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Beth Rello

Chicken marsala meal laid out in a pasta bowl, garnished with shredded parmesan cheese and a sprig of basil.
B’s Chicken Marsala ChickenDinnerPastaRecipesValentines
April 20, 2023

B’s Chicken Marsala

This chicken marsala recipe is a Gnarly Roots original.  A classic Italian dish, perfect for dinner parties where friends gather around the kitchen as it simmers on the stove.  Savory and slightly sweet, you will not forget this special pasta dish.  This is one of the first meals that Beth began making for our original dinner club, back in the Hermosa Beach days. (Shout out to the OG woman dinner…
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Caprese with Avocado & Balsamic Glaze LunchRecipesSalads
April 20, 2023

Caprese with Avocado & Balsamic Glaze

I Bet My Favorite Salad will be your Favorite! This is one of my favorite salads, it is simple but rich with flavor.  This caprese with avocado and balsamic glaze is a twist on a traditional caprese salad.  It can be a carb free appetizer or a side salad for any meal. The fresh from the garden style ingredients offer that farm to table feel. Whether you can pick fresh…
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grilled chicken thighs cooking on a barbecue grill
7 Grilling Tips for Beginners EntertainmentOn the GrillSummer Lovin'
April 18, 2023

7 Grilling Tips for Beginners

The Grilling Story….Inspiration for Beginners Learning to grill can be intimidating, but I believe is an essential cooking skill.  We are all beginners at some point and I hope the tips collected here in "7 Grilling Tips for Beginners"  that I have learned through the years will inspire your grilling skills. I started grilling when I was in college.  I lived in a big apartment complex off of University of…
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2 of the Best Margaritas prepared in an amber colored cocktail glass, garnished with a slice of lime and mandarin, placed on a decorative teal napkin
Best Margarita Cinco de MayoDrinksHappy HourRecipesSummer Lovin'
April 17, 2023

Best Margarita

Freshly Squeezed Margarita Anyone? Just say yes! Hot summer days demand this refreshing cocktail. As soon as you taste this best margarita, you'll have it in the weekend rotation. The Fresh Goodness of the Ingredients This delicious margarita is mixed with all fresh ingredients and no pre-made mixes. Sweetened with agave nectar versus artificial sugars, we feel this is a healthier margarita choice.   All you need is limes, lemons, mandarins,…
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Mixture of beans and herbs on top of toasted bread. Three toasted bread pieces and a bowl of more bean bruschetta on white plate
Bean Bruschetta AppetizersHappy HourNew Years EveOn the GrillRecipes
April 13, 2023

Bean Bruschetta

This appetizer is so hearty and flavorful that your guests may forget there is a main course coming.  Our stepdad introduced this bean bruschetta recipe to us about twenty years ago.  Although it is one of our very favorites to make for special occasions, it certainly always tastes better when he does it!   Bean Bruschetta Ingredients Many people would have the majority of these ingredients in the pantry. Cannellini…
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