Monday was a bit chilly and perfect for a crockpot soup. We tried a new one that come highly recommended. However, only after I started making it, did I realize we only had about half the ingredients, so we modified it. It was excellent. I can only imagine how great the original recipe will be! … Continue reading Modified Garlicky Chicken and Barley Soup
With the recent spring heat wave, we've wanted to use the grill as much as possible. We made these shrimp, pineapple and pepper kabab that tasted just like summer! Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup balsamic, red wine or rice wine vinegar About 1-2 tbs honey 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 16 large jumbo shrimp … Continue reading Summer Shrimp kababs
If you're looking for a way to add spice, but don't want to use Srichacha sauce, this is a great alternative. J and I have used it in stir fry already and it is delicious! Ingredients: 4 ounces (about 18) dried hot red New Mexico chili peppers 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as … Continue reading Harissa (Tunisian Hot Chili Sauce)
I was a bit surprised at just how delicious this recipe from Cynthia Sass's Cinch! book was. It smelled wonderful cooking and tasted even better. Note: this recipe feeds one. Double if serving two. Ingredients: 4 ounces (between 5 and 7) sea scallops 1/2 cup wild rice, cooked (we were out and I substituted white, … Continue reading Lemon Thyme Scallops
J and I are always looking for ways to incorporate more fish in our diet. After tasting the AMAZING Fish and Chips at our new favorite restaurant 44 Stone, we decided to try our hand at recreating the dish at home. We came close. J’s Fish Fry 4 filets tilapia or other firm white fish … Continue reading J’s Fish Fry