA- EXTRA THICK CRUST

GAY NINETIES STILL HAS ONE OF THE BEST CRUSTS AROUND. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SOURDOUGH AND THESE THINGS ARE DIPPERS FOR SURE

PUMPKIN KIT KAT

BREAK ME OFF A PIECE OF THAT PUMPKIN KIT KAT BAR

BIRTHDAY LUNCH AT THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM

AN ABALONE APPETIZER AND ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS I HAVE HAD IN A VERY LONG TIME

SNOW MIRACLE

THIS IS A NEW AND GROWING FAD CALLED SNOW MIRACLE. RIGHT NOW THERE ARE ONLY 3 LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE THAT SELL IT. IT'S HARD TO EXPLAIN BUT IT'S A FROZEN BLOCK OF FLAVORED ICE THAT IS SHAVED INTO A FLUFFY CONSISTENCY. YOU EAT IT WITH A FORK AND IT'S ALMOST LIKE FROZEN COTTON CANDY. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO PUMPKIN PIE AND EGG NOG DURING THE HOLIDAYS.

SALMON LOAF

I TOOK MY MOMS FAMOUS SALMON LOAF AND TWEAKED IT TO MAKE THE BEST SALMON LOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR BACON

CREAMED PEAS

THE MAC & CHEESE OF VEGGIES AND YES OH SO RICH AND FILLING

LOBSTER PUMPKIN MAC N CHEESE

YES YOU ARE SEEING THIS RIGHT! IT MAY SOUND VERY DIFFERENT BUT IT'S SO VERY TASTY. I HAVE MADE PUMPKIN PASTA AND I LIKE LOBSTER MAC SO I THOUGHT I WOULD COMBINE THE TWO AND I CAN TELL YOU I'M SO GLAD I DID. AWESOME!

melt 2 tablespoons margarine add minced shallots and saute until tender. add 1 tablespoon flour and stir until combined and flour to create a roux. slowly stir in 12 oz. warm evaporated milk until well combined and roux is worked in. add 8 oz shredded cheddar and 8 oz marscapone cheese until smooth and creamy. add 8 oz canned pumpkin and season with kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, nutmeg, lemon zest and italian seasoning 2 dashes tiger sauce to taste. mix in 2 chopped lobster tails, 12 oz green peas and 12 oz cooked shell pasta until heated through. pour into a casserole dish and top with mixture of panko crumbs, margarine and parmesan cheese. bake at 375f for 40 minutes or until topping is brown and crispy. garnish with fresh parsley and serve with fresh bread or dinner rolls

LABOR DAY BBQ

BBQ BABY BACK RIBS, MY DAD'S FAMOUS POTATO SALAD, CORN ON THE COBB AND MY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI

BETTER THAN ANY ENTREE IN A RESTAURANT BUT BAKED AND SO FULL OF INCREDIBLE FLAVOR

CHICKEN CACCIATORE POT PIE

ONE OF THE BEST POT PIES I HAVE EVER HAD WAS CHICKEN CACCIATORE IN THE MOST FLAKEY PIE CRUST. NOW THIS IS COMFORT FOOD

LEMON RICOTTA STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

SO RICH AND FILLING BUT LIKE HAVING THE BEST DESSERT FOR BREAKFAST

SOME DARN CREATIVE SUSHI

I LOVE THE VERA CRUZ FROM SOZO SUSHI IN PLEASANTON, CA. THIS ONE IS SHRIMP TEMPURA, UNAGI AND SPICY SCALLOPS WITH CRUSHED MACADEMIA NUTS AND SPECIAL SAUCE

CHICAGO DOG

I WOULD RISK THE HEARTBURN AND GAS FOR THIS HOT DOG ANY DAY

BANANA BREAD

I'M SO HAPPY TO SAY I HAVE MY OWN FAMOUS BANANA BREAD RECIPE THAT THE FAMILY JUST LOVES

CORNED BEEF HASH

THIS HAS EASILY BECOME ONE OF MY FAVORITE BREAKFAST ITEMS ON THE MENU. IT HAS TO BE MADE FRESH OF COURSE AND A GOOD ONE IS SO HARD TO FIND

BEST SANDWICH IN THE BAY AREA

THE CHANGE SANDWICH- Thinly Sliced RibEye Steak, Beer Battered Onion Rings, BBQ, Smoked Gouda


