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I had a big bunch of basil from the local market and decided to make a batch of pesto. I was thinking about what I could make with it and remembered several years ago I had made a grilled chicken with vegetables and orzo. You can always use store bought pesto, of course I am…
I think that this blog has documented I have a thing for limes. Sweet or savory dishes taste great with the addition of lime. A few summers back I was looking for something to bring to our annual 4th of July barbeque. On the Martha Stewart website I came across these cookies. The cornmeal gives…
I have had a few shrimp recipes waiting to be tried so I thought I would try both in one weekend. A little shrimp cook off shall we? The first was from Cooking Light and featured a Jalapeno Lime Marinade. This one is easy. Marinade for a half hour and off to the grill. This…
Who doesn’t enjoy a good chocolate chip cookie? While visiting Joy the Baker last week she was testing out chocolate chip cookies based on an article in the New York Times. The author was advocating for refrigerating the dough 24 hours before cooking for the best cookie. Looking at the site I saw they had…
My aunt gave me this book called My Last Supper by Melanie Dunea. It features 50 top chefs and what they would chose for their last meal. It is a fun read and features recipes from each of the meals. Some of quite fancy and some are down to earth. I am more on the…
Summer leads to a craving for salads. With an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables it is easy to put together a light summer salad. When it is hot out, the last thing you want to do is heat up your kitchen or cook over a hot stove. One of my favorite salads is one…
This morning I realized I had these wild blueberries that needed to be used. I searched my pantry for what I had and started looking for a recipe to match. The result was a moist Blueberry Coffee Cake. It is easy to throw together, bake, pour yourself a cup of hot coffee and indulge!
So I have the best new recipe for you! I was in Puerto Vallerta a few weeks ago and we went to Daiquiri Dick’s for dinner. It is located on Los Muertos beach and is a beautiful location. Both my aunt and I had the Grilled Lemon and Garlic Chicken. It was so delicious. The…
Summer means BBQ’s with friends and family. I am getting ready to host a BBQ for my friend Deanna and her husband, who is visiting from Texas. We share a love of cooking and great restaurants. I am searching through my recipes to put together the perfect meal and came across an old favorite. I…
Happy Fourth of July! Not only am I celebrating the 4th but also the beginning of a nice long weekend. I know, your thinking you just had a vacation! What can I say… So here is an easy way to dress up your watermelon. The syrup is a mix of fresh lime juice, honey and…
At my local farmers market almost every booth has white peaches. I love the flavor of them and try to incorporate them into many dishes over the summer. There is nothing like going to the market, supporting local growers and coming home to create new dishes. Last year I discovered a great recipe by Bobby…
Today I decided to make a pizza using some of the veggies I had left over from the week. At Pizzeria Mozza, my favorite restaurant in LA, they make this goat cheese pizza with caramelized shallots, leeks, garlic and bacon. I decided to make my own version. Nothing can compare to Nancy Silverton’s dough so…