Green Squash with Mint – Sounds so easy and simple. Well it is. I stumbled upon this recipe while browsing the Internet a few years ago. The link brought me to an Italian based website of traditional Sicilian dishes. I translated the recipe and added some feta cheese to the…
An amazing accompaniment to bbq pork or chicken. These also make great burger toppers. You can also top these with ice cream for a light delicious dessert. Ingredients 2 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp chipotle powder ¼ tsp cinnamon 3 tsp dark brown sugar ½ cup…
A backyard bbq is the perfect way to enjoy good any day with great friends and delicious food. The key to a successful and easy bbq is grilled food and easy side dishes. The most popular foods for backyard bbq’s are hamburgers, hotdogs, and ribs, corn on the cob, macaroni…
This wonderful salad always says spring is here to me. It is a great anytime dish that goes especiallly well with grilled meats. Try it at your next BBQ. Ingredients: 2 Large White or red potato 1 pound string beans ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup white balsamic…
Light refreshing and flavorful, this is a great lunch salad. Add some grilled shrimp or salmon and it becomes a meal. Ingredients 2 ripe Avocado – sliced 1 grapefruit – sectioned 1/2 red onion – sliced thin 1 head Boston Lettuce 1 hard boiled egg sliced 1/3 cup Grapefruit juice…
Seattle Style vs. Denver Style Chicken Wings – What better way to celebrate the big game than with chicken wings? Seattle style is sweet and spicy with an Asian flair. Denver style is a twist on the classic oven baked with corn meal and the classic blue cheese sauce gets…
Elegant and flavorful this is a favorite side dish of my son. It can be served as a side to almost any meat dish or on its own for lunch. The sweet potato and nutmeg gives this potato dish a great subtle sweetness. Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes 2 small…
This is one of my favorite anytime salads. Sweet, salty, sour, crunchy, tender, all the textures and flavors are there. Pair with a piece of grilled fish or chicken and you have a delicious health meal. 2 tsp. minced shallots 2 med sized grapefruit 2-1/2 Tbs. champagne vinegar 1/4 tsp….
I love Brussels Sprouts especially around the holidays. This is an wasy dish that will impress your friends. Shaving the sprouts allows them to cook quickly and soak up all the delicious flavors of the pancetta and mustard dressing Ingredients 1 ½ lb Brussels Sprout thinly sliced 3 tbsp extra-virgin…
Don’t ever use that canned cranberry sauce again. Making your own cranberry sauce is easy and tastes so much better than red Jell-O substance that comes from the can. My favorite way to eat this chutney is the day after thanksgiving on a big leftover turkey sandwich. Ingredients 12 oz…