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…
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…
We all know and love our spring rolls and/or egg rolls. They are not only an American favorite in Asian cuisine but truly loved all throughout Southeast Asia as well. You can find this delicious appetizer on every menu from the food huts on the streets to the finest restaurants in Thailand. This is a…
Simple, elegant and delicious, this dish makes a beautiful side to any main and is a perfect addition to an elegant dinner party or an outdoor barbecue with friends and family. Ingredients: 1 lg bunch asparagus Juice of one lemon (1-2 tablespoons lemon juice) 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup feta cheese or…
Ingredients Olive Oil about 1/4 cup Large White or Yellow Onion chopped well. One Large Bunch of Fresh Basil chopped well 4-5 cloves of garlic chopped well. Crushed Red Pepper, just a pinch or more depending on your desired heat (I like heat in mine) 3 large cans crushed or chopped tomatoes ( I like…
We all know and love a good twice baked potato, this recipe takes some of the guilt away because it’s not only delicious but a bit healthy as well. With a large potato it can be a meal on it’s own and with smaller potatoes it is the perfect side dish. Ingredients: 1 XL Lg…
Ingredients Olive Oil and Butter, 1/4 cup each Fresh Garlic minced (3-4 cloves minced or about two teaspoons of chopped garlic from jar) Medium Sweet Onion, chopped Crushed Red Pepper, just a pinch or so depending on your style of heat Dry White Wine (a little for you and a little for the sauce), about…
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!