THE MENAGE A TROIS SANDWICH- Chicken Breast, Real Honey, Honey Mustard, BBQ, PepperJack, Swiss, Smoked Gouda

BEEF GOULASH

SO SIMPLE AND SO EASY BUT THIS MEAL IS SO COMFORTING. MY DAD MAKES THE BEST AROUND

TORTILLA DOG

GROWING UP I ALWAYS LOVED A GOOD BURRITO DOG AND AS AN ADULT I HAVE FOUND IT ONCE AGAIN

RANCHO GRANDE TAQUERIA BURRITO

IF YOUR EVER IN PLEASANTON YOU WILL FIND ONE OF THE MOST AUTHENTIC BURRITOS IN THE EAST BAY AREA. THE AL PASTOR IS INCREDIBLE

MEATLOAF STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

SOME OF THE BEST MEATLOAF I EVER MADE WAS WHEN I PUT IT ALL INSIDE A BELL PEPPER WITH BACON

NEW YORK SELTZER

THESE WERE THE GREATEST DRINKS BACK IN THE 80'S. WHY DID THEY GO AWAY! :(

CHILI CHEESE DOG

BREAD BOWL CHILI

MAKING A HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH BREAD BOWL FOR CHILI IS SO SIMPLE AND SO SATISFYING

BBQ SWORDFISH

THE STEAK OF THE SEA

BBQ SALMON

HOW CAN SOMETHING SO GOOD FOR YOU TASTE SO MUCH BETTER ON THE BBQ?

FRITO CHIP PIE

BBQ PORK CHOP

THE KEY TO A VERY TENDER AND MOIST PORK CHOP IS SOAKING IT IN A BRINE AND COOKING IT SLOW AND LOW

CARROT CAKE

SO MOIST AND FLAVORFUL WITH GRATED CARROTS AND A SCRUMPTIOUS CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

HOMEMADE DEEP DISH PIZZA

IT MAY NOT LOOK LIKE THE GREATEST PIZZA YOU HAVE SEEN BUT I HAVE TO SAY IT WAS FANTASTIC

PESTO POTATO PIZZA SLICE

THE COMBINATION OF PESTO, YUKON GOLDS AND MOZZARELLA ARE INCREDIBLE ON A SLICE OF WARM CRISPY CRUST

BAKESALE BETTY'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

IF YOUR EVER IN OAKLAND YOU HAVE GOT TO STOP IN TO THIS BAKERY FOR SOME OF THE BEST SWEETS AND TREATS YOU WILL EVER FIND

CARROT CAKE ICE CREAM

THIS CLASSIC DESSERT CAKE MAKE FOR THE ULTIMATE ICE CREAM TREAT ANY DAY OF THE YEAR

DEEP FRIED PICKLES

THIS COMBINATION OF SWEET, SOUR AND SALTY JUST CAN'T BE BEAT. THE CRISPY CRUNCH TEXTURE IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO EXPERIENCE

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

THE BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA HAS BECOME ONE OF MY FAVORITE PIZZAS EVER

OTTER POPS

GROWING UP THESE THINGS WERE THE BEST ON A HOT SUMMER DAY. AS AN ADULT THEY ARE GREAT 365 DAYS A YEAR

BLUEBERRY RICOTTA PANCAKES

THESE PANCAKES ARE SO SOFT, FLUFFY, CREAMY AND OH SO COMFORTING

CORN DOG CASSEROLE

THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN A GREAT CORN DOG BUT THIS CASSEROLE MAY JUST BE IT. I MADE A MUCH HEALTHIER VERSION AND ADDED SOME THINGS TO TWEAK IT UP A NOTCH AND IT TASTED AS GOOD AS ANY FAIR DOG I HAVE HAD

I'M A BUN GUY

THE STICKIER THE BETTER! CINNAMON ROLLS ARE TO GOOD TO BE TRUE

CLASSIC PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

THIS IS AS CLOSE AS YOU CAN GET TO AN AUTHENTIC PHILADELPHIA CHEESESTEAK IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. IT'S COMPLETE WITH ALL THE FIXINGS LIKE SWEET PEPPERS, STRONG ONIONS AND MELTED PROVOLONE CHEESE.

TIGER SAUCE

NOT REALLY SURE IF TIGER SAUCE IS MY 1ST FAVORITE OR MY 2ND FAVORITE HOT SAUCE BUT THIS ONE IS LEGENDARY.

