Friday, June 22, 2012

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

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As long as you’re grilling why not throw on some sweet potatoes.   Slice them anywhere from an eighth to a quarter inch thick then toss wi...
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Mussels Marinara

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One of my favorite summer dishes, Mussels Marinara doesn’t take much more to prepare than steaming the mussels.   Start by sautéing a ch...
Friday, June 8, 2012

Fresh Corn Saute

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I think this is it, corn on the cob at the market, summer is definitely close.   And it doesn’t take much effort to enjoy it.   While getti...
Monday, June 4, 2012

Don't Forget to Eat Your Carrots

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I don't know why we don't eat more carrots? There's always a bag hanging out in the back of the veggie drawer and they're so...
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Barley Risotto with Edamame and Artichokes

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I’m not sure after this one I’ll ever use rice again for my risotto, I liked the consistency and mouth feel of the barley so much better. ...
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Greek Wheatberry Salad

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It was about two years ago I stumbled onto wheatberries and have been a fan ever since.   They’re as simple to make as pasta, incredibly v...
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Spice Rubbed Flank Steak

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A tasty way to prepare a piece of meat or fish is to use a spice rub, and it couldn’t be any easier.   No matter what spices I use I alw...
Monday, April 16, 2012

Asparagus Lemon Pesto

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Asparagus means spring...and an asparagus, lemon pesto.  Using your Cuisinart start with a handful of pine nuts, blend, add kosher salt and ...

Fennel, Potato, Arugula Salad

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I’m a long time fennelholic, and I don’t consider it a problem at all.   I love it plain, roasted, braised, or most often in a salad.   To p...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Guacamole Chicken

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Guacamole isn’t just for chips or nachos, as a condiment it makes for an easy way to change up your grilled chicken, pork, or steak.   I pre...
Thursday, March 29, 2012

General Tso's Tofu

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I have found that no matter how I’m going to prepare tofu it’s best to start by crisping it up first.   Remove the firm tofu from the packag...
Monday, March 19, 2012

Quinoa with Tomatoes and Scallions

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There’s a lot about Quinoa I really like, short cooking time, great texture, flavor, and super versatile…not to mention the fact that it’s s...