Ginger Port Cranberry Jelly

Posts from a year ago: Garlic Rosemary Steaks Making Stock Here is another recipe from our own Thanksgiving feast this past week.  It has a good balance of sweet and tart, and is very easy to make ahead of time.  By itself, it can be used as a simple small dessert, or it can be … Continue reading Ginger Port Cranberry Jelly

Butter and Herb Grilled Turkey

Posts from a year ago: Cranberry Orange Salsa Pot Roast with Veggies All-Clad Measuring Cups If there is one thing that always seems to happen when we entertain a group and try a new recipe at the same time - it is that I end up forgetting to get a decent picture of the dish when it finishes … Continue reading Butter and Herb Grilled Turkey

Sweet Potato Hashbrown Casserole

Recipes posted a year ago: Thanksgiving (actually a post with lots of links) Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts This recipe started out as a crispy hashbrown "cake" (something like a Rösti) that failed to crisp in the pan.  There were a lot of reasons (too much potato, not having a well-seasoned iron pan), but rather than … Continue reading Sweet Potato Hashbrown Casserole

Winter Squash Chowder

Recipes posted a year ago: Fast Fajitas One of the best things about this time of year is the huge selection of different winter squash that are available.  Acorn, butternut, delicata, pumpkin, and any number of heirloom varieties.  And while roasted and grilled are favorite ways to use these fall fruits as a side dish, … Continue reading Winter Squash Chowder

Ginger Marinated Flank Steak

Recipes posted a year ago: Garlic-Roasted Asparagus & Mushrooms Paprika & Clove Rubbed Pork Chops This recipe uses a long marinade to help tenderize the long, tough fibers that are found in flank steak, and to add moisture that is otherwise lacking due to the leanness of this cut of meat.  The marinade is, however, … Continue reading Ginger Marinated Flank Steak

Guacamole Coleslaw

Recipes posted a year ago: Chocolate Coconut Bars Almond Herb Fried Chicken Some of my favorite side dishes are guacamole (who needs chips?  Just eat it with a spoon!) and creamy coleslaw.  So the idea of combining the two together didn't seem like too much of a stretch to me.  The lime in the guacamole … Continue reading Guacamole Coleslaw

Peach and Ginger Spare Ribs

Recipes posted a year ago: Avocado Curry Chicken Salad Grilled Winter Squash Chile Verde This is one of my favorites for late summer and early fall when local peaches are in season.  There is a bit of prep involved, but the results are definitely worth it.  So let's get started. Gather Up: 4 lbs baby … Continue reading Peach and Ginger Spare Ribs

Za’atar Grilled Pork Loin

The flavors of lemon, sesame, thyme, and paprika can all be found individually in different recipes for lighter meats and fish.  Here, we'll use them together in a Middle Eastern blend known as za'atar to create a fast and easy wet rub for grilled pork loin. Gather Up: 4 pork loin chops, about 8 oz each … Continue reading Za’atar Grilled Pork Loin

Wine & Herb Grilled Salmon

I made this recipe up years ago for a camping trip with extended family, and then sort of forgot about it over time.  Karen's mom, however, didn't - because it was the only time Karen's dad actually ate fish, and then asked for seconds.  So when the family was recently planning a birthday party for Karen's … Continue reading Wine & Herb Grilled Salmon

Pesto Grilled Chicken

Sorry for the absence everyone - I've been trying to adjust to 60+ hour work weeks (in addition to a brutal commute) on the latest project I've been assigned to, and it's been difficult to get things written up that we've been doing. Adjusting to this new work schedule has also been cause for a few … Continue reading Pesto Grilled Chicken