Category Archives: Dinner

To Shell or Not to Shell

Posted on 05/21/2013 by

Nothing says spring like fresh fava beans. I love these things so much that this winter they are going to be an addition to the garden. Before I get to the delicious risotto in the photo though there is a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Fire Up the Grill

Posted on 05/12/2013 by

Summer is just around the corner and we want to get in as much grilling as possible before it gets here. Grilling in the summer, which we do often, is far more miserable than grilling in the winter. Grilling in … Continue reading →

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Tahini Marinade

Posted on 05/10/2013 by

This is a great way to use up tahini. It works well with pork or chicken and can be made up to a day earlier. Use meat with the bone in for this dish. The longer the meat is in … Continue reading →

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Meatloaf Stuffed with Cheese

Posted on 05/07/2013 by

For this meatloaf I used a mixture of ground chicken and beef. This meant that there needed to be a little more moisture in the filling to help compensate for the chicken’s low-fat content. I accomplished this by not squeezing … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Broccoli

Posted on 05/06/2013 by

I  tried something a little different with this stir fry. Instead of adding the sesame oil at the end as a flavor boost, I put it in the marinade. By doing this the oil helped to coat the chicken pieces … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: A Vegetarian Feast

Posted on 05/05/2013 by

We like this meal because it blends seasonal and pantry ingredients. Risotto is good anytime of the year. Stuffed Artichokes Red Wine Risotto Lemon Basil Granita

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Eggplant Stuffed with Chicken

Posted on 05/03/2013 by

This is a great use of leftover grilled chicken thighs and takes very little time to make. Use fresh, firm medium sized eggplant for this. Stuffed Eggplant with Cheese and Chicken 2 grilled chicken thighs chopped into small dice (about … Continue reading →

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Country Boy Grilling

Posted on 04/30/2013 by

Many people out there may consider beer can cooking to be slightly country bumpkin. Most others would just classify it as redneck cuisine. What it lacks for in class, it makes up for in simplicity. Due to the beer can … Continue reading →

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Another Savory Souffle

Posted on 04/29/2013 by

Just because there is no meat in this does not mean it is healthy. It is really really good though. Maybe skip dessert for breakfast tomorrow. This can be made into one large souffle or into many individual servings depending … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Cinco De Mayo Preparation

Posted on 04/28/2013 by

This is a week ahead of time so everyone can plan ahead. Of course nothing says you can’t make a few of these earlier in the week. Instead of a full menu, we’re going al a carte this week. Mix … Continue reading →

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