This past Sunday was Father's Day. While I didn't get a chance to spend any time with my father (I did call him and talk to him for quite a while), we did have my father-in-law over for dinner along with my "favorite" mother-in-law (because she's my only one!). I also managed to get some … Continue reading Chile-grilled Turkey
Category: Main Dish
Jerk Short Ribs
Saturday night we had our good friends George (of Manimal Wear apparel) and Maeghan over for dinner. It was a great evening - a chance to unwind, shoot the breeze, enjoy a couple of hard ciders (except Maeghan, who has just over a month before their little one arrives!), and share some good food. And despite the … Continue reading Jerk Short Ribs
Chicken and Radishes with Mushroom Tarragon Sauce
Our recent CSA share included a bunch of radishes (which were nice and spicy) and I wanted to do more than just slice them up for a salad. I came across a recipe for sauteing them along with some chicken, and serving with tarragon and mustard that gave me some ideas to start playing a … Continue reading Chicken and Radishes with Mushroom Tarragon Sauce
Herb & Vinegar Pork Chops
I've been playing a little bit with "wet rubs" lately when prepping meat for the grill - the recent balsamic sirloin tip roast is an example. The combination of vinegar and oil, along with a variety of herbs, is a great way to add flavor to a cut of meat without spending a long time … Continue reading Herb & Vinegar Pork Chops
Daube with Mushrooms and Shallots
Daube (pronounced "dobe" - long "o" sound, silent "e") is French for meat stew. There are many variations on how to cook this. We used the handy Crockpot again and it turned out delicious! The beef did marinate in wine for a day, although you could marinate it overnight or as little as four hours … Continue reading Daube with Mushrooms and Shallots
Lemon Asparagus Chicken Skewers
Grilled skewers are a great way to serve nearly a whole meal on a single utensil. They have the added benefit of being easy to make, and they cook quickly too. By changing up the mixture of meat and veggies (or fruit), you can explore a huge variety of options. Add a marinade or rub, or … Continue reading Lemon Asparagus Chicken Skewers
Sesame Chicken Salad
The weather is finally supposed to be really nice this weekend here in the PNW, which means that everyone will be outside trying to get lots of Vitamin D built up in the next few days. And while grilling is a favorite way to prepare a meal when the weather gets nice, it can sometimes … Continue reading Sesame Chicken Salad
Chipotle Glazed Pork Steaks
This recipe is quick, easy, and grilled...the perfect combination for a weeknight when the sun is finally starting to make more than a once-per-week appearance and you feel like enjoying a little time on the porch or patio cooking. And despite the reputation that chopped chipotles have for being a bit spicy, the other ingredients in … Continue reading Chipotle Glazed Pork Steaks
Cream of Chicken Stew
I will warn you now: this recipe uses a little bit of dairy - heavy cream to be exact. So, if you are avoiding dairy, you'll want to substitute (coconut milk would certainly do nicely). Outside of that, this is a simple and easy recipe that can be cooked up in about 45 minutes and … Continue reading Cream of Chicken Stew
Stir Fried Pork with Asparagus
This recipe was my first time using coconut aminos in place of tamari. While I can't say it is an exact replacement for soy-sauce, combining it with other ingredients in a marinade or stir-fry sauce is pretty tasty...and soy free too! As for the recipe, it's intended to be like most other stir-fry meals - grab … Continue reading Stir Fried Pork with Asparagus
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