While this year is much better than last year, it’s still HOT. We were at 108 F with humidity of 30%. This is just downright miserable temperature and our electric bill is out of sight. The garden is on perpetual life support right now so harvesting fresh greens is out of the question. So what to do for dinner? Continue reading How to Beat the Heat – Ahi Poke and Caprese Salad
Shrimp and Squash Ribbon Salad with Citrus Basil Pesto and Grape Tomatoes

Sticking with the flavors of summer and light, easy to fix weeknight meals, this is another delightfully refreshing and delicious dish. Continue reading Shrimp and Squash Ribbon Salad with Citrus Basil Pesto and Grape Tomatoes
Poached Nairagi (Striped Marlin) with Lime Basil Pesto on Tomatoes

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high…I love the summertime, even with the brutal Texas heat. I guess it was about time to get really hot. It’s August after all but you sure can beat the heat with this deliciously refreshing meal. Continue reading Poached Nairagi (Striped Marlin) with Lime Basil Pesto on Tomatoes
Herb Crusted Salmon with Garlic Roasted Asparagus

This ridiculously simple and flavorful dish makes another wonderful weeknight meal. 😀 Continue reading Herb Crusted Salmon with Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Rabbit with Mustard Sauce on Polenta

Every time I think of rabbit I can’t help but think about Elmer Fudd and “dag nabbit silly rabbit!” Poor old Elmer. He never would catch Bugs Bunny; a good thing, too, because we never would have seen Bugs anymore. Bugs was always too crafty for poor blundering Elmer. Fortunately, this rabbit wasn’t too crafty because we had it for dinner and it was delicious. Continue reading Rabbit with Mustard Sauce on Polenta
Swordfish in Sriracha Escabeche Sauce
Sweet and tangy with a little kick of heat on the end and pretty, too. This is a flavor packed, simple meal that will excite your tastebuds and make you smile. Continue reading Swordfish in Sriracha Escabeche Sauce
Porchetta Sous Vide

How can you possibly go wrong with pork stuffed with pork? Here piggy, piggy, piggy… Continue reading Porchetta Sous Vide