THIS COMBINATION OF SWEET, SPICY AND SOUR GOES WELL ON ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING. I USE IT ON SANDWICHES, CHILI, SPAGHETTI SAUCE, BURRITOS, PIZZA, EGGS, CHINESE, SALADS AND EVEN IN MY FAMOUS MEATBALLS. I USE IT FOR EVERYTHING!!

LOOK FOR THE TIGER NEXT TIME YOUR LOOKING FOR A GREAT BUT DIFFERENT HOT SAUCE.

TUNA ARTICHOKE MELT

FOR THE FIRST TIME I DECIDED TO ADD CHOPPED ARTICHOKE HEARTS TO MY TUNA AND IT IS NOW MY FAVORITE TUNA RECIPE

DEEP FRIED OYSTERS

THEY SAY OYSTERS CAN GET YOU IN THE MOOD. I CAN TELL YOU I WAS IN THE MOOD FOR MORE DEEP FRIED OYSTERS

POT PIE PARADISE

THIS IS COMFORT FOOD HEAVEN! THE BEST POT PIE I HAVE HAD UP TO THIS POINT

CORNBREAD STUFFED TURKEY MEATLOAF

A GREAT TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING INSIDE AND WRAPPED WITH PANCETTA AND A MANDARIN BBQ GLAZE

TACO SALAD

WHENEVER I MAKE THIS SALAD I MAKE SURE I HAVE ENOUGH TO LAST ME FOR DAYS

AN EGGCITING SANDWICH

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST EGG SALAD SANDWICH I HAVE EVER MADE

MAC AND CHEESE STUFFED MEATLOAF

TWO OF THE BEST COMFORT FOODS ALL TOGETHER IN ONE NOT SO HEALTHY MEAL

NOW THIS IS MY KIND OF SANDWICH

THIS IS A SANDWICH WITH RIB EYE STEAK AND JALAPENO POPPERS. YES YOU HEARD ME RIGHT!

WESTERN BACON BLUE RING BURGER

IN ST. HELENA YOU'LL FIND ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS AND THIS ONE HAS SO MUCH GOING ON YOU WILL COME BACK FOR MORE

LEMON MERINGUE PIE

GOTTA LOVE SOMETHING SO TART FOR DESSERT

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH

I SLOW COOKED A PORK SHOULDER ALL DAY ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AND THIS IS THE FINAL RESULT

TWICE BAKED STUFFED POTATOES

I LAVE POTATOES AND I REALLY LOVE BAKING THEM TWICE :)

CLASSIC MEATLOAF SANDWICH

WHITE BREAD, MIRACLE WHIP AND MEATLOAF IS ALL YOU NEED

MY ALL TIME FAVORITE CANDY BAR

THE WHATCHAMACALLIT CANDY BAR HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED THING EVER

PEANUT BUTTER CUP RICE KRISPIE TREATS

ADD SOME PEANUT BUTTER CUP BETWEEN YOUR TREATS AND IT ADDS A WHOLE NEW DIMENSION

CASHEW BRITTLE

I LOVE BRITTLE AND THROW SOME CASHEWS IN AND I'M ALL SET

BANANA FOSTERS MUD PIE

THIS THING IS GIGANTIC!

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH

WHY IS THE GREATEST SANDWICH EVER SO NOT GOOD FOR YOU?! :(

MINI PIGS IN A BLANKET

THESE MAKE ANY BAD DAY SO MUCH BETTER

THE FAMILY POTATO SALAD

MY DAD MAKES A MEAN POTATO SALAD HE LEARNED FROM HIS MOM AND I'LL SAY MIRACLE WHIP IS A KEY INGREDIENT TO THIS BIG WINNER

BBQ BABY BACK RIBS

THESE ARE THE AMAZING BABY BACK RIBS I GRILLED UP FOR FATHERS DAY

MACARONI SALAD

I MADE THIS FOR FATHERS DAY AND IT BLEW EVERYONE AWAY. THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SALADS AND I WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE THIS AS OFTEN AS I CAN

FRIED EGG SANDWICH

I HAVE BEEN MAKING THIS SIMPLE YET EXCELLENT SANDWICH SINCE I WAS A KID. BUTTERED WHITE BREAD TOPPED WITH FRIED EGG AND A SLICE OF CHEESE

