So, I recently found out that one of my favorite LA restaurants is coming to Laguna.....Katsu Ya. Let me tell you how jealous I am of this!!!! OC ladies - you better get your rezzies set up asap cause this food is going to hook you forever and I am sure there will be a little wait for this LA institution. Wanted to recommend a few dishes that I always get. Some do not appear on the menu because the they are a pain to make, but I say who cares.
Baked crab hand rolls wrapped in soy paper - 1 is never enough. I always get 2. I like the sauce but some people don't. If you are scurred, then get it without. You are missing out if you do though :)
Rock shrimp tempura - get both sauces (spicy/sweet is one and creamy is the other) on the side. they totally drench the shrimp so much in the sauce that it gets soggy, but on the side as a dipper is definitely a winner.
spicy tuna plate - this is different fish, sauce, and avocado wrapped in a cucumber roll (no soy paper or seaweed or rice with this)
4 1/2 cut roll in soy paper - similar to a california roll kind of. mostly contains rice, sauce, shrimp, tuna, and crab (forget the imitation crab or the avocado though). this is legit!
yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno - comes with a ponzu sauce as well, delish!
tuna sashimi - I think this comes like the yellowtail sashimi from what I remember
albacore with crispy onions - albacore sashimi with ponzo smothered in crispy onions (I don't even like onions and I eat this up)
last but not least!!! - spicy tuna on crispy rice - spicy tuna and jalapeno on a crispy rice patty. there are 4 in an order, but I normally get 2 platters of these. you want at least 2 per person.
This is my favorite sushi restaurant in the whole world. the recent ones that have opened are rather trendy (which I assume is how the laguna one will be), but if anyone ventures to the original in studio city (my personal fave, always went with Nae Nae:), this will be by far your best Katsu Ya experience.
xoxox
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Chocolate without any guilt = heaven
Long time no food talk, haha
However, I am back with another tasty treat.
The best snacks I have found recently are from whole food's fresh trail mix section. There are a million types to choose from however the tastiest and one of the lowest calorie options is their chocolate nuts mix. At only 140 calories a serving and hardly any trans fat, this mix contains peanuts, almonds, dark choc chips, dark choc stars, peanut butter chips, raisins, choc covered raisins, and peanut butter covered raisins. It's soooooooooooooo fricking good. Just make sure you get the fresh version where you have to scoop it into a bag. It's much better than the already pre-sealed versions.
If you aren't a huge chocoholic like I am, there are a million other options to tickle your fancy. Try em all and enjoy!
However, I am back with another tasty treat.
The best snacks I have found recently are from whole food's fresh trail mix section. There are a million types to choose from however the tastiest and one of the lowest calorie options is their chocolate nuts mix. At only 140 calories a serving and hardly any trans fat, this mix contains peanuts, almonds, dark choc chips, dark choc stars, peanut butter chips, raisins, choc covered raisins, and peanut butter covered raisins. It's soooooooooooooo fricking good. Just make sure you get the fresh version where you have to scoop it into a bag. It's much better than the already pre-sealed versions.
If you aren't a huge chocoholic like I am, there are a million other options to tickle your fancy. Try em all and enjoy!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Great article on best pizza in the US
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/food-wine/food-and-wine-best-pizza-in-us_b_827096.html#s240077&title=New_York_City
Loved this article on the 25 top pizzas in the US.
The ones I am super familiar with are Pizzeria Mozza in LA, Pizzeria Delfina in SF, Flour + Water in SF, and Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix. ALL AMAZEBALLS!
However, there are a ton of other ones in NYC, Chicago, Portland, Boston, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Larkspur that are worth checking out. Go get yourself some pizza darlins!
Loved this article on the 25 top pizzas in the US.
The ones I am super familiar with are Pizzeria Mozza in LA, Pizzeria Delfina in SF, Flour + Water in SF, and Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix. ALL AMAZEBALLS!
However, there are a ton of other ones in NYC, Chicago, Portland, Boston, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Larkspur that are worth checking out. Go get yourself some pizza darlins!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Nuts for Nutella!
So, I recently have been having some riDONCulous nutella goodies and wanted to share the many ways one can incorporate nutella into their basic foods to snazz them up (besides crepes which we all know is phenom with bananas)......
Spread on a fresh french baguette
Spread on homemade waffles or pancakes. waffles is really where it's at. this was my most favorite afternoon snack when I lived in France. if the waffles are super hot, the nutella becomes totally ooey gooey!
Spread on cupcakes (basically you are using this as the frosting)
Blend in milkshakes. I recently had the nutella shake at burger bar here in sf. they have them in sf, las vegas, and st louis. the guy from fleur de lys owns them. absolutely mind blowing!!!! they blend chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, nutella, and hazelnuts all together then top with choc whipping cream and more hazelnuts. def one of the top five milkshakes I have ever had. their other shakes (and of course the burgers) are the bomb diggity too.
