On a beautiful night for grilling, I created a delicious marinade for our salmon… 1/3 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. soy sauce 1/3 c. water 2 T. Key Lime juice I combined all the ingredients in a zip lock bag, and marinated the fish for about an hour. And since I forgot to […]
Red Wine Marinated Grilled London Broil
I like to try new things…and tonight we’re grilling a London Broil. So first, I made a Marinade… MEAT MARINADE 1/4 cup red wine (I used Cabernet) 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 T. honey 1 T. Soy Sauce 6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper […]
Pork Saffron Stir-Fry
Today was a beautiful day and when dinnertime arrived, I wanted something quick and healthy, so a stir-fry sounded perfect. First, I prepared a packet of yellow saffron rice, but instead of just boiling it, I placed the dry rice and seasonings in a saucepan and added a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and […]
Grilled Pork Loins with Horseradish Cream Sauce
Many people ask me how I prepare boneless pork loins for our tailgate parties…so here are the steps… First…12-24 hours before you want to eat it…thaw pork loins if frozen, and DRY THOROUGHLY with lots of paper towels! (This helps to keep the meat from “steaming” instead of roasting when grilled.) After […]
Savory Shepherd’s Pie
When the weather gets cold…it’s time for COMFORT FOOD. And I had no idea my Shepherd’s Pie recipe was NOT on my blog. If I’ve verbally given you the recipe before..you may see several changes. As you will remember, I often cook by “feel” and not by recipes…so my ingredients and method may not be […]
Chicken Cordon Bleu
I’m afraid I’m falling into a cooking “rut” so I’m trying to break out of my usual meal rotation. And the other night I realized I had all of the ingredients (almost) to make Chicken Cordon Bleu…so here is my take on that classic dish. First…I pounded out the chicken breasts into thin pieces […]
Pot Roast with Mushroom Sauce
I don’t know about you, but for me one of the best things about Autumn is the return to menus that include oven roasted meats and one-pot dinners. We’re enjoying another visit in Indiana, and our Indy grand daughters LOVED this pot roast dinner I made the other night. And if you’ve never […]
Garlic Herb Bread
Garlic Bread is a staple in my house…I pair it with soups, pastas, salads….you name it! And this is such a crowdpleaser….anytime I’m visiting my grands, they always ask me to make it. GARLIC HERB BREAD 1 loaf French bread, split lengthwise 1 stick butter, softened (I prefer unsalted butter so I can control the […]
Picnic Fried Chicken
My husband is amazing. It’s almost 90 degrees today, and the humidity is off the charts. (My glasses fogged up when I walked out of the grocery store…You get the picture…) So where is Fred? He’s across the street…painting the neighbor’s house! I’m watching him from the comfort of our air-conditioned living room. And I’m […]
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Tenders
Are you sorry Thanksgiving dinner only comes once a year? I am. But our local Fareway grocery store offers a delicious (and quick) option for a “turkey fix” ANY time of year. Bacon Wrapped Turkey Tenders. Here is how I prepare them… Dust the tenders with salt and pepper, and a sprinkle of my Dry […]