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

THESE SANDWICHES ARE CRISPY ON THE OUTSIDE AND GOOEY AND CHEESY INSIDE

MY BARTENDER CHILI

IT MAY SOUND CRAZY BUT I HAVE TO SAY IT'S THE BEST CHILI HAVE MADE

BEEF TRI TIP
BEEF JERKY
CASHEWS
WHISKEY
CORN
TOMATOES
PIECES OF CORNBREAD
DARK BEER
CHOCOLATE BAR
TOMATO PASTE
GARLIC
ONION
BALSAMIC VINEGAR
RED BELL PEPPER
CHILI POWDER
BLACK BEANS
KIDNEY BEANS
PINTO BEANS
TIGER SAUCE

SERVE WITH SHREDDED CHEESE, SOUR CREAM AND FRITO CORN CHIPS

ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS

APRICOT-ORANGE GLAZED CORNISH GAME HEN WITH CORNBREAD YORKSHIRE PUDDING AND BALSAMIC BROILED ASPARAGUS

CRAB MELT

A REALLY GOOD CRAB MELT FROM CAFE M ON BERKELEY'S 4TH STREET. THE CRAB WAS SOME OF THE FRESHEST I HAVE HAD AND THE TOASTED SOURDOUGH AND SPIY AOIL TOPPED THIS SANDWICH OFF IN A GREAT WAY

MINESTRONE SOUP

THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I EVER MADE THIS SOUP AND IT WAS A HUGE HIT WITH EVERYONE

LUNCHES AT CITY BISTRO

THIS PLACE IS A TRUE TASTE OF NEW YORK. THE SANDWICHES ARE WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT AND ARE SO HUGE AND FULL OF FLAVOR. THE SANDWICH WITH PASTRAMI AND CORNED BEEF AND CHICKEN SCHNITZEL ARE AT THE TOP OF MY LIST

THE BEST SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAD

IF YOUR EVER IN OAKLAND YOU HAVE GOT TO GO TO BAKESALE BETTY'S. YOU WILL ALWAYS SEE A LINE AT THE DOOR AT THIS LOCAL BAKERY BUT THEY MAKE A FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH THAT WILL BE ON YOUR LIST FOR LAST MEAL. THE CHICKEN IS SO CRISPY, TENDER AND JUICY WITH A VINEGAR BASED JALAPENO COLE SALW

THE JUICE MAKES THE SANDWICH

ONE OF THE BEST SANDWICHES I HAVE EVER HAD IS IN ST. HELENA AND MAKE SURE YOU GET THE JUICE FOR A TRULY LIFE CHANGING SANDWICH

CURVY CASHEWS

THESE CRUNCHY AND SCRUMPTIOUS NUTS JUST MAY BE MY #1 SNACK FOOD

DINNER AT STEAKHOUSE 55

FRESH LOBSTER TAIL AND THE BEST RIB EYE STEAK I HAVE HAD SO FAR. THEY USED A HOUSE SIGNATURE RUB THAT REALLY MADE THE FLAVOR TO DIE FOR. IF YOUR EVER AT THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL AND LOVE A GREAT STEAK THIS PLACE IS RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY

DINNER AT THE NAPA ROSE

I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO DINE AT THE NAPA ROSE AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT AND I WENT ALL OUT. I GOT THE VINTERS TABLE SO I COULD SAMPLE DIFFERENT COURSES AND IT PROVED TO BE SO WORTH IT.

AWESOME SELECTION OF FRESHLY BAKED BREADS

PARSNIP PUREE WITH APPLES AND DUCK CONFIT

CORNBREAD CRUSTED SKATE WING WITH NANTUCKET SCALLOPS CRANBERRY BEAN PUREE WITH BACON, CHANTRELLE BUTTER AND BUDDAH'S HAND CITRON

"POT PIE" OF LOBSTER AND VEAL SWEETBREADS

BLACK PEPPER ROASTED "45-DAY AGED" BRANDT BEEF NEW YORK WITH CHEDDAR & CHIVE YORKSHIRE PUDDING

BBQ BEEF KEBABS

NOTHING SAYS BBQ AND SUMMER LIKE MEAT AND VEGGIES ON A STICK

HOT FUDGE ICE CREAM CAKE

THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR THIS CLASSIC DESSERT FROM BOB'S BIG BOY

TUNA MELTS

I LOVE A GOOD TUNA MELT SO WHEN I MAKE THEM I HAVE GOT TO GO ALL OUT

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

SO RICH AND SO CREAMY BUT ONE OF MY FAVORITE COMFORT FOODS AND CASSEROLE DISHES

ITALIAN BURGER

MAMA MIA IT'S BBQ TIME WITH PASTA SAUCE, MOZZARELLA AND PARMESAN

DUNGENESS CRAB CORN DOG

A CORNMEAL BATTERED AND FRIED CRAB SAUSAGE? YES PLEASE!

