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Grapefruit, Ginger and Honey Flank Steak

April 28, 2011

I love flank steak. There I’ve said it. Again. Maybe for some it wouldn’t seem a match for that magnificent rib eye I recently had but I just love how the ‘need’ to marinate it also means that the flavor can be so manipulated (in a good way) by the cook depending on your tastes. [...]

Salted Chocolate Toffee Squares

February 5, 2011

If there is one thing I’ve been in love with forever, it’s toffee. I think a Heath Bar resulted in my first need to have a cavity filled when I was a girl and nothing has changed. I love a brand of toffee made locally called Enstrom’s (though miss the days before they become so [...]

Beef Bourguignon, My Birthday with Julia Child
and @ManPans Giveaway

December 14, 2010

A classic dish that is in no way trendy but just perfect for today; so soul satisfying and delicious…but trust me, this is not your mother’s beef stew! I’ve always loved Julia Child. Watching her on PBS was my first ‘Julia’ experience, cooking from ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ brought us closer together and [...]

Slaw with Warm Bacon Dressing

October 12, 2010

My daughter called me on her way to my house to get her dog after work the other day and wanted to know if I had a good slaw recipe. Something different she said; she was heading to a barbecue that night and slaw was a request from the hostess. It’s not like I’m the [...]

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

September 5, 2010

I’ve been making a lot of food recently that is inspired by foods from our neighbor Mexico. Maybe it’s because I love an icy cold margarita on warm evenings that has me making dishes to serve with them; I do have my priorities on straight! I love this tomatillo salsa, a wonderful grilled corn salsa [...]

Grilled Corn Salsa with Poblano Chiles, Cilantro and Honey

August 10, 2010

For some reason I’ve never been inclined towards corn salsa before. I guess I’ve always liked a tomatillo or tomato based variety and it just either sounded bland or I wasn’t crazy about using red peppers that I always saw in them (though that has gotten better). But that has all changed. Was it the [...]

Cilantro Serrano Mexican Rice

July 12, 2010

I first made this dish to take to a friends Mexican themed barbeque. It is unbelievably good…and the perfect party dish because it’s served at room temperature. I don’t quite remember a dish that I’ve had as many requests for; it’s that good! I had a barbecue last night and I did my own ribs [...]

Bacon Wrapped Dates

November 20, 2009

I love Happy Hour at Yia Yia’s, a local restaurant near me. Friendly staff, nice wines and great prices for appetizers. I have been meeting friends there for Happy Hour on Fridays for as long as I can remember. I can’t pass up the mussels, ever, but this is a new addition to the appetizer [...]

Sweet and Savory Candied Nuts

September 21, 2009

I love candied nuts but this one has a hint of savory and is beyond fabulous! Although the spices are typical of Thanksgiving…but this was a huge hit at a spring event!