I started this recipe by first grilling the shallots when the weather was cool (40 degrees). Looking at the date of my pictures it was in November, 2020. We have had a mild winter… Then by the time I wanted to grill the lamb chops the weather didn’t cooperate so I cooked them inside on … Continue reading
Jarcuterie has been called the COVID-19 friendly food trend that has replaced (for now) the many shared charcuterie platters seen all over the internet, in our homes and restaurants. These are a lot of fun to put together and the possibilities are just endless. I used a lot of ingredients I already had and the … 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
I’ve roasted many vegetables, so why not radishes? They are available year round and are not expensive, either as a snack or a side dish. I’ve provided three different recipes; one with a yogurt dip (I favor this one), another with balsamic vinegar and a third with a citrus vinaigrette to drizzle. All of them … Continue reading
Sheet pan recipes are so convenient and actually fun to make. Pork tenderloin, or “Gentlmen’s Cut” is a great candidate for this type of cooking as well as the three veggies I’ve used (technically, potatoes are a stem vegetable) Then I also love, love balsamic vinegar and rosemary! Great combination and all on one pan! … Continue reading
I missed out on turkey leftovers this year and I also did not make my cranberry relish. So, when I saw this 3 pound boneless and skinless turkey breast I had to buy it. Then while looking through a local grocery store’s magazine with recipes and ads I found this delicious cranberry sauce. I combined … Continue reading
It’s the middle of November and I am still grilling outside as the temperatures have been so mild here in Michigan. However, it’s dark by 6:00 P.M. but because I have an electric grill that I use in my garage I was able to grill these delicious skewers without any problem. One of my … Continue reading
Spiced nuts, whether they are walnuts, pecans or in a mix with other nuts are always good for appetizers or to dress up salads. I have a number of recipes that I have already posted and this one is adapted from Midwest Living. These have such a nice, mild floral taste – just delicious!
During the summer months in Michigan I love to use these little gems of summer in my cooking. I have a number of recipes where I have used edible flowers and I will not list them all except for the ones below. As my edible flowers bloom I will add pictures and suggestions on what … Continue reading
I need to post the recipe from a baking class I took recently from Zingerman’s Bakery in Ann Arbor on making ciabatta and focaccia. This recipe is not a bad alternative and very quick to fix. See my recipe for Two Dipping Oils for Ciabatta and Focaccia.