Put in fried raviolis like the recipe and pictures below
Dip apples and pineapple or any other sturdy fruit
As a side note, I recently got the hazelnut spread from Whole Foods cause they didn't have Nutella and it's just as good. it's called Loacker hazelnut spread.
Enjoy!!
Spread on a fresh french baguette
Spread on homemade waffles or pancakes. waffles is really where it's at. this was my most favorite afternoon snack when I lived in France. if the waffles are super hot, the nutella becomes totally ooey gooey!
Spread on cupcakes (basically you are using this as the frosting)
Blend in milkshakes. I recently had the nutella shake at burger bar here in sf. they have them in sf, las vegas, and st louis. the guy from fleur de lys owns them. absolutely mind blowing!!!! they blend chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, nutella, and hazelnuts all together then top with choc whipping cream and more hazelnuts. def one of the top five milkshakes I have ever had. their other shakes (and of course the burgers) are the bomb diggity too.
Put in fried raviolis like the recipe and pictures below
Dip apples and pineapple or any other sturdy fruit
As a side note, I recently got the hazelnut spread from Whole Foods cause they didn't have Nutella and it's just as good. it's called Loacker hazelnut spread.
Enjoy!!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Valentine's Recipes
So instead of fighting all the millions of valentine's couples and horrible prix fixe menus in restaurants tonight, we have decided to prepare our own valentine's feast. Right now, whole foods has a special on gorgeous roses for 19.99 up in sf. They prob do in Huntington too. However, the most beautiful roses I have ever found for cheap is at Mothers market. They are only $10 a bunch and last forever. We can all thank Lynnie Line for this tip :).
Anthony is making petrole sole with lemon butter for the main course but I am in charge of the starter and dessert. Just wanted to share my recipes with you girls.
½ cup butter, melted (or at least softened)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 over-ripe bananas
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips
Mix the butter and sugar until there are no lumps. (This is easier if you melt the butter first.) Add the vanilla and bananas and mix. Add the eggs, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and a third of the flour. Mix on low speed — unless you like flinging flour all over the counter. Add the rest of the flour in two more batches, scraping down the sides in between each addition. If you’re including chocolate chips, add two-thirds of them and mix briefly. Flour a pan and pour the batter into the pan and top with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes, let stand in the pan for a few minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool.
Nutella Raviolis
*****Another item I am planning on making with the extra wonton wrappers from the crab ravioli is Giada DeLaurentis' nutella raviolis. Thank you Rachael Timoti Zaldo for reminding me about these stunning little beauties!!! You can find the recipe on Food network.com but it's pretty self explanatory without seeing the recipe.
Fill wonton wrappers with a spoonful of nutella and egg wash the edges so they stick when they fold over. Make sure they are completely sealed. Fry in vegetable oil and sprinkle with powdered sugar while they are hot.
Happy Valentines Girls!!! xoxox
Anthony is making petrole sole with lemon butter for the main course but I am in charge of the starter and dessert. Just wanted to share my recipes with you girls.
Crab Ravioli with lemon butter
Filling:
1 cup ricotta cheese (8 ounces)
1 cup lump crab meat, such as peekytoe (8 ounces)
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Ravioli:
All purpose flour for baking sheet
90 wonton wrappers (2 12 ounce packages)
1 large egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash
coarse salt
Sauce:
1 stick unsalted butter
2 teaspoons lemon peel, very finely chopped, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Fresh chervil for garnish
Mix together the ricotta, crab meat, ½ teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and the red pepper flakes. Lightly flour a baking sheet, working in batches, arrange 45 wonton wrappers on a work surface, keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp towel. Mound 1 teaspoon crab filling in the center of each. Brush edges of wrappers with egg wash, and top each with another wrapper. Press edges to seal. Cut out circles using a 2 ¼ inch cookie cutter, transfer to baking sheet. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in 2 batches, cook ravioli until they rise to the top, 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, make the sauce by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 4 tablespoons butter, and heat until just bubbling and frothy. Transfer first batch of ravioli to skillet using a slotted spoon, along with about 2 tablespoons cooking liquid. Add 1 teaspoon chopped lemon peel and 1 teaspoon juice, and swirl to combine. Transfer to plates. Repeat with second batch of raviolis. Garnish with chervil.
Makes 45 raviolis (uncooked ravioli can be froze for up to 3 months)
Chocolate chip banana bread
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 over-ripe bananas
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips
Mix the butter and sugar until there are no lumps. (This is easier if you melt the butter first.) Add the vanilla and bananas and mix. Add the eggs, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and a third of the flour. Mix on low speed — unless you like flinging flour all over the counter. Add the rest of the flour in two more batches, scraping down the sides in between each addition. If you’re including chocolate chips, add two-thirds of them and mix briefly. Flour a pan and pour the batter into the pan and top with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes, let stand in the pan for a few minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool.
Nutella Raviolis
Fill wonton wrappers with a spoonful of nutella and egg wash the edges so they stick when they fold over. Make sure they are completely sealed. Fry in vegetable oil and sprinkle with powdered sugar while they are hot.
Happy Valentines Girls!!! xoxox
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