Tag: food

Grilling Time

Marilu Trainor It’s grilling time! Seven out of 10 adults own a grill, smoker, or BBQ. Enjoy those tasty meals safely and avoid a disaster by adhering to a few safety tips from the Goodyear Fire Department. The Stats * Between 2014 and 2018, grills, hibachis, smokers, and barbeques accounted for 10,600 home fires annually,…

Quail Creek’s Virtual Events

Don’t forget we are still offering our Virtual Events which can be ordered through the Concierge Desk at 520-393-5822, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pick up will be at The Grill (restaurant) drive through, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Give us a couple days’ notice! Scallops & “Brownies” Cooking Demo and Meal Kit, which includes the…

From the Chef – Seared scallops

Executive Chef Aris Cabrera, CEC, WCEC Seared scallops over forbidden rice, curry and coconut cream sauce, and watercress-apples slaw Scallop Scallops: 4 each Olive oil: 2 tablespoons Salt and pepper: to taste Rice Forbidden rice: 1 cup Chicken stock: 2 cups Minced ginger: 1 teaspoon Minced garlic: 1/2 teaspoon Green onions: 1/2 cup Sauce Heavy…

New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance

New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance Moulin Rouge will take place Sunday, December 31, 2017, in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom with a Cash Bar opening at 5:30 p.m. Cocktails and appetizers from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. immediately followed by dinner with music and dancing until midnight. Dress code is evening attire. Dancing and Music by Still Cruisin’…

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Quail Creek’s Thanksgiving Buffet will be served November 23, 2017  in the Madera Clubhouse. Price is $35 per person. We are taking Thanksgiving reservations at 8:00 a.m. Please call Concierge at  520-393-5822. The seating times will be as follows: First Seating 11:30 a.m., noon or 12:30 p.m. Second Seating 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 or 3:00 p.m.…

Quail Creek Wine Dinner August 21

The next Quail Creek Wine dinner will be held on Sunday, August 21 at 5:00 p.m. at The Grill. The cost is $65 per person. Reservations may be made the first Wednesday of each month by calling 520-393- 5806. Check the What’s Happening for menu and wine pairings.

Highlights from the Scoop

Chef’s Recipe Chef Aris has graciously agreed to share his winning recipe from the Chef’s Gala competition held in January 2016. This plate definitely deserved to win – the flavors and textures complement each other in every mouth-watering bite! Lamb – Pork Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Sausage Ingredients: 4 oz. ground lamb 4 oz. ground…

Breakfast with Tito

Quail Creek residents at Cora’s Café, left to right: Edy Alderson, Tito Carrillo, Daryl Alderson and Vicki Sullivan; photo by Ron Sullivan.

Ron and Vicki Sullivan Whether experiencing menudo at El Minuto’s in Barrio Viejo or savoring chilaquiles at Cora’s Café, a treat is in store when breakfasting with Tito Carrillo, the Dean of Tucson’s Mexican American cuisine and culture. Born at Tucson’s historic Stork’s Nest and raised in Barrio Viejo, Tito is one of the most…