CHINESE TAKE-OUT NIGHT

PORK CHOW MEIN, HONEY WALNUT PRAWNS AND ORANGE CHICKEN MAKES FOR A VERY RELAXING NIGHT AT HOME AND LEFTOVERS FOR THAT MIDNIGHT SNACK

NTIONS GIANT BURGER

NATIONS IS A TRUE BAY AREA CLASSIC AND ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS IN THE BAY AREA FOR SURE. I WILL TAKE ONE OF THESE OVER IN N OUT ANY DAY

MY SMALL BBQ PLATE

RIB EYE STEK, BRATWURST, LOBSTER TAIL, BAKED BEANS AND COLESLAW

FRIES N GRAVY

NOW THIS IS THE ULTIMATE BBQ SAUCE FOR FRIES

PORK CHOP DINNER

BONE IN PORK CHOP WITH APPLES, POTATO PANCAKES AND GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

DOUBLE DECKER BURGER

JUST LIKE BOB'S BIG BOY MAKES AND BETTER THAN A BIG MAB

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

MY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE IS A GREAT COMFORTING DESSERT

SALMON MELTS

I HAD SOME LEFTOVER SALMON SO I MIXED IT UP LIKE TUNA SALAD AND PUT IT ON AN ARTICHOKE HERB SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH MELTED CHEDDAR CHEESE

BBQ RIB EYE STEAK DINNER

RIB EYE STEAK WITH FRIED ONION STRINGS, BAKED BEANS AND SWEET CORN PUDDING

ANIMAL COOKIES IN LOVE

I'M SO GLAD THAT MOTHERS CIRCUS ANIMAL COOKIES ARE BACK IN STORES

THE COUNTER GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST ON A HONEY WHEAT BUN WITH AVOCADO, BLUE CHEESE, GRILLED PINEAPPLE, CRANBERRIES, LETTUCE BLEN, TOMATOES, SPROUTS, APRICOT SAUCE AND ONION MARMALADE

THE ANATOMY OF A BURRITO

A CHICKEN BURRITO WITH PINTO BEANS AND THE WORKS

ABALONE SANDWICH

THIS MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE SANDWICHES I HAVE EVER HAD AT $25 BUT ONE OF THE BEST FOR SURE. I'M CRAZY FOR FRESH ABALONE BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT'S SO VERY RARE

ABALONE ENTREE PLATE

A RARE AND VERY AWESOME MEL FROM DUARTE'S TAVERN IN PESCADARO, CA

CORNED BEEF SANDWICH

NOTHING BETTER THAN USING ST. PATTYS DAY LEFTOVERS FOR A SANDWICH THE NEXT DAY

MONKEY BREAD

STICKY, GOOEY, MESSY AND OH SO YUMMY

MAGIC COOKIE BAR

I DON'T HAVE MUCH OF A SWEET TOOTH THESE DAYS BUT GIVE ME ONE OF THESE AND I'LL TRY TO SNORT THE ENTIRE BAR UP MY NOSE. I LOVE EM!

SUPREME BREAKFAST CROISSANT

THIS IS MY FAVORITE BREAKFAST SANDWICH OF ALL TIME AND IT'S FROM JACK IN THE BOX OF ALL PLACES

BELGIAN WAFFLE

ANOTHER EXCELLENT WAFFLE WITH BANANAS AND CANDIED PECANS FROM GILLWOODS CAFE IN ST. HELENA, CA

PRIME RIB PERFECTION

JUST ANOTHER REASON WHY CHRISTMAS DAY IS SO VERY SPECIAL

BBQ SURF AND TURF

YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH GRILLED RIB-EYE STEAKS AND LOBSTER TAIL

