Antiques - Low Desert

Over in the low desert - Cathedral City to be precise, is a wonderful antique store - Victoria's Attic.  They have a really big selection of antiques of all types.  They have over 8000 square feet of goodies, including a huge amount of fabulous furniture!  They are located on E. Palm Canyon - owners are John and Victoria Routh.  Drop in and say hi and tell them Chef Zees sent you!!  Have fun!

Tuesday's Menu - Cooking Class on 2/1/11

I've set the menu for the cooking class on 2/1/11:

Coq au Vin (chicken with wine)
Trois Poivrons Salad (three pepper salad)
Chocolate Souffle

Looking forward to the class!!

Tasty Treats and MORE

Today I made a cheese quesadilla that turned out absolutely wonderful.  I mixed grated cheese with a new seasoning I got from Williams Sonoma.  It was a sauce made with pomegranites, chipotle and other yummy stuff.  Then I added some Tony Chachere's creole seasoning and a little garlic/onion spice.  It had a spicy yet sweet flavor that was just wonderful!

Last night we stopped at Fish House Vera Cruz and picked up halibut.  We baked it and then made a wonderful sauce to go on top.  It turned out soooo good!  I love experimenting with whatever I have in the house.  It usually makes really tasty stuff!!

The French cooking class is starting up very soon - February 1st.  If you are planning on attending, make sure you sign up by getting in touch with Judy McClelland at Murrieta Unified's Adult Education Office.  You can reach her at 951-696-3805 ext. 5194.

Don't Forget - Cooking Class Starting Soon

The French Cooking Class is starting on February 1st - call Judy McClelland at the Murrieta Valley Unified School District's Adult Education Department for more information.  Should be a lot of fun and some truly good food to eat!!!

You can reach Judy McClelland at 951-696-3805 ext. 5194.

Mourning

This morning we are all mourning the loss of life in Tucson.  These senseless acts of violence need to stop.  What is wrong with the world?!  I hate to say this but - Can't we all just get a long?  Hate, violence and the need to hurt people somehow should be turned into love.  Instead of hating, let's all try to understand other people's way of life.  Give peace and understanding a chance. 

My heart goes out to the families of the victims in Tucson.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and I pray for your peace of mind.  I hope your healing starts soon.

Cooking Classes Starting Tuesday 2/1/10

Join Chef Zees and learn some fantastic French Cuisine.  Classes start Tuesday, February 1, every Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 8 pm at Vista Murrieta High School.  Call Judy Mc Clelland at MVUSD Adult Education for more info -951-696-1600.  Sign up 2 weeks early for a $10 discount.  The four week class will only cost $35 at that point.  Coq au Vin, Beef Bourginon, and many other French dishes.

New Mexican Sauce!

You are going to love this one folks!  It can be made with chicken broth for all of my carnivore buddies but try it this way first!

Chef Zees Poblano Chili Sauce

3 Roasted Poblano Chilis

3 Cloves Garlic, finely minced

1 Onion chopped into small pieces

8 ounces Vegetable Broth

1 tsp Salt

½ tsp Freshly Ground Pepper

¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro

1 Jalapeno Chili, seeds removed and chopped

1 T Olive Oil

• Put oil onion and garlic in pan and cook until soft
• Chop roasted poblano chilis and put in pan with onion and garlic
• Add all remaining ingredients and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes
• Let mixture cool for a few minutes then place in blender and blend until smooth

This sauce is fabulous on chicken or cheese enchilada’s.

January 2, 2011

Bill and I went to Pechanga today to get out for a few hours.  Had a good time!

If you want information about recipes from me or want to enroll in a cooking class, let me know.

Chef Zees