Grilled Pineapple Salad
Warm weather arrives in New England, and we become excited to cook outdoors. Of course, there is the typical fare of hamburgers and hot dogs to please the palate, but a little variety makes grilling so much more enjoyable.
This past Saturday we decided to try our hands at more interesting grilled food. Instead of hamburgers, we made buffalo chicken burgers with blue cheese sauce. In place of coleslaw or pasta salad, we opted to give a grilled salad a try. Like most salads, it is best made early and allowed to sit in the refrigerator to chill and allow flavors…
Roasted Beets
Last week I wrote about my Beet & Orange Salad, which I thought was quite delicious. However, I have to admit that I didn’t always feel that way about beets. When I was a kid, I turned up my nose at the offer of any sort of cooked beets. I don’t think I ever tried one, I just guessed that they must taste pretty bad.
Fast forward a few years to a dinner at a restaurant where I chose a salad that had beets on it. The other ingredients looked so tempting, I decided that it was worth eating beets. …
Beet & Orange Salad
Summer, the season of salads. We tend to make many salads at our house, both as main and side dishes in this season. Some have a base of greens; others are a combination of fruits, vegetables, or both. Although we have our go-to salads, such as Caesar, we tend to be creative with our salads. (I guess that’s not too surprising when both adults are foodies, and the kids seem to be following suit.)
Last week, I had created a main dish of lamb and wanted a cool side dish to accompany it. Of course, the obvious answer was salad. However,…
Homemade Tzatziki
When one thinks of meatballs, usually some sort of marinara accompanies it. However, if the meatballs are made of lamb and have seasonings that lean toward a Greek-inspired dish, then you need a sauce to match. For me, that is cool and creamy tzatziki. Made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, and garlic, it is incredibly simple to make.
I know, many of you may be thinking, but it’s even easier to buy. I will admit that I have bought tzatziki when in a rush, and there are some decent store-bought tzatzikis to be had. However, my recipe has only six ingredients (four,…
Lamb Meatballs
It is almost the end of the workday on Friday, and yet as I type, I am thinking wistfully about Monday evening.
Thinking about a Monday happily on a Friday?! It might seem odd, as Friday is the start of the weekend, and Monday is the start of the workweek. So, why would I, being of sound mind, think about the joy of Monday night? Well, if you’re a regular reader, you already know the answer. Mondays, in our house, are better known as Tapas Monday.
My wistful thinking refers to a recent Tapas Monday when I chose a Greek theme for…
Chicken Cordon Bleu Burgers
With the arrival of beautiful weather comes the start of grilling season. We enjoy grilling all sorts of things, including burgers. And while you can’t go wrong with a perfectly cooked burger topped with your favorite condiments, it is fun to think outside the box sometimes.
So, last week I decided that we would have burgers, just not the sort made with beef; that seemed too mundane. I wanted a sandwich that looked like a burger but had its own unique taste. Ground chicken seemed like the perfect vehicle for this quest. Unlike ground veal or pork, which some might confuse…
Balsamic Reduction
As I sat here, mentally preparing this post, I had an internal debate: Is making a balsamic reduction a recipe, or should I create a helpful hint category?
The part of my brain that thought recipe won the debate, though by no means was it a firm and final decision. All that you need to make the reduction is one ingredient and time. So, I don’t think that makes it a recipe. However, if you’re seeking a delicious topping for vegetables, meat, and more, this “recipe” will give the ultimate finishing touch.
Besides being a delicious addition to a meal, it…
Balsamic Chicken
Sometimes simple is what you are seeking in food. Sure, I enjoy making sauces, sautéing vegetables, and creating new flavor combinations. However, it also is nice to enjoy food that is less complicated.
This was the case on a recent Sunday. That Sunday was a day of indulgence. We had no plans that required leaving the house, and the weather was crummy. So, we spent the entire day in pjs, cooking, reading, watching tv, and enjoying a couple meals. After making a batch of homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast, there was no need for lunch. After spending hours on breakfast,…
Coconut Macadamia Crisps
A few weeks ago, I purchased the ingredients for a coconut chicken soup that I wanted to try. However, our evening plans became filled with driving children here, there, and everywhere, and dinner became more of an eat out of the fridge night.
The next night should have been soup night, but alas, it was a very warm day. For me, warm weather means cooler food. So, I decided to take some of the soup ingredients and create a tropical salad. Filled with an assortment of veggies, fruit, and chicken, it would make a great main dish. However, a salad almost…
Apple Crisp
Ever since I was a child, I have enjoyed homemade apple crisp. Growing up in New England, I was fortunate to enjoy the fall with freshly picked apples and usually batches of hot from the oven apple crisp. Although my mom wasn’t necessarily an avid baker, she did enjoy making apple crisp for my brothers and me. Once I was old enough to start baking, I began making batches every fall.
As an adult, I tried to teach my children about the tastiness of apple crisp, among other fruit desserts. However, they are major choco-holics. If a dessert didn’t have chocolate,…
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