Spaghetti Alla Bolognese

For this divine Bolognese, you'll need: 

1 pound ground beef(15% or 20% fat). 

1 large yellow onion.

2 large carrots.

3 large celery sticks.

1 jar of good tomato sauce(such san marzano tomatoes or your favorite brand).

1 cup of cheery tomatoes.

1 tablespoon tomato paste.

2 parmeseano regianno rinds.

Parmeano Reggiano cheese(the more the better!).

1 table spoon butter.

1 table spoon extra virgin olive oil.

2 cups of beef broth(i used beef bouillons).

Fresh thyme leaves.

1/2 cup of milk. 

Basil and/or Parsley for garnish.

2 bay leaves. 

1/2 tea spoon ground nutmeg.

1/2 cup of good red wine.

1/2 tea spoon of dried oregano.

Garlic cloves.

Ciabata or fresh baguette bread. 

White pepper.

Kosher or sea salt

Good spaghetti brand(dried or fresh, i prefer dry pasta because 'al dente' pasta ROCKS!)  

Optional but highly recommended;  A kick ass Italian red wine, such as Barolo, Barbesco or Chianti to sip on while you're cooking and eating. 

French Onion Soup

Hey fellas! Wanna impress a special lady?  Make her this soup!! (better yet, make it together!) 

Ingredients to make this awesome soup for 2 people: 

4 medium yellow onions(can use red onions too or a combination).

1 Table spoon butter.

1 table spoon extra virgin olive oil.

2 cup fulls of Gruyere cheese(or any good melting cheese you prefer: cheddar for example). 

1/4 cup of good red wine(You can also add cognac if you wanna step it up a notch!)

1 teaspoon of good red white vinegar(this is optional but i like it cause it gives a nice zip). 

To make croutons: you'll need 1 loaf of good crusty country bread like a french baguette or ciabatta). Stale is actually better for this! Great way to use stale bread.

For the broth: I use a 50-50 combination of Beef and Chicken broth made from bouillons. 

Herbs: 3 bay leaves and a few thyme leaves.  

Salt and white pepper. 

Follow the video recipe below and enjoy one of the BEST soups you'll ever eat!!

Cheers!

Best Cocktail on Earth!!

'Oven and Shaker', a local pizza spot in Portland, Oregon gets the credit for this AWESOME cocktail called "The Train Wreck".


I need to make this drink at home, here's the cocktail recipe.

Spanish Garlic Shrimp

For this beautiful, sexy and legendary Spanish tapa dish known in Spain as "Gambas al ajillo", made in under 15 minutes, you'll need:

1 lb Large Shrimp(prawns): (Washed, peeled and deviened).
5 cloves of slivered garlic cloves.
1 cup high quality(preferably Spanish) extra virgin olive oil.
1 teaspoon of spicy fresh red chili(can also use dried chili flakes).
1 cup of fresh Italian parsley.
1 large lemon.
1 tablespoon butter.
Salt and pepper.
A loaf of good crusty country bread or a baguette.

**Optional: A beautiful fruity and buttery white wine, such as Chardonnay to drink with this AMAZING dish! ;-)

Viva Espana!!

.... From my family to yours, cheers!