APRICOT THUMBPRINT COOKIES

THESE ARE SOME OF THE BEST BOOKIES YOU WILL FIND AT THE CARMEL BAKERY IN CARMEL, CA

STEAK PIADINE

THIS SANDWICH IS A CLASSIC FROM TOMATINA WITH MARINATED STEAK, LETTUCE, CUCUMBERS AND MORE IN A OFT BAKED FLAT BREAD

PEANUT BUTTER N CHOCOLATE

BASKIN ROBBINS HAS THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE SWIRL ACTION YOU CAN GET

GARLIC GROOVY TWISTS

THESE ARE GARLIC CHEESY TWISTS THAT I LOVE FROM STRAW HAT PIZZA. THEY ARE SO CRISPY ON THE OUTSIDE AND SOFT ON THE INSIDE

EASTER RACK OF LAMB

THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I EVER DID A RACK OF LAMB ON THE BBQ AND AS YOU CAN SEE THE FINAL PRODUCT TURNED OUT GREAT

THE CLASSIC BIG BOY BURGER

THIS BURGER IS A TRUE AMERICAN CLASSIC AT BOB'S BIG BOY RESTAURANTS

GOTTA LOVE THE BIG BOY

THIS IS SOME OF MY FAVORITE SAUCE FROM MY FAVORITE BIG BOY

MY NOW FAMOUS CHICKEN PARMESAN

THIS CHICKEN PARMESAN DISH IS A HUGE HIT WITH THE FAMILY AND MY DAD ISN'T EVEN A BIG FAN OF CHICKEN

CHICKEN AND PRAWN BURRITO

I LOVE ME A GREAT BURRITO

THE CHICKEN SKILLET BREAKFAST

IF YOUR EVER IN NAPA WINE COUNTRY YOU MUST STOP IN ST. HELENA FOR BREAKFAST. GILLWOODS CAFE SERVES IT ALL DAY AND IT'S SOME OF THE BEST I HAVE HAD IN A VERY LONG TIME

SOUR PATCH KIDS

MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SOUR CANDY. I REMEMBER WHEN THESE FIRST CAME OUT IN THE MID 80'S AND I USED TO DELL THEM BY THE OUNCE AT SCHOOL :)

TURKEY ON THE BBQ

NOTHING BEATS A BIG BIRD ON THE BBQ

GENOVA DELI TURKEY SANDWICH

THIS IS A GARLIC PEPPER TURKEY SANDWICH FROM GENOVA IN OAKLAND. THIS PLACE HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN THE BAY AREA FOR A TRUE GREAT SANDWICH

COCONUT CREAM PIE

THE TRICK IS TO ADD TOASTED COCONUT INTO EACH AND EVERY INCH OF THE PIE

STRAW HAT PIZZA

STRAW HAT PIZZA HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CALIFORNIA FAVORITE AND IS ON MY BEST PIZZA LIST. THIS IS A 1/2 COMBINATION AND 1/2 BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

JELLY BELLY FLOPS

PERFECT SHAPE OR NOT THESE THINGS ARE SO ADDICTIVE

DISNEYLAND CORNDOG

THE BEST CORN DOG I HAVE EVER HAD WAS AT DISNEYLAND OF ALL PLACES

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CORNBREAD

I LOVE CORNBREAD AND I LOVE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE SO PUT THEM BITH TOGETHER AND IT'S A VERY RICH YET AMAZING DESSERT

MEXICAN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

THIS WAS A CASSEROLE I CAME UP WITH THAT WAS A HUGE HIT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I BAKED CORNBREAD IN A CASSEROLE DISH AND TOPPED THAT WITH GROUND BEEF, VEGGIES, BEANS, EGGS, CHEESE AND GREAT TOPPINGS

VAL'S BURGERS

VA'S HAS THE BEST BURGER IN THE ENTIRE BAY AREA AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY IT'S THE BEST BURGER I HAVE HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. I HAVE BEEN A TRUE FAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS

SMORES STACK

THIS ISN'T YOUR MOM AND DADS SMORE

THE THANKSGIVING SANDWICH

THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN EVERYTHING YOU LOVE ON THANKSGIVING- BUT ON A SANDWICH!

