A perfect dinner that is full of vegetables, fresh romaine, grilled chicken and a delicious yogurt/jalapeno dressing. Serve with your favorite bread and a glass of wine. Don’t forget dessert!!! I forgot to include the red (purple) onions and the avocados were bad… Perfect light meal for dinner on a warm summer night… Dressing ingredients… … Continue reading
As mentioned in previous posts I am revisiting cookbooks I have not used in awhile. At the same time I am looking for recipes to use up ingredients I have in my pantry and refrigerator. A few times a year I go through everything, seeing what has expired, soon to expire or using an ingredient … Continue reading
This recipe appeared in Cook’s Illustrated “Dinner for Two” – a magazine filled with dishes for two people. One of my younger sisters looked through it and marked the recipes she liked with an “M”= Marna in the upper left hand corner. These ribs are one of those recipes she highlighted. They are on the … Continue reading
Are you looking for something new to grill? This recipe may be your answer. I enjoy eating and cooking Mexican food and Rick Bayless is one of my favorite sources. In his Mexican Everyday cookbook (2005) I found this spicy delicious chicken recipe that I could grill. I did change a few ingredients and directions… I … Continue reading
I love to make these tortilla or flatbread pizzas on my grill using pizza stones. Recently I made these crispy tortillas with golden caramelized onions, pesto and more cheese. I love all kinds of flatbread but for these quick appetizers (or a light lunch) thin tortillas are the way to go. So easy – just … Continue reading
Lamb chops are a special treat for me and I usually make them with a sauce. This time I grilled them and served them with gravy. I mean you can’t have gravy without mashed potatoes. A win win for me! For more lamb recipes search “lamb” and you will find more ways to cook lamb chops, … Continue reading
Fall is slowly approaching but the weather is still perfect for grilling. Salmon is one of the easiest to grill – 30 minutes marinating and 10 minutes on the grill resulted in this beautiful piece of fish!
I enjoy a black bean burger and haven’t been totally happy with the recipes I’ve made. I’ve posted two other recipes; one by Eating Well and the other by America’s Test Kitchen. They are both good and different but not quite what I was looking for in a black bean burger. There are a lot … Continue reading
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States to honor the American labor movement and the contributions of laborers to the achievements of America. It also signifies the unoffical winding down of summer, cooler temperatures, sports and returning to school. Many people are grilling such things as hamburgers, steaks, or chicken. Barbecuing a … Continue reading
If you look through my blog you will see that pork tenderloin is a favorite cut of meat, grilling is often the method of cooking and I love different marinades that give the pork a totally different taste experience. This recipe was exceptional; it began with just opening the jars of these aromatic seeds and … Continue reading