Our latest batch of basil needed to be harvested from our lanai, and of course the there had to be pesto made. With lots of fresh basil showing up every, we thought it would be a good time to discuss this amazingly flavorful sauce. Pesto is not difficult in concept,...
Tacos are everywhere, but they are an integral part of Mexican food culture. So we decided, for our CInco de Mayo article, to do a deeper dive into tacos. First, because tacos are fun. Second, because tacos can be very creative & delicious (which also is fun)....
Risotto is often described as a tricky, fussy – and a bit scary. Since nothing impresses as a well-executed risotto, The Serious Foodie has put together a risotto primer to debunk any of your risotto fears. The aim of this article is to understand the...
We’re here to help with A Serious Foodie Guide to Unique Holiday Gifts. Looking for that special gift for a foodie friend? Someone on your list is hard to please? Maybe something to give someone with everything?Here are some of our favorite unique gift...
One of our go-to recipes for parties is our grilled marinated flank steak, served with an arugula, fennel, and toasted pine nut salad (we like to use the Meyer lemon vinaigrette – see our previous blog on vinaigrettes). It’s simple to make, and we never...
Paleo or Keto or Vegetarian? It’s a hard choice when trying to lose some weight, and wanting to maintain a healthy diet, especially long term (we’re not going to be making any value judgments on meat versus vegetables here). We tried a strict vegetarian diet –...
