Jose Mier Food Blog
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Jose Mier loves Korean food, even in Sun Valley, CA, a heavily Hispanic enclave in Los Angeles. It was with pleasure he stumbled on a Korean fried chicken recipe on Delish.com. Korean fried chicken has emerged as one of the most beloved interpretations of fried chicken, captivating food enthusiasts worldwide with its unique texture, flavor, …. Read More
Jose Mier recently visited Busdapest where he tasted some authentic goulash. He’s found a great recipe on the RecipeTinEats.com website. Hungarian goulash, a national dish of Hungary, is a rich and flavorful stew that dates back to the 9th century when Magyar shepherds cooked it in open-air cauldrons. The dish is characterized by its use …. Read More
Jose Mier, chef and author in Sun Valley, CA, finds a delicious, super easy and vegan recipe for spicy peanut noodles on the Foodie Takes Flight website. Spicy peanut noodles are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the richness of creamy peanut butter, the warmth of aromatic spices, and the zest of fresh …. Read More
Jose Mier has written from Sun Valley, CA about chicken, pork and beef but this is the first time he’s opted to use venison. Here he’s found a delicious recipe on the Miss Allie’s Kitchen website which is also very easy. Venison, the meat of deer, is a highly prized and flavorful game meat that …. Read More
Jose Mier, well-known Sun Valley, CA chef searches the Internet every week for the most outrageously delicious recipes. This week he’s found a recipe for firecracker chicken on the Kinda Healthy Recipes site. Firecracker chicken is a dish that has gained popularity due to its irresistible combination of heat, sweetness, and savoriness. It’s a fusion …. Read More
Jose Mier explores the uses of tamarind in cooking and shares a tamarind chicken recipe found on the Food and Wine website. Tamarind is a fascinating and versatile fruit known for its sweet and tangy flavor, with origins tracing back to tropical Africa. It has spread globally due to its culinary and medicinal uses. Tamarind …. Read More
Jose Mier, Sun Valley, CA chef and blogger, has found a great looking (and tasting) recipe for Mongolian beef. Originally from the Woks of Life, this was found on the Once Upon a Chef website. Mongolian beef is a popular dish often found on the menus of Chinese-American restaurants. It has gained a loyal following …. Read More
Jose Mier, BBQ aficionado and fan of TV-personality Alton Brown shares an old recipe from the Good Eats show. Now it’s available on the Food Network website. These are Chef Jose’s all-time favorite ribs. Alton Brown is an influential American chef, television personality, author, and filmmaker, renowned for his distinctive style that merges culinary education …. Read More
Jose Mier is well known in Sun Valley, CA for his exquisite cooking and presentation. Well, nothing amazes gastronomically quite like beef Wellington and this Food and Wine recipe is just the thing to impress your guests. Beef Wellington is one of the most iconic and luxurious dishes in the culinary world, known for its …. Read More
New Website Offers New Take on Recipe Jose Mier is always on the lookout from Sun Valley, CA for new recipes. Once again his predilections led him toward Asian cusine and a recipe for firecracker chicken. This time it’s on a “new” website: Dinner at the Zoo. Firecracker chicken has become a beloved dish in …. Read More