Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Donuts are a guilty pleasure for many people. Though they might not make nutritionists smile, donuts are a beloved indulgence. People who love donuts may find that love reaches a new level after they try their hands at the following recipe for "Cookies and Cream Donuts" from Heather Saffer's "Crazy Easy Vegan Desserts" (Sterling Epicure). Cookies and Cream Donuts Makes 6 donuts 11/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar 1 cup gluten-free flour 1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa...
Imagine getting a delicious steak dinner, complete with salad, baked potato, vegetables and dessert, for only $15. Residents don't have to imagine it – they can get it at the Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924. VFW Post 1924 welcomes the public to dinner every Friday night, when entrees vary, as well as every Monday night, which is "Burger Night." VFW Post 1924 also invites all to a buffet breakfast every third Sunday of the month, and in the months where there is a...
FALLBROOK – Bread pudding is a tasty concoction made with simple ingredients that, when combined, pack a punch. Bread pudding often can be crafted from ingredients already stored in the kitchen. In addition, recipes can be adjusted depending on the number of servings desired. While bread pudding may be thought of as a dessert, it also can make for a tantalizing meal at breakfast or brunch. Ideal for warming up on autumn or winter days, this "Breakfast Bread Pudding With P...
FALLBROOK – The sandwich is the quintessential portable food, and one that has scores of incarnations. The modern concept of a sandwich that combines meats, cheeses and vegetables between slices of bread can be traced to 18th century Europe. The sandwich is purportedly named after John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich. Rumor has it that, around 1762, Montagu asked for meat to be served between slices of bread so that he could dine without interrupting his gambling game. O...
There's likely no better person to write a book about pairing food with Temecula wines than Martha Culbertson. And there's nobody more qualified to write about the history of the wineries than Rebecca Farnbach. Fortunately, Culbertson and Farnbach are teaming up to do just that. The duo is currently working on "Flavors of the Temecula Wineries," to be published by Pechanga's Great Oak Press, sometime in late 2019. "The Temecula Valley Wine Society came to me and asked if I...
DENVER – When it comes to lamb, chefs know that whether it's grilled, roasted or braised, there are hundreds of delicious lamb recipes to tempt taste buds. The American Lamb Board offers some terrific recipes on its website, www.americanlamb.com. The following recipes for Korean Lamb Chops with Grilled Scallions and Greek Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki and Grilled Red Onion are provided by The American Lamb Board. Korean Lamb Chops with Grilled Scallions Start to finish: 20 m...
CHICAGO – Enjoying a breakfast sandwich is a delicious way to the start the day, and with so many ways to make them, there is no reason to get in a breakfast sandwich rut. The following three recipes are courtesy of the American Egg Board, which offers a plethora of breakfast sandwich recipes on its website, http://www.aeb.org. CANADIAN BACON, PEPPER AND EGG BREAKFAST SANDWICH Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 12 1/2 cup butter 4 ounces (1 cup) sweet red pepper, diced 4 ounces (1 cup) sweet green pepper, diced 2 ounces (...
FALLBROOK – Now that school has started again, many parents are facing the daily ritual of packing lunches, an often daunting task. What exactly is going to go into those shiny and often fashionable lunchboxes every day for the next several months? A healthy lunch provides kids the fuel they need to get through those draining afternoon hours as well as their after-school activities and sports. And at a time when concerns over childhood obesity are at an all-time high, packing their lunch is one very tangible way parents c...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Garden Club held its annual picnic Aug. 8, at Live Oak Park. Members, families and guests enjoyed a fantastic potluck lunch which included Julia Lyle's homemade lemonade. It is a tradition to have a homegrown tomato and vegetable contest at the picnic each year. Winners in the tomato category are for large tomato – Patty Vasquez's beefsteak and for small tomato – Eva Raines' sunny boy cherry tomato. The winner in the non-tomato vegetable categ...
FALLBROOK – There is still plenty of barbecuing to be done this summer, and plenty of time to try different cuts of steaks with various marinades, seasonings and rubs. Following are recipes for Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak, Grilled Porterhouse Steaks With Garlic-Herb Peppercorn Crust, and Grilled T-bone Stakes With BBQ Rub. Recipes and photos are courtesy of "Beef. It's What's For Dinner (visit www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com)." Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak Ingredients: 1 beef flank steak (about 1-1/2 pounds) Balsamic M...
FALLBROOK – Breakfast has long been dubbed "the most important meal of the day." While some might dispute that distinction, there's no disputing that a delicious breakfast can be a great way to begin a day. Freshness can go a long way toward making breakfast something special. For example, fresh peaches make this recipe for "Peach Bruschetta with Blue Cheese" from Christopher Hirsheimer's "The San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market Cookbook" (Chronicle Books) something to savor. The dish also works as an appetizer and c...
FALLBROOK – Home cooks love fish because it is flavorful and often simple to prepare. Fish also does not take too long to cook, making it a perfect meal for busy professionals or families. The following recipe for "Broiled Chili-Lime Crusted Tilapia" from Laurie McNamara's "Simply Scratch: 120 Wholesome Homemade Recipes Made Easy" (Avery) checks all the boxes, as it's flavorful, easily prepared and cooks in roughly eight to 10 minutes. Broiled Chili-Lime-Crusted Tilapia Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus m...
FALLBROOK – Who doesn't like eating watermelon on a hot summer day? While watermelon slices are a treat by themselves, using watermelon in salads is another way to enjoy the refreshing fruit. The following recipes for some truly tasty salads – "Chicken Salad with Watermelon and Peaches," "Fresh Mozzarella Salad" and "Fluffy Watermelon Salad" – are courtesy of the Watermelon Board. Chicken Salad with Watermelon and Peaches Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients: 3 cups chopped cooke...
