No sooner do we get home from a holiday vacation when I start dreaming of next year. My sister and I don’t get to see one another as much as we would like, so spending a few days with her on the Oregon Coast was very special. We are talking about doing it again, only this time renting a beach house or condo. So naturally, I’m thinking about simple meals I could whip up without having to pack up an entire gourmet kitchen.
A Special Steak for a Very Special Day
First off, doesn’t this steak look absolutely incredible? I mean, top quality best gourmet steakhouse presentation. Five stars all the way. Are you ready for this? The recipe came from (drum roll please) Smuckers – as in those jars of jellies and jams. I will admit, I did make one tiny, adult change. The Blackberry Sauce called for red wine vinegar. I dropped the vinegar and went straight for the red wine.
Tri-Tip Hungarian Goulash over Noodles
We’ve done a lot of different things with tri-tip over the years. Tri-tip in a stew, tri-tip fajitas, and all sorts of smoked or rubbed briskets. We really like the beefy flavor of tri-tip. So why not make a Goulash using Tri-Tip?
Sautéed Shrimp Italiano
This past spring, we planted San Marzano tomatoes in our garden. Having never grown this type of tomato before, we planted two little plants. They grew and grew, crowding out the two pepper plants and took over everything. And they produced. Pounds and pounds of tomatoes. San Marzano tomatoes aren’t the kind you enjoy right off the vine. They taste like unseasoned tomato sauce, which is what makes them the perfect tomato for soups and sauces. Before we knew it, the freezer was full of simple tomato sauces. Call then unfinished. Depending upon the final dish, the sauce is seasoned as needed.
Grilled Alaskan King Crab Legs with Compounded Butter
A little oil for grilling, some lemon wedges as a garnish and the legs. Enjoying crab legs doesn’t get much simpler than this. But then again, we could complicate things with Compounded Butter. But that’s just an optional thing.
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A Summer Night’s Saucy Kentucky Chicken Skewers
In case you missed it, this year for Father’s Day, Kiddo really out did himself when it came to the perfect gift for Hubby. It was a grill that does it all – smoker, charcoal, gas and even has a side burner for keeping sauces warm or simmering a pot of beans.
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Herb Gardens and Honey-Glazed Carrots with Lemon Thyme
When I say Lemon Thyme, I’m not referring to Lemons and Thyme. In my herb garden, I’m growing Lemon Thyme. I don’t know if this variety of thyme can be found in the produce section of your grocery store. I’ve just always grown it in a pot on the back patio.
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Play it Again, Sam Moroccan Pot Roast
When you hear Moroccan what do you think of? I think of Casablanca and Rick’s Bar. Play it Again, Sam – As Time Goes By.
Buttery Baked Cod with Garlic Couscous
Couscous is like Bora Bora or Mahi Mahi, so awesome you need to say it twice. Okay, so Bora Bora and Mahi Mahi are actually the same words twice, while Couscous is just one word. Reason? You can’t shorten it. Okay, you might never call Bora Bora just Bora, but I bet you’ve said Mahi for the fish rather than Mahi Mahi. I know I have. You know, as in we’re grilling wild caught Mahi tonight.
Moroccan Seasoned Tilapia with Mango and Cilantro
The question of the day – just what is Moroccan Food and why should we be eating it? Okay, so that’s two questions. Even so, it all comes down to one answer summed up in a single word – delicious!
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One Skillet Taco Macaroni Skillet Supper
My guys love Macaroni and Cheese. They love tacos. So why not give them what they love in one dish? Better still, this is a skillet supper. As in one pot or skillet is all it takes. Gotta love that!
Assumption and Cherry Tomato Herb Salad
Did you know that today, August 15, is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven? It’s okay if you didn’t, not all Catholics know the significance of this day. And it’s not my job to convert anyone. I’m not even going to try. Let’s just say that, as a Catholic, I believe and from a religious perspective we’ll leave it at that.
White Truffle Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ever since I first tasted shaved truffles it was love at first bite. I will never forget Romano Cacio E Pepe finished with thin whispers of Black Truffles. The earthy taste is unmistakable.
V-J Day’s Tempura Shrimp with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Have you ever heard the expression V-J Day? Up until recently, I hadn’t. I knew it had something to do with the war, as in World War II. V-J Day meant Victory over Japan Day. On August 14, 1945, the news broke around the world that the Imperial Government of Japan would agree to surrender. In Europe, it was August 15th due to the International Date Line. Regardless of which side of the date line you were on, celebrations broke out across the globe with zealous fury. The war was coming to an end.
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Cool Down with a Watermelon and Blue Cheese Salad
August is traditionally a very hot month in my neck of the woods. It’s the height of summer. It makes sense that today is National Watermelon Day. After all, a watermelon is over 90% water. When it’s hot outside, a cool watermelon is perfect. What could be better you ask? How about a watermelon salad!
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