Carne Asada

Recipes from the past: BLT Salad (with homemade mayo) Quick Cube Steak with mushrooms Grain-Free Chocolate Cupcakes Carne asada literally translates to "roasted meat," but it is so much more than that.  Good carne asada starts with an economy cut of meat (typically skirt or flank steak) that is marinated in a mixture of citrus and … Continue reading Carne Asada

Chicken Fajitas

Recipes posted a year ago: Primal Biscuits Wine-Herb Grilled Chicken Shallot-Pecan Asparagus Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo - so what better recipe to post today than one inspired by the great flavors of Mexican and Southwest cuisine.  While purists may complain that fajita traditionally refers to a specific cut of beef, no one can argue … Continue reading Chicken Fajitas

Citrus Pork Tenderloin

Happy Veterans Day, 11/11/2011  Thanks to all those who have fought for our freedom! Recipes posted a year ago: Mango Salsa Beef and Mushroom Stew This recipe I have had for a while from an unknown magazine, calls for you to marinate your pork.  The amount of time is up to you, 30 minutes, 4 hours, or … Continue reading Citrus Pork Tenderloin

Bengali Roasted Chicken

This recipe uses a unique blend of ingredients common to the Bangladesh area with a mixture of veggies and sweet potatoes to make a complete meal.  Roasted in a very hot oven, the yogurt sauce reduces down to a thick glaze coating.  This recipe will make a lot, so you'll have plenty for leftovers, or enough … Continue reading Bengali Roasted Chicken

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