This recipe is perfect with Mixed Vegetable Slaw. I typically use Canadian Bacon and canned nonfat milk in substitute of the higher fat ingredients – every little bit helps. Leek and Mushroom Tart 8 slender leeks, trimmed, washed, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1″slices 3 Tblsp butter salt…
Asian Flank Steak 2Tblsp lemon juice 1Tblsp hoisin sauce 3Tblsp soy sauce 1/4C Worcestershire sauce 1tsp ground 2Tblsp chopped fresh cilantro 1Tblsp minced ginger One 2-pound flank steak 2Tblsp chopped chives for garnish In a 9×13 inch glass baking dish combine lemon juice, hoisin, soy sauce, Worcestershire, pepper cilantro, and ginger. Mix until well blended….
Green Corn Tamales Makes 12 tamales (8 oz. each) 24 ears yellow corn (best May through October) 1/2 lb. cornmeal 1/4 lb. shortening 1/4 lb. unsalted butter 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. half and half or cream 1 t. salt 12 1-oz. strips cheddar cheese 1 24-oz. can Ortega chiles Parchment paper, cut into squares…
This is such an easy meal – and made great use of my zucchini and mint, going crazy in the garden. What I didn’t kill with my overdose of Miracle Grow has flourished….. 2T olive oil 1 sweet onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 4 zucchini, sliced (I used a combo of zucchini and yellow…
I call this “Pantry” Panzanella because the first time I made it, Hubby and I were headed out for a mustang ride to a vineyard and I was grabbing things I had on hand – it tasted great. You probably know, traditionally Panzanella is made with toasted bread – I LOVE bread, but not when…
This is a very loose adaptation from a Cooking Light recipe – I believe I used the same number of eggs. I couldn’t find my quiche pan (organization is not my forte) and this deeper pan required a bit more filling – the end result received rave reviews from the Grandgirl. Line a quiche pan…
My son, following Bobby Flay’s lead, introduced me to grilled pizza a few years ago. I don’t make pizza at home often, but when we do – it’s always on the grill. In my youth I made the dough from scratch, now I buy a ball of pre-made pizza dough in the deli section of…
Long ago. one of my sons brought a buddy home from college, I was making this brisket for dinner….As they opened the door, Son said “this is what home smells like” – need I mention that it’s frequently cooking away when he arrives for a visit? This is so easy, I’m almost embarrassed to admit…
Again with Martha Stewart – at least the inspiration. This is a simple side dish that we’ve served with chicken and fish. I purchased a cored pineapple at the grocery store, I then sliced it into 1/3 inch thick half moons. On a grill pan, I seared it until grill marks appeared, remove them to…
I recently tried three of the summer salad recipes from Martha Stewart Living. As usual, I altered a bit – either because I was missing an ingredient or a step was more convenient. This one received rave reviews at our house. Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad 4 ears of fresh corn 1 Ripe (yet firm)…
