RedEye Sauce

Recipes posted a year ago: Butternut and Endive Pork Steaks This sauce was inspired by a recipe I saw recently for RedEye gravy - something I had never had myself but sounded tasty.  Use this to dress up simple grilled chicken or pork and you're in for a tangy treat.  I added a couple of … Continue reading RedEye Sauce

Pineapple Pork Steaks

Recipes posted a year ago: Sweet Chile Cashew Chicken Salad (popular at potlucks!) Poblano Lime Sauce Lime Cilantro Chicken I need to show off my newest apron.  This is from another pattern  and fabric I have had for a while and finally put my sewing machine to work.  It is nice to have a new … Continue reading Pineapple Pork Steaks

Chicken Pot “Pie” Soup

Recipes posted a year ago: Mustard Grilled Chuck Roast Apple Fennel Salad North India-Style Chicken Curry In the past we have enjoyed a great chicken pot pie recipe, but of course the word "pie" generally insinuates some type of crust which often contains wheat.  I suppose I could have made up my own crust from almond … Continue reading Chicken Pot “Pie” Soup

Grilled Salmon with Hazelnuts

Recipes posted a year ago: Chicken with Fennel and Squash Balsamic Round Steaks Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potato Hash You gotta love the Pacific Northwest for the seafood!  I decided to cook a Kokanee that Casey caught last summer with my Uncle John.  I have always thought it interesting that John, who has an incredible passion for fishing, … Continue reading Grilled Salmon with Hazelnuts

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Recipes posted a year ago: Spicy Tamari-Ginger Green Beans Lime Honey Pork Chops Lime Honey Cashew Coleslaw I had a honey mustard chicken salad at a restaurant once and wanted to try to mimic the recipe.  I think I came pretty close.  This is delicious!  Nice and tangy just like I remembered.  It goes together … Continue reading Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Barbecued Thai Pork

Recipes posted a year ago: Paleo Dump Soup Dijon Grilled Round Steak Teriyaki Meatballs Sorry for being slow on the posts.  We went to Seattle this last weekend.  We had a great time and ate some Chinese food and some Moroccan food.  It is always fun to try dishes traditional of other countries.  It gives … Continue reading Barbecued Thai Pork

Grain-Free Chocolate Cake

Recipes posted one year ago: Fried Turkey Tenders with Mushroom Wine Sauce Cool Cucumber Avocado Dressing Grilled Salmon with Coconut Dijon Sauce I have seen a few recipes over the last couple of years for grain-free chocolate cake.  The ingredients and amounts all vary slightly.  It's almost hard to go wrong really.  I have had … Continue reading Grain-Free Chocolate Cake

Eating Away from Home and Restaurant Ordering (aka Can I Have “that” Instead of “this”?)

Since this is a cooking blog, we obviously cook a lot.  Sometimes though, we like to have someone else do the cooking for us, but don't really want to sway from the delicious and healthy foods we are used to eating.  We have specific places we like to go because we know the quality of … Continue reading Eating Away from Home and Restaurant Ordering (aka Can I Have “that” Instead of “this”?)

Grain-Free Cinnamon Muffins

Recipes posted one year ago: Pesto-Roasted Summer Squash Nut Cookies Thai Curry Casserole My oldest daughter asked me to make cinnamon rolls.  Those of you who have no flour in your house at all know this can be tough.  I admit that I do miss cinnamon rolls...sometimes, but working at a local donut shop when … Continue reading Grain-Free Cinnamon Muffins

Ironman Cacciatore

Recipes posted one year ago: Roasted Turkey Breast with Herbs Paprika Pork Chops with Warmed Mango Chutney My friend Neil and I have recently reconnected.  We have known each other since middle school, but haven't talked much until our 20-year-reunion and of course, Facebook.  He has completed two Ironman triathlons and many other triathlons and marathons; … Continue reading Ironman Cacciatore