There's a Lebanese restaurant in Cleveland, Taza, that J and I LOVE. We eat there nearly every time we're in town. Until now, the recipe for their delicious lamb kofta has eluded us. This weekend when everyone else was grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, J finally managed to perfect this recipe with the help of … Continue reading Lamb Kofta and Harissa Yogurt Sauce
Horseradish Grilled Salmon
It's no secret I love salmon, especially grilled salmon. But the usual flavors (terriyaki, dry rub, etc.) weren't what I was in the mood to eat for dinner. Luckily, that's when J found this amazing horseradish recipe. We skipped the cream sauce because we didn't have it on hand, but using this as a marinade … Continue reading Horseradish Grilled Salmon
Easiest Grilled Asparagus
I'm a recent convert to the deliciousness that is asparagus. I recently had the grilled asparagus at the Drunken Fish in St. Louis' Central West End. They were delicious! I also figured they couldn't be that hard to recreate. So when I saw a miso, wasabi and ginger salad dressing at the local grocery, I … Continue reading Easiest Grilled Asparagus
Seared Tuna
I love ahi tuna. I love it grilled, raw and just about every way in between. I finally perfected seared tuna. The key is to marinate the tuna and then pat the outside to nearly dry with a paper towel before searing. Ingredients: 1/2 tbs sesame oil 1 tbs soy sauce 1tsp rice wine vinegar 1 … Continue reading Seared Tuna
Turkey Stuffed Peppers
This easy meal takes less than a half an hour including cooking time. It's perfect for one of those rushed, weekday meals. Ingredients: 6 ounces ground turkey breast 4 green or red peppers 2 tbs olive oil 1/4 cup shredded carrot 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup minced onion (red or white) 1/4 chopped baby … Continue reading Turkey Stuffed Peppers