Back to dinner posts we go. This is a beautiful and tasty dinner packing a whole lot of flavor. Continue reading Seared Ancho Crusted Tuna Steak with Chile Lemongrass Soyu and Diced Mango
The last two posts, Hearty Beef Stock and Rich Chicken Stock, were a prelude to this post. You see, without those two posts you simply cannot make this recipe. The backbone and base of this soup is the stock. Canned or box stocks or broths will give you a soup but not one you want to serve your guests. This recipe is the real deal. Continue reading Classic French Onion Soup
Today was Cinco de Mayo (El Día de la Batalla de Puebla). For those unfamiliar with Cinco de Mayo, it’s not Mexican Independence Day. It commemorates the Battle of Puebla where the much more poorly equipped Mexican army of 4,000 crushed the 8,000 strong French army as France was trying to expand the French Empire into Latin America. Despite Mexico being finally conquered by France, Cinco de Mayo is still celebrated today. It is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. Continue reading Cinco de Mayo Rellenos de Camarones
Another easy weeknight meal packed with flavor. This trout dish has it all. You have the beautiful sweet, tender, flakiness of the trout with the crunch factor of the almondine crust, the tanginess from the fresh lemon, the saltiness from the capers with the earthy floral notes of the parsley. And to make it even better, from prep to dinner is less than 30 minutes. Wow. Racheal Ray aint got nothin on this dish. 😉 Continue reading Trout Almondine with Lemon & Capers
Falafels!! Tasty fried veggie morsels, served in a pita (or a lettuce wrap for those carb conscious foodies). It can be served as an appetizer or as an entree. Continue reading Garbanzo and Fava Bean Falafel
The weather has been beautiful of late. Bright blue skies, sunny with temperatures in the upper 70s. It’s at times like these when the primal instincts take over. It’s ideal time for grilling and spending time outside. Continue reading Grilled Salmon with Roasted Corn Salsa
This is a lovely dish that combines a previous post into a full dinner. The blend of flavors is breathtaking and it’s pretty to boot! Continue reading Swordfish with Citrus Pesto on a bed of Spaghetti Squash with Lemon, Onions, Peppers, Capers, Tomatoes & Cilantro
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