Jose Mier Food Blog
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A celebration of food in Southern California
Jose Mier, Sun Valley foodie, has found a most unique recipe on Lord Byron’s Kitchen for dill pickle fried chicken. Dill pickle fried chicken is a flavorful and increasingly popular twist on classic fried chicken, blending the rich, savory crunch of a well-seasoned fry with the tangy, herbaceous brightness of dill pickles. It takes the …. Read More
Jose Mier just tried Nashville hot chicken for the first time at Howlin’ Ray’s in Las Vegas. It was very hot but it got Jose to thinking aobut how to make it. He found a recipe here on AllRecipes.com that looks pretty good. Nashville hot chicken has become one of America’s most recognizable regional dishes, …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley CA’s notable chef, wished everyone a happy (and tasty) Thanksgiving for 2025! jose-mier.net
Jose Mier, Sun Valley, CA chef with a hankering for Chinese dishes has discovered a new (new to him) website with a delicious Mongolian beef recipe. The site is Spoon Fork Bacon. Mongolian Beef is one of the most iconic dishes found in Chinese-American restaurants, beloved for its combination of tender, seared beef and a …. Read More
Jose Mier, the Sun Valley, CA chef loves (almost) all ingredients, and bacon is one. Today’s post focuses on bacon and for a special recipe, check out this bacon, potato and cheese tart from the Food and Wine website. Bacon is one of the most universally beloved foods, enjoyed in kitchens around the world for …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley chef extraordinaire, likes cooking with a variety of ingredients. One often overlooked ingredient (although not in many cuisines) is the humble chickpea. A tasty dish combining beef and chickpeas can be found here. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are one of the world’s oldest cultivated legumes, dating back over 7,000 …. Read More
Jose Mier, even though a Sun Valley, CA chef, welcomes flavors from all over the world and his latest discovery is lahmacun (or Turkish Pizza). The recipe he found is on the BBC Good Food website. Turkish cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors, varied textures, and deep cultural history, and among its many treasures …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley famous chef, is always drawn to Chinese cooking (along with great food photos). Today he goes back to a classic and scrumptious dish: pork belly. This recipe from Kitchen Sanctuary is easy but tastes so sublime. There are many other traditional recipes to try as well. Pork belly is one of …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley, CA Chinese food aficionado, has stumbled on an authentic Cantonese recipe for sesame chicken. The recipe is that of a Beard award-winning chef and is on the website Made with Lau. Sesame chicken is one of the most recognizable and beloved dishes found on Chinese restaurant menus across North America. It …. Read More
Jose Mier, no Sun Valley slouch when it comes to spice, is all fired up about Nashville hot chicken. For those interested in cooking it, check out the Pioneer Woman website. Nashville hot chicken is more than just a spicy fried chicken recipe—it’s a culinary icon with deep cultural roots, a devoted fan base, and …. Read More