Pasta Salad with Chicken and Thyme Blossoms

When my herbs are fresh beginning in early Spring and continuing through late Fall, I am always using them in my cooking.  This recipe comes from one of my  edible flower cookbooks, ‘Flowers in the Kitchen’ by Susan Belsinger. A small, simple book but it has great recipes.   It was published in 1991 and for over 20 years this cookbook … Continue reading

Lemon Basil Tilapia on the Grill

I like to grill this fish wrapped in foil as it seems to fall apart or stick to the grill rack because it is so thin and fragile.  This is a quick and delicious dish to fix in the summer.  Of course you can always cook it in your oven, but who wants to heat … Continue reading

Mini Zucchinis on Your Grill Pan or Grill Two Ways

I just love baby vegetables – I use to grow these in my big garden and was constantly checking for these little guys.  If you have ever grown zucchini you know they seem to grow right before your eyes.  Besides using them in baking and other dishes the kids had fun finding the “big ones”.  Recently … Continue reading

Brats Three Ways on the Grill

These are always good to fix on the grill when you have a crowd coming.  You can use regular or turkey bratwursts.  I am not sure where I found all of these recipes – I am now making sure I have all of that info.  But for many years I did not worry about it so … Continue reading

Shrimp Caesar Salad with Grilled Croutons and Romaine

This is one of three entrees I helped make during a grilling class at Ann Arbor Cooks.  I am fortunate to have access to places that offer cooking/baking classes where I can learn new things and just have fun such as Zingerman’s, Whole Foods,  Recreation Dept., local community colleges.  I have changed the recipe a little, especially the directions. … Continue reading

Juniper and Jalapeno Jelly-Glazed Lamb Chops

This recipe is absolutely yummy with the grilled chops and the Jalapeno Jelly glaze.  This might have taken first place over my recipe Lamb Chops in a Red Wine Vinegar With a Mint Sauce. The jalapenos in Michigan are just starting to turn red – maybe I should make my own jelly again…

Kitchen Gadgets – Pizza Stones

Pizza is one my comfort foods and it is great to be able to make my own and not buy those high calorie pizzas at local pizza parlors. I have 3 different pizza stones and they can be used on the grill or in the oven.  A perfect way to personalize your pizzas. My 8″ Sur … Continue reading

Citrus Glazed Pork Tenderloin on the Grill

I never get tired of cooking a pork tenderloin no matter if it is grilled, baked or even in a slow cooker.  This sauce flavors the meat very nicely with an oriental twist and is one of my favorites.  Actually, I have a lot of favorites and also a lot of pork tenderloin recipes! Served … Continue reading