Welcome to Mary’s Kitchen, I was born in Coronado and have been a personal chef on the island for several years specializing in farm to table homestyle cuisine. My goal is to share with you my passion for food and travel by introducing you to recipes from around the world. I encourage you to also follow my most recent adventures through food and travel in my publication in the Coronado Times!
Today I’m bringing you back to Italy with our family’s lasagna recipe. This recipe has been passed down through the family forever. I was taught the recipe by Uncle Hank, he was taught by his mother and she was taught by hers. It’s truly a family favorite in my home, I hope you enjoy it…
I love fall, the weather is getting cooler, the leaves are turning brilliant colors of yellows, oranges and reds. It’s honestly one of my favorite times of year to cook. This soup is the perfect meal for a cozy night home by the fire. Not only is it delicious but my Cream Of Broccoli &…
I love to make this salad while the berries are in season. It has always been a family favorite and is a beautiful salad to bring to holiday parties and events. Because of the Red White & Blue coloring it can be the perfect addition to your 4th of July barbecues. Ingredients: 11-12 oz Baby…
This salad is a favorite in Thailand and often eaten in the daily diet. It is traditionally prepared in a large mortar and served with sticky rice. The quantities below are for one mortar and serves one. Ingredients: 1 garlic clove 2-3 tbsp roasted Peanuts 3/4-1 cup Green Papaya, finely shredded 1/4 cup Carrot, finely…
This was Uncle Hank’s favorite dish, hands down. He served it in his restaurant in Marina Del Rey, California, and would often bring it home for dinner. It was one of the first recipes he taught me from the old country when I was 25 years old and has always been a hit in our…
This month I’ll be bringing you dishes from Southeast Asia! I will be traveling Southeast Asia for the next month or so bringing you as many wonderful recipes as I can! Right now I’m in Koh Samui, Thailand and I’d like to share one of my favorite dishes with you!! I truly hope you enjoy it as much…
These ooey gooey, cheesy, sausage stuffed mushrooms are delicious as an appetizer as well as an entree. Filled with Italian sausage and cheese, they are sure to satisfy the crowds over the holidays. Ingredients: 6-8 portobello mushrooms, clean and remove stems (chop and reserve stems for later use) 2 lbs hot Italian sausage, remove from…
Welcome to Mary’s Kitchen, I was born in Coronado and have been a personal chef on the island for several years specializing in farm to table homestyle cuisine. My goal is to share with you my passion for food and travel by introducing you to recipes from around the world. I encourage you to also follow my most recent adventures through food and travel in my publication in the Coronado Times!
