Ancho Chile Rub

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We use this rub for a variety of dishes. I have posted at least 3 dishes using this rub so far and was in the process of posting another. So rather than try to figure out which recipe has this rub recipe, I decided to make it it’s own post. There is very little heat so don’t let the title scare you away. Give this a try. You will like it. Continue reading Ancho Chile Rub

Ancho Crusted Seared Bigeye Tuna with Mango-Coconut Salsa

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Another fresh, summertime, weeknight meal. 🙂 Staying with my theme of light refreshing summertime meals, this is what we made for dinner last night. Continue reading Ancho Crusted Seared Bigeye Tuna with Mango-Coconut Salsa

Sautéed Breaded Scallops with Lemon Butter and Garlicky Broccolini

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Another bright, summertime, weeknight meal in less than 30 minutes that was beautifully delicate yet full of flavor. Rachael Ray eat your heart out as this meal is pretty to look at, unbelievably tasty and you don’t have to choreograph your every move to prepare this meal in 30 minutes. Continue reading Sautéed Breaded Scallops with Lemon Butter and Garlicky Broccolini

Duck Pastrami

Duck Pastrami

WOW! This dish is amazing! Continue reading Duck Pastrami

Brandied Figs

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There is nothing like the unique taste and texture of fresh figs. They are lusciously sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of their seeds. A fresh fig tastes like a mix of a peach and a strawberry. Unfortunately, fresh figs are one of the most perishable fruits and have a very short harvesting season. As a result, figs should be purchased only a day or two in advance of when you are planning on eating them. Once the season is done you have to wait until next year unless, of course, you preserve them in some fashion. Well, this is one of my ways for preserving figs. Continue reading Brandied Figs

Scallops & Asparagus with Capelli d’angelo & Minneola Tangelo Butter Cream Sauce

Scallops & Asparagus with Capelli d'angelo & Minneola Tangelo Butter Cream Sauce

Here is something for a little change of pace. Back to light summer flavors. This is a dish you really want to try. Continue reading Scallops & Asparagus with Capelli d’angelo & Minneola Tangelo Butter Cream Sauce

Leftovers! Hatch Green Chile & Cheese Grits with Eggs

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What a wonderful breakfast from leftovers! As Baby Lady says: “sometimes dinner is just so good you have to have it for breakfast the next day.” This was one of those breakfasts and it was good. Continue reading Leftovers! Hatch Green Chile & Cheese Grits with Eggs

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