FALLBROOK – Home cooks love fish because it is flavorful and often simple to prepare. Fish also does not take too long to cook, making it a perfect meal for busy professionals or families. The following recipe for "Broiled Chili-Lime Crusted Tilapia" from Laurie McNamara's "Simply Scratch: 120 Wholesome Homemade Recipes Made Easy" (Avery) checks all the boxes, as it's flavorful, easily prepared and cooks in roughly eight to 10 minutes. Broiled Chili-Lime-Crusted Tilapia S...
FALLBROOK – Coffeecake with a twist – that's one way to describe Laurie McNamara's "Roasted Banana coffeecake." McNamara, author of "Simply Scratch: 120 Wholesome Homemade Recipes Made Easy" (Avery), admits she doesn't have the patience for bananas to brown and that roasting them in the oven speeds up the process. That process is on display in McNamara's recipe for her unique coffeecake, which makes a great addition to breakfast tables and brunches. Roasted Banana Coffeecake S...
PALA – Continuing its renovation, Pala Casino Spa & Resort recently announced it has expanded its popular Noodles Asian Restaurant and named Chef Tzin "Ken" Kao the new room chef. In the expansion, Pala has doubled the size of the kitchen and the number of cooking woks, more than doubled the number of seats in its dedicated dining room from 45 to 105 and installed a larger take-out counter for to-go orders. Chef Ken becomes the new Noodles room chef after serving for the past...
FALLBROOK – Confections often make a great addition to parties and gatherings. Whether passed around before the main course is served or presented as dessert, sweet delicacies are favorites of many. Homemade confections can be prepared by hosts who want to go the extra mile for their guests. While it might seem difficult to make such treats, the following recipe for "Elegant Sparkling Strawberries" from Jane Sharrock's "300 Best Homemade Candy Recipes" (Robert Rose) is easy t...
FALLBROOK – The Fourth of July is a great day to fire up the grill, and a classic barbecue meal is steak and beans. Although almost any type of food can be grilled, steaks tend to be especially good when cooked over an open flame. The following recipe for "Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Mushroom-Shallot Butter" from Laurie McNamara's "Simple Scratch" (Avery) is sure to please, especially when coupled with McNamara's recipe for "Baked Beans." Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with M...
Take a trip to Old Town Temecula and you'll likely find bars, craft breweries and niche dining concepts in locations off the beaten path, but one of those places is literally hiding in plain sight. Blink and you'll miss Thompson & Twain Prospecting Co. – and that's sort of the idea. The upscale cocktail lounge has no outdoor signage and is actually a speakeasy located directly between sister restaurants Espadin and Crush & Brew. It specializes only in drinks, not food. V...
When it comes to planning food for an event, Fallbrook has many restaurants and independent caterers from which to choose. I have been to several fundraising luncheons at Pala Mesa Resort and have never been disappointed in the food served there. The Angel Society's Angel Luau at Pala Mesa, May 24, was no exception. With the theme this year, it must have been easy for the organizers to decide on a suitable menu for the ladies to enjoy. The Angel Luau menu included Hawaiian...
Visitors to Pechanga Resort & Casino will be able to sample gourmet chili and choose from a selection of hundreds of beers during an event to benefit Habitat for Humanity's Inland Valley Chapter. The 10th annual Pechanga Microbrew Fest & Chili Cookoff will be taking place Saturday afternoon, June 9, in Pechanga's brand-new Summit Event Center, where event guests will be treated to limitless bites of eight varieties of chili, which will be cooked up by Pechanga's award-winning...
The county of San Diego took one more step toward being prepared for the future as the region faces a dramatic increase in the number of older adults. The county board of supervisors approved moving forward with Age Well San Diego, a plan that merges the AARP age-friendly Communities and dementia-friendly America’s Dementia-friendly Communities programs. The county’s Health and Human Services Agency has been assessing the needs of older adults in the county and holding community meetings the past two years to develop a blu...
FALLBROOK – Entrées might be the focal point of a meal, but dessert provides the final impression people will have after sitting down to break bread together. Home cooks who want their guests to leave the dinner table patting their bellies in appreciation of a fine dessert can try the following recipe for "Espresso-Chocolate Chip Angel Food Cake" from Emily Luchetti's "Classic Stars Desserts" (Chronicle Books). Espresso-Chocolate Chip Angel Food Cake Serves 10 to 12 In...
FALLBROOK – Picnics are often pot luck affairs. While standard picnic fare like potato salad and watermelon are always welcome, spicing things up with something new can make picnics that much more memorable. The following recipe for "Sunday Picnic Deviled Eggs" from Neal Corman and Chris Peterson's "Virgil's Barbecue Road Trip Cookbook" (St. Martin's Press) is fairly spicy and can provide a little extra kick at your next picnic. Sunday Picnic Deviled Eggs Serves 4 to 6 I...
FALLBROOK – Healthy snacks are a great way to quell hunger pangs without feeling guilty. The following recipe for "Cauliflower Popcorn" from Bob Blumer's "Surreal Gourmet Bites" (Chronicle Books) is a sweet-tasting alternative to unhealthy snacks. Cauliflower Popcorn Yields 12 bites Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon salt (or, for a salt-free alternative, Mrs. Dash table blend) To make: Preheat oven to 425 F. Cut out and discard cauliflower c...
