I have been wanting to get another roast done on the grill for a while. At the same time, I wanted to keep it simple without a lot of prep time, because we always seem to end up busy and forget to get things out soon enough to give them a long marinade or lots of … Continue reading Balsamic Sirloin Tip Roast
Category: Main Dish
Chicken Butternut Curry Soup
This recipe grew out of a very specific set of circumstances one recent evening when my mom was in town for a visit. Namely, it was a Thursday night, I'd had a long day at work (they all seem to be that way lately), and had completely spaced out pulling something from the freezer to … Continue reading Chicken Butternut Curry Soup
Brazilian Chicken Curry
Today is the 31st anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. That has absolutely nothing to do with this recipe whatsoever, but just thought I would share 🙂 Here in the Pacific NW it is a big deal to ask, "where were you when the mountain blew?" Well, according to my mom, I was in … Continue reading Brazilian Chicken Curry
Grilled Steaks with Cumin Cherry Tomatoes
The flavor of cumin could be described as the "definitive" spice of foods we typically associate with the Southwest US and Mexico. Of course, it is also a signature flavor of many dishes from the Middle East, Northern Africa, Northern India, Nepal, and many other places around the world. It is among the most widely used spices in … Continue reading Grilled Steaks with Cumin Cherry Tomatoes
Spicy Sausage Stew
It seems these days we have been so busy and who isn't? We have managed to be without a microwave for two months, but no way could I do without the crockpot! Use up what you have in the fridge. Prep time on this recipe is easy too. Gather Up: 6 to 8 large sausage … Continue reading Spicy Sausage Stew
Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Here is an easy to make dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes and packed with different flavors. Served over riced cauliflower, you can have this as a meal in itself - which is what we did the other night. Gather Up: 2 large chicken breasts, cut into tenders 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil … Continue reading Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Smoked Pork Spare Ribs
Say the words "spare ribs" to nearly any red blooded American male, and his saliva glands will kick into high gear. There is something about digging in with your fingers and eating meat right off the bone that satisfies our "id" and reconnects us with our primal ancestors. It's no wonder that parts of the … Continue reading Smoked Pork Spare Ribs
Wasabi Tuna with Jellied Onions
It's been a while since I pulled out some of the tuna fillets we have in the freezer from the incredible fishing trip I took last August. So the other night, I thought it would be a good time to try something different. I started with the basic idea of tuna seared with a wasabi crust … Continue reading Wasabi Tuna with Jellied Onions
Quick Turkey Soup
Part of our weekend routine is to sit down with our own hand-written book of recipes, our folder of clipped recipes, and the other sources we draw from for ideas and inspiration, and put together a menu for the week. We make notes on adjustments, compile a list of ingredients needed for everything on the menu, check it … Continue reading Quick Turkey Soup
Wine-Herb Grilled Chicken
Grilling is a great way to cook just about anything (in my opinion, at least), and chicken is no exception. Chicken can still end up a bit bland, however, unless it has a good rub or marinade prior to going over the coals (it also helps to use bone-in pieces). So when you want to … Continue reading Wine-Herb Grilled Chicken
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