Lemon Garlic and Ginger Shrimp

Recipes posted a year ago: Tarragon Chicken  Ginger and Nutmeg Sweet Potatoes The other night, I had elk steaks thawed out to go on the grill, and Karen had picked up a pound of pre-cooked shrimp from our local seafood market.  Since steak and shrimp go together so well, I decided to throw this together … Continue reading Lemon Garlic and Ginger Shrimp

Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Recipes posted a year ago: Quick Cheesecake Treats Thai-inspired Beef and Melon Salad I have to admit to being a bit of a newcomer to enjoying Brussels sprouts.  In fact, it wasn't until doing this post for our site that I really started to enjoy these little "baby cabbages."  Now, I look forward to the … Continue reading Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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

Creamy Coconut Shrimp

Recipes (and info) posted a year ago: Grocery List (list is always linked at top left for you to download!) Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs Strawberry Cherry Walnut Salad Not too far from us there is a great seafood store.  I love to buy my Old Bay seasoning there.  They usually have a great selection of wild caught … Continue reading Creamy Coconut Shrimp

Pork Cabbage Rolls

Recipes from a year ago: Orange Coriander Chicken Thighs Fennel Citrus Shrimp I honestly have no idea what caused me to think about making cabbage rolls the other night for dinner - except maybe the fact we had an extra head of cabbage and some ground pork in the refrigerator that needed to be used up.  … Continue reading Pork Cabbage Rolls

Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Recipes from a year ago: Herb-Roasted Chicken with Fennel Pork Chops with Apple Cabbage Slaw If you're looking for a simple recipe for a weeknight, this is a good one.  You can pair it with roasted spaghetti squash for "spaghetti and meatballs," or you can simply enjoy it as a thick hearty soup like we … Continue reading Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Flank Steak Italiano

Posts from a year ago: Taco Salad Guacamole Steak on the grill is always a great mid-week meal that is both easy and quick.  With cuts like flank steak, which is tougher in texture than other cuts, it is best to plan ahead a little and marinade things - but this doesn't mean you have … Continue reading Flank Steak Italiano

Greens with Garlic and Olive Oil

Recipes posted a year ago: Cauliflower Rice Pesto Baked Salmon Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes Here is a quick and easy side dish.  I used beet greens here, but any greens would do such as turnip greens, collard greens, or mustard greens. Note that I put a lot of pictures in the post for how easy this recipe … Continue reading Greens with Garlic and Olive Oil

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