GAY NINETIES PIZZA

GAY NINETIES IS THE BEST PIZZA IN PLEASANTON AND PROBABLY ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES

BOB'S GIANT BURGER

A BAY AREA CLASSIC

ZACHARY'S PIZZA

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST DEEP DISH PIZZA YOU CAN GET IN THE BAY ARE. IT'S LIFE CHANGING

MEATLOAF SANDWICH

A MEATLOAF SANDWICH IS SOME SERIOUS SANDWICH COMFORT FOOD

TRI TIP SANDWICH WITH ROASTED CORN SALSA

A VERY DELICIOUS TRI TIP SANDWICH WITH CORN SALSA AND CHIPOTLE AOILI FROM THE RED SMOKE GRILL IN PLEASANTON, CA

FAJITA FRENZY

GRILLED CHICKEN AND STEAK FAJITA

SALMON WELLINGTON

THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME MAKING SALMON WELLINGTON AND IT WAS SO SCRUMPTIOUS

BAKERY GOODIES

SOME VERY TEMPTING TREATS FROM THE CARMEL BAKERY

BAKLAVA

A VERY SWEET AND COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT FROM THE DAMETRA CAFE IN CARMEL, CA

SPANAKOPITA

THE BEST APPETIZER ON THE MENU FROM THE DAMETRA CAFE IN CARMEL, CA

NOW THIS IS A CHEESEBURGER

CAN IT GET ANY CHEESIER?

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CHEESECAKE

I LIKE A GOOD CHEESECAKE BUT I LOVE THIS CHEESECAKE FROM THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY. I'M SO GLAD THEY BROUGHT IT BACK FOR THEIR ANNIVERSARY

CASPERS HOT DOG

THIS IS BY THE THE BEST HOT DOG IN THE BAY AREA AND ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES FOR SURE. YOU GOTTA LOVE THE "SNAP"

TRAIL MIX CRUNCH BLOCKS

THESE ARE FULL OF NUTS AND BERRIES AND ARE SO GOOD I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY ARE GOOD FOR ME. THEY ALSO MAKE GREAT JENGA PIECES

LOBSTER ROLLS

THE SWEET MEAT OF THE SEA ON A SANDWICH IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT

ICE CREAM MAKES EVERYONE SMILE

IS THERE ANYTHING BETTER THAN OPENING UP A PINT OF BEN AND JERRY'S TO SEE IT SMILING AT YOU? IT KNOWS HOW GOOD IT REALLY IS

MEXICAN MAC & CHEESE

I LOVE MEXICAN AND I LOVE MAC & CHEESE SO PUT EM BOTH TOGETHER AND YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY

GUT BUSTING BURRITO

THIS 18 INCH MONSTER BURRITO COULD BE EATIN FOR THE NEXT WEEK BUT WHY NOT TRY AND DO IT ALL IN ONE SITTING

MEATLOAF N MAC & CHEESE

TWO OF THE BEST COMFORT FOODS EVER CREATED GO BETTER TOGETHER THAN ANYTHING I CAN EVER IMAGINE

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL SANDWICH

I LOVE A GOOD MEATBALL SANDWICH AND I LOVE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS SO WHAT BETTER THAN TO COMBINE THE BOTH INTO ONE FANTASTIC CREATION

PEANUT BUDDY SMILES

THIS WAS A JAR OF PEANUT BUTTER I HAD SHOOK UP TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR ME TO DIP MY CRACKERS IN. AND WHAT TURNED OUT WAS THIS PAENUT BUTTER SMILEY FACE. I LATER SENT IT IN FOR A SMILEY PHOTO CONTEST AND WON FIRST PLACE

EGG CHICKEN ART

THIS WAS A CHICKEN MADE OUT OF AN EGG MIXTURE OUR CHEF AT BENIHANA MADE FOR US FOR OUR FRIED RICE DISH

PRIME RIB FRENCH DIP SANDWICH

NOTHING BETTER THAN LEFTOVER PRIME RIB FROM CHRISTMAS AS THEY MAKE THE BEST SANDWICHES THE NEXT DAY. THIS IS THIN SLICED BEEF, CARAMELIZED ONION AND HORSERADISH CREAM SAUCE ON A TORPEDO FRENCH ROLL

MY SPICE RACK

AS YOU CAN SEE THE ENTIRE COLLECTION OF SPICES ARE MCCORMICK SCHILLING SPICES. IT'S SURE NICE TO HAVE CONNECTIONS:)