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Jose Mier, Sun Valley, CA chef, has stumbled on another great recipe from RecipeTinEats. This time for an Aussie lamb dish served at their local Chinese restaurants. Lamb holds a significant and multifaceted role in the culinary traditions of Asia, offering a diverse array of flavors, textures, and cooking methods that vary greatly across the …. Read More
Jose Mier scours the Internet for the most delicious recipes. He recently happened on Damn Delicious whose creator, Chengun, serves up a bounty of Asian recipes including Kung Pao Chicken. Kung Pao Chicken, originating from the Sichuan province of China, is a dish that has captivated taste buds around the world with its bold and …. Read More
Jose Mier loves all spicy foods in Sun Valley, CA, but most are of Latino origins. This recipe, from HalfBakedHarvest.com, is for the Indian dish Butter Chicken and is great. Butter chicken, or Murgh Makhani in Hindi, stands as a culinary masterpiece that has captured the hearts and taste buds of people around the world. …. Read More
Ribs Always a Favorite Jose Mier loves delicious Korean food and so do his Sun Valley, CA neghbors. That’s why he is excited about the recipe he found on AllRecipes.com Korean BBQ ribs, known for their tantalizing flavors and unique cooking style, have gained international acclaim as a beloved dish that embodies the essence of …. Read More
Sun Valley, CA to Saigon: Culinary Journey of Flavors and Caramelization Jose Mier of Sun Valley became enamored of Vietnamese cooking long ago but finding a recipe on RecipeTinEats.com for caramel ginger chicken took everything to another level. Vietnamese cuisine is a delightful fusion of aromatic herbs, fresh ingredients, and a delicate balance of flavors. …. Read More
Jose Mier often makes bbq for his Sun Valley, CA friends and recently found a recipe for smoked pork belly burnt ends. Attracted by the super photography of the dish he’s set out to make his own version. You can find a great recipe on this website. Pork belly burnt ends have become a culinary …. Read More
A Culinary Journey into Sichuan Cuisine Chef Jose Mier loves Chinese food. That’s why it’s exciting to find a great recipe on AllRecipes.com for the famous Kung Pao Chicken. Kung Pao Chicken, also known as Gong Bao Ji Ding, is a revered dish in Chinese cuisine that has transcended cultural boundaries to become a beloved …. Read More
Sun Valley, CA Kitchen Aroma To Die For Jose Mier in his Sun Valley, CA kitchen always looks for new, unique, easy and always delicious recipes to try. Recently he found one on the website FoodieWithFamily.com for a sticky garlic pork stir fry. Not only are the images on the website beautiful and tantalizing, the …. Read More
Myriad Uses in Sunny Sun Valley, CA Jose Mier’s Sun Valley, CA kitchen is always stocked with sun-dried tomatoes and there’s a good reason. They taste great and they’re great for you. This recipe for “Marry Me Chicken” makes use of them (to great effect. Sun-dried tomatoes are a delightful culinary ingredient that has been …. Read More
Inspired by Local Eatery Jose Mier loves beef ribs, especially near Sun Valley, CA in neighboring Burbank where we have a restaurant (part of a chain) called Wood Ranch. Though there are many styles. To Jose, these are hands down the best he’s ever tasted. This recipe on Food Network looks awfully close and should …. Read More