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Today we are going to take a look at two tasty restaurants to try near your Encino apartment. One is Mediterranean food the other is American breakfast food. Have a look!
17933 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
Phone number (818) 514-6201
The middle eastern place has a number of great reviews and the pricing is excellent at $11 to $20 for a meal. If you are a picky or conservative eater, this might not be your place, but going out on a limb and trying something new is always a good thing. This spot focuses on meats and rice and tastes great!
17200 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
Phone number (818) 789-5937
This breakfast and brunch place has the word waffles which means it's very popular for its, well, waffles! The spot has almost 2000 reviews and a 4.5 star rating and is known for their delicious chicken and waffle platter. The restaurants closes at 2pm everyday, so plan out a weekend brunch and come enjoy.
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Why make regular old mashed potatoes when you can have cheesy smashed potatoes as a side dish this Thanksgiving? What’s the difference between mashed and smashed? Mashed is a more creamy consistency, while smashed comes out chunkier. But, it doesn’t matter how you like your potatoes because we have a great cheesy potato recipe for you to try
Ingredients
2 pounds of baby potatoes
1/4 cup of sour cream
2 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded)
3 tablespoons of chopped chives
Seasonings (salt and pepper)
Cut, peel and place your potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water. Cover the pot and let it boil. After the potatoes begin to boil, turn down the heat and let them cook for another 15 minutes.
Next drain the water and place the potatoes back into the hot pot. Now smash them with masher (leave big chunks) while combining with sour cream and cheese. Once the cheese melts throw in the chives and seasonings and mix together. And just like magic you are done.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/cheesy-smashed-potatoes-recipe.html?oc=linkback
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There is so much to love about summer; farm fresh produce, long days, warm nights and the chance to fire up one of the grills in your Encino apartment community! Whether you are planning a small barbecue or planning with guests under the summer starts. We have got some tips, recipes, entertaining ideas and the best outdoor kitchen tools to help you celebrate summer.
BBQ Hot Dog or Sausages and Potato Packets
We all love a good dog, why not cook them in a foil packet with potatoes, cheese and and onions.
Veggie Skewers
Farmers s markets near your LA apartment are just exploding with fresh produce. Cut squash, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and radishes; toss them in olive oil and season well. Skewer them with fresh cherry tomatoes and put them on the grill. Turn them four times so that each side has grill marks.
Outdoor Kitchen Tools
A long handled grill brush, spatula, and fork are good basic grilling tools. Experts recommend a thermometer for your meat and the grill to ensure that your food is cooked to perfection.
Decorating
Markets carry beautiful flowers, buy a bouquet and cut the stems and divide in to two of three. Place the flowers in mason jars for a casual decoration. Mason jars also make good holders for electric candles.
Honey Glazed and Grilled Peaches
Peaches and plums are plentiful and are even sweeter when they are grilled. Cut them in have and place them flesh side down on the grill. Transfer them to a plate and drizzle with honey.
These summer grilling ideas and tips will help make your next barbecue a huge success.
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Looking for something to do over the long Memorial Day weekend in Encino, CA, then look no further than your own backyard. White Oak Terrace Apartments offers a great way to relax; sit pool side or take advantage of the gas grills available for you and your family.
If you are grilling remember these tips:
- Clean Up – Clean the grill before and after you cook
- Preheat the Grill – Get the grill warm for 15 minutes will not only prevent sticking, but will kill any bacteria left behind.
- Direct vs Indirect Heat – A general rule is that anything that takes more than 20 minutes to cook should be cooked on indirect heat, where items that take less time can be cooked on direct heat.
- Be Patient – Don’t continually flip your meats, flipping them too often or too early can result in sticking and items flipped too early (like burgers) can fall apart.
- Love the Vegetables – Veggies are great on the grill, but be sure that you use a ??? designed for cooking vegetables or cut them large enough so that they don’t fall through. If you are cooking corn, be sure to soak it first so that the husks don’t catch fire.
- Don’t Overcrowd – Overcrowding the grill could slow down the process and make it harder to flip. Also, for safety, flip meats such as chicken to a fresh area of the grill whenever possible.
- Stay Chill – While you are chilling this Memorial Day, be sure that foods are chilling too. Hot food should stay warm on the top level of the grill and never keep food out for more than two hours and keep it cool or on ice whenever possible.
- Safe Temperatures – These are some general guidelines for doneness temperatures.
Hot dogs—165 °F or until steaming hot, Poultry—165 °F, Ground beef and other ground meat—160 °, Pork, lamb, veal and beef—145 °F (followed by a three-minute rest time), and Fish—145 °F.
- Clean Plates for Cooked Meats – Remember to place cooked meats and fish on a clean plate, never reuse a dish or plate that had raw meat, poultry or fish.
Welcome in summer with a delicious and safe barbeque. Happy Memorials Day.
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The Super Bowl is near and if you’re hosting it a party at your Anaheim apartment, you know coming up with a delicious menu is a must. Here are some of our top picks for appetizers.
Easy Spicy Peanuts – These are great to munch on during the game and even throughout the night.
Roasted Garlic Hummus – Give your guests options by serving with bread, pita chips and vegetables.
Grilled Sweet Potatoes– A perfect blend of sweet and salty. Guests will love the smokiness, because it is prepared on the grill.
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