Quick Bites

Every Bakersfield resident has a favorite dish at Uricchio’s. After all, the menu is chock full of amazing Italian delicacies.

When we asked the talented folks at Village Grill to create a recipe for readers that would be the perfect appetizer for a fall get-together or even just a flavorful, light dinner, they did not disappoint.

Nothing says “Opa!” quite like pasticcio, and the Greek foodies at Goose Loonies have given us a secret recipe for this delectable dish to pass on to you, our awesome readers. Give this recipe a try the next time you’re craving a rich, traditional Greek meal.

When we challenged Mark Huggs, owner of 24th Street Cafe, to whip up a special dish just for our readers, we had no idea he had such a sense of humor...

Believe it or not, there are still some people who are afraid to attempt cooking seafood at home. Maybe they’ve never been good at finding that magic minute; that minute the seafood is cooked all the way through, but not yet overcooked (rubbery shrimp comes to mind)...

A great appetizer is worth its weight in gold. Scratch that, it’s worth its weight in compliments. And you’ll be getting your fair share of compliments when you lay out this elegant, yet easy to prepare, appetizer at your next party.

This time of year, the oven is certainly not our friend. When we see the words “pre-heat,” we flip the page in the cookbook, right?