Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Monday, September 28, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Panzanella Salad

This is a rustic, Italian salad made with day old, crusty bread, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese!

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Side Dish - Sauteed Sweet Plantains Tajaditas Dulces De Platano

This traditional South America and Caribbean side dish adds a nice sweetness to any meal. Use plantains with heavy black spotting to a fully black skin. Try these bananas in place of potatoes with your meal, you'll like it!

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Rancher Pie

This sweet coconut and pineapple pie is simple to prepare and a great way to involve kid cooks!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Breakfast Kolaches

Little dough balls - conveniently prepared with the help of the bread machine - are stuffed with three all time morning favorites - sausage, cheese and potatoes.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Salad - Fresh Asparagus Tomato And Feta Salad

In this recipe, asparagus, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro are tossed with a light vinegar and oil dressing. This is a fresh summer salad inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Pasta - Pasta Al Mediterraneo

Tuna, pine nuts and feta cheese are tossed with olives, garlic, parsley and fresh basil in this sensational pasta salad. Use thin, hollow strands of perciatelli or bucatini pasta, and dress the mix with lemon juice and olive oil.

Friday, September 18, 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Side Dish - Roasted New Red Potatoes

These are roasted potatoes at their best - plain and simple. Red potatoes are tossed with olive oil, and salt and pepper, and then roasted to perfection.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Chinese Chicken Soup

This chicken ramen soup is spiced with turmeric, chile paste and ginger, and flavored with soy sauce.

Cupcake And Candle

Close-up shot of sprinkled cupcake with burning candle isolated on yellow background.

Monday, September 14, 2015

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Seafood - Daddy Macks Oysters

Fresh oysters are cooked open face on the grill with a rich seasoned butter. This is concoction was developed by my buddy and I during a block party. We had people standing in line. Be sure to use leather gloves when shucking hot oysters. Sounds like a pain, but well worth the work.

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Spam Musubi

Spam Musubi is a very popular Hawaiian snack that is just like sushi. Marinated sliced luncheon meat is quickly pan seared then placed on top of rice and wrapped in nori (dried seaweed.) Try it, you'll like it!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Grilled Escarole

A sophisticated warm salad of grilled escarole is sprinkled with blue cheese and drizzled with ranch dressing. It is lightning fast to make, and sure to impress your guests.