Just in time for summer, these Turkey Poblano Sliders are perfect for barbecues. Unlike regular turkey sliders, these are kicked up a notch with Poblano peppers. About Turkey Poblano Sliders Okay, I admit it. When it comes to super spicy food, I just can’t do it. The flavor of chilies is fabulous, but the heat…well,…
Dinners
Korean BBQ Ribs
These Korean BBQ Ribs, with only 4 ingredients, are slightly sweet, just the right amount of spice and absolutely fall off the bone tender. About Korean BBQ Ribs I think I first fell in love with Korean BBQ Ribs in Hawaii. I lived in Waikiki and would often wander over to the International Marketplace for…
Tortilla Crusted Tilapia
This recipe for Tortilla Crusted Tilapia couldn’t be any easier. Only 4 ingredients you’ll be able to serve this deliciously spicy, crunchy tilapia in under 30 minutes. About Tortilla Crusted Tilapia Years ago I used to buy Tortilla Crusted Tilapia at Costco and it was good. But after doing research for my book Natural…
Sausages with Grapes and Cherries
I’m absolutely in love with this dish. Who would think the flavors of Sausages with Grapes and Cherries would work together? About Sausage with Grapes and Cherries This recipe came from Ina Garten. No, it’s not one of hers, but it actually came from a friend of hers who owns a restaurant in New York….
George’s Char Salmon
George’s Char Salmon is made with delightfully light Arctic Char that is sautéed and finished in the oven is a rich garlic butter sauce. About George’s Char Salmon Interesting how life works out. One day all is normal and the next you find yourself in the Emergency Room. All I have to say is be…
Shrimp Jambalaya
Shrimp Jambalaya is a totally soul-satisfying Cajun-inspired dish that you can happily serve any time of the year. About Shrimp Jambalaya I always like to know where recipes evolved from and the history of Jambalaya is certainly interesting. It came about through a merging of cultures from Africa, the Caribbean and the French Canadians. The…
Steamed Clams
This recipe for buttery garlicky Steamed Clams is both easy and totally delicious. As an added bonus, this dish is super low in calories. About Steamed Clams Having lived in the Northwest where clams are abundant along the coast, I indulged often in this fabulous dish. Each restaurant served a little different version and the flavor…
Best Ever Smoked Chicken Salad
Best Ever Smoked Chicken Salad is smoky, sweet, creamy, crunchy, and just about perfect with almonds, celery, and grapes. About Best Ever Smoked Chicken Salad There’s a fabulous market and bakery in Dallas called Eatzi’s. This is truly a Foodie Paradise. As you walk in, you view an open kitchen where the chefs are hard…
Garlic Butter Salmon
This baked Garlic Butter Salmon is not only totally easy, but the depth of flavor of this tender, juicy and delicious fish is amazing. About Garlic Butter Salmon I love salmon and I’ve made it many different ways – seared and oven finished, grilled and finished with sauces. But I think for total and…
Lemon Butter Chicken with Artichokes
This recipe for Lemon Butter Chicken with Artichokes is so easy to make, and it’s also deliciously healthy for you. About Lemon Butter Chicken Lemon Butter Chicken is really a simpler version of my Mediterranean Lemon Butter Chicken. But the delicious combination of chicken, lemon, butter, garlic and artichokes is still all there. It’s just lighter…
Halibut with Chimichurri
This easy recipe for Halibut with Chimichurri is a dish you’ll make often. The fresh, tangy flavor of the herbs with the halibut is a perfect combination. About Halibut with Chimichuri I have to admit, I’m a bit behind on making chimichurri. But after one bite of this wonderful sauce, I’m now a total fan….
Sauteed Scallops with Browned Butter
This easy recipe for Sautéed Scallops with Browned Butter is absolutely company-worthy. Rich and decadent, the buttery sauce is kicked up with oranges. Sea Scallops are sweet, rich and totally delicious even without sauce. But the addition of the orange browned butter really sets this recipe for Sautéed Scallops with Browned Butter apart from the…
Mustard and Herb Pork Tenderloin
This easy Mustard and Herb Pork Tenderloin hits it out of the ball park with flavor. The savory spices and the tang of mustard is the key. About Herb and Mustard Pork Tenderloin Without question, this recipe for Mustard and Herb Pork Tenderloin is absolutely my favorite pork tenderloin recipe. It begins with a fabulous…
New Zealand Ora Salmon
New Zealand Ora Salmon is absolutely the best salmon in the world with its melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness in every bite. About New Zealand Ora Salmon All salmon’s the same, right? Well, not really. If you buy Atlantic Salmon, you’ll usually be buying farm raised salmon. But If you want wild caught salmon, then you need to…
Lemon Fettuccine with Shrimp
Lemon Fettuccine with Shrimp combines a sauce of lemon, butter, garlic, dill and grated Ricotta Salata. Incredibly delicious! About Lemon Fettuccini with Shrimp I really love this Lemon Fettuccine with Shrimp for so many reasons. First is the sauce, a rich lemony buttery garlicy dill sauce that only gets better with the dry, slightly salty ricotta…
Lemon Pepper Pork Chops
These easy Lemon Pepper Pork Chops are tender, juicy and super quick. From start to finish just 20 minutes. Years ago Cooks Illustrated had a recipe for Juicy Weeknight Pork Chops. That word “juicy” caught me. You have to understand when I first started cooking I avoided making pork chops because every time I…
Fall Off the Bone Ribs
The secret of Fall Off the Bone Ribs is the cooking technique. This is a hands down no-fail recipe that is wonderfully juicy and Fall Off the Bone perfect every time. I love barbecue. Especially barbecued ribs. But the truth is, I’ve never been able to get my grilled ribs as tender as I like….
Bourbon Salmon
This easy Bourbon Salmon with only 5 ingredients has absolutely amazing flavor and it’s ready to serve in under 10 minutes! About Bourbon Salmon I love salmon. Always have since I was a little girl when I used to go salmon fishing with my Dad in Puget Sound. I remember a 10 pound salmon I…
Blackened Char Salmon
This Blackened Char Salmon is full of crispy Cajun flavors, and you can even eat the delicious skin! Blackened Char Salmon? What’s that? Just the best dish this side of heaven! Arctic Char comes from the cold, pristine waters of Iceland. This gorgeous fish is really interesting. The skin looks very similar to a beautiful rainbow trout. Silvery, shiny…
Slow-Cooked Sriracha BBQ Pork
End of summer, last hurrah for picnics and this Slow Cooked Sriracha BBQ Pork is perfect for the best spicy pork sliders you’ll ever eat. And even better is how easy this recipe is to make. About Slow Cooked Sriracha BBQ Pork You can take the boy out of North Carolina, but you certainly can’t…
