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Easy Chicken Parm
I’m not Italian so don’t yell at me about being authentic. This is an easy version of a fantastic classic that I’ve made up by taste, not by national pride. Just because I’m not Italian doesn’t mean I can’t make a pretty damn wicked version of Chicken Parmesan. Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 1 cup bread [...]
Grilled Plantains
These little babies are freaking DELICIOUS. Serve them with rice & beans, jerk chicken, whatever. Buy firm plantains. Colour wise just imagine you’re buying slightly over ripe bananas. Slice them up about an inch thick and fry them on medium heat in about a table spoon of butter and a sprinkle of salt until browned. [...]
Peach and Basil Sauce
Basil is one of those great herbs that goes brilliantly with fruit, especially peaches or apricots. I’m using this sauce on salmon here but you could also use it on chicken. It’s very basic and super easy to make. Ingredients Wash, peel and pit 2 large ripe peaches (or 5 or 6 apricots) 7 fresh [...]
Grilled Pesto Corn Salad
Corn salad is perfect for summer meals and is great hot or cold. This version is hot due to the oil and butter in the pesto sauce. If you’re doing a cold version, use a creamy sauce rather than a butter/oil based one. Everything can be made ahead and heated right before serving. Ingredients 1 [...]
Balsamic Figs
These little babies are incredible. Sometimes it’s difficult to find fresh figs but if you can….. try this!!! Mix together 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar sprinkle of salt & pepper Preparation Slice fresh ripe figs in half and set in oil & vinegar mixture flesh side down for 15 or 20 minutes. [...]
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Tags: figsCilantro Coleslaw
This quick but delicious side is my ode to pre-made sauces. There is no reason that you can’t start a recipe with a bottled sauce, as long as you freshen it up with your other ingredients. * if you like cliantro and have lots of it you can also try this Cilantro Pesto. Ingredients 1 [...]
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Tags: easy sides, slawBalsamic Roasted Vegetables on Flat Bread
You can basically put anything on a nice piece of flat bread and it will be delicious. Pick combination’s that you enjoy and you’ll never be disappointed. Here’s a good one to try. I went with the staples of onions, peppers, garlic and tomatoes and topped it with Feta. Ingredients 6 or 7 cherry tomatoes [...]
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Tags: easy pizza, veggieWine Braised Short Ribs
You’ll need a bottle of red wine for this- don’t go over the top expensive but don’t buy crap either. Why would you cook with it if you wouldn’t drink it? A full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec would go great with this rich dish as would a spicy Shiraz/Syrah or Zinfandel. Have another bottle [...]
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Tags: slow cookChicken and Feta Ravioli with Thyme and Brown Butter Sauce
I made my own ravioli pasta for this one, but you can certainly buy pre-made sheets of fresh pasta to make it even easier. This recipe is really all about the chicken and feta stuffing and the browned butter sauce anyways. Ravioli Stuffing 1 cooked chicken breast 1/4 cup feta cheese 1 tbsp cream 1/2 [...]
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Tags: easy pastaCheesy Scallop Potatoes
Potatoes and cheese were simply MADE for each other. this is a perfect side for ham or roast or even a roasted chicken. It’s creamy and cheesy goodness. Ingredients 3 large russet potatoes 1 clove garlic 3 tbsp flour 4 tbsp butter 2 1/2 cups milk 1 tbsp Dijon mustard I small onion salt & [...]
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Tags: cheese and potatoesSeafood Bowl
This is just a giant bowl of delicious seafood. Serve it with warm bread and a big bowl for shells. Mix and match the seafood and fish to whatever you like, just don’t overwhelm the flavors with a bunch of extra stuff. This is a very simple recipe with the fish and seafood being center [...]
Easy Oven Pulled Pork
This recipe for pulled pork, out of your own oven, takes a bit of time with an overnight refrigeration then a long slow cook BUT is definitely worth the wait… I used a pork butt roast (or Boston butt) about 4lbs or so. That made more than enough pulled pork sandwiches for dinner and left [...]
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Tags: pulled porkMasala Crusted Pork Chops
Masala is a traditional Indian spice mixture and it goes quite well with pork. Here we mix it into a breadcrumb mixture for a nice spicy crust on pork chops. You can make your own masala mix however, unless you intend to use it a lot in your cooking it may be easier to buy [...]
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Tags: masalaSalmon Steamed in Banana Leaves
Banana leaves can normally be found in most grocery stores- fresh or frozen. If frozen they only take about 15 minutes to thaw and work just as well as fresh. They make an excellent steaming vessel as they keep all of the delicious juices right where they should be- in the salmon! Ingredients 1 Tsp [...]
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Tags: banana leaves, easy salmonFish Cakes
I LOVE fish cakes. The combination of fish and crispy breading to me is absolute perfection! Do tiny ones for appetizers or larger ones for entrees. Ingredients 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 2 green onions diced 1/2 onion finely diced 1/4 dried chili flakes 2 tbsp fresh parsley roughly chopped 2 cups [...]
Savory Potato Pancakes
You can use this as a side or as the whole dish if you add some cooked fruit or meat. I like it as a side for fish or chicken. Ingredients 2 large russet potatoes grated 1 large onion finely diced 1 egg 2 tbsp rice flour 1/2 tsp onion powder salt & pepper enough [...]
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Tags: potato pancakes, quick side dishesSweet Potato Puree
This is a great side for meat dishes- It’s both savory and sweet and a nice change from just plain roasted potatoes. Nothing wrong with something a little different, especially when it’s this easy. Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp butter tiny pinch nutmeg and cumin Sprinkle of salt Preparation [...]
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Tags: puree, Side DishesGrilled Fruit
Grilled fruit is a perfect accompaniment to almost any summer bbq meal. Mango, apple, pineapple, figs or lemons all work really well. A few things to keep in mind…. Slice the fruit quite thick so that the pieces have a bit of strength. Make sure the grill is on high- you want to char the [...]
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Tags: bbq sidesBBQ Chicken Pizza
This is a quick and easy thin crust pizza with BBQ chicken, veggies and cheese. I tend to use pre-made artisan thin pizza crusts because I am horrible at baking. If you want to make your own pizza dough, fly at it, but thin crust works best for these flavors. Ingredients 1 thin pizza crust [...]
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Tags: easy pizzaBacon and Sweet Potato Soup
Comfort food to me is soup or bacon so when the two are paired, it’s a beautiful thing. This is perfect for cool evenings in front of a fire. It’s thick enough and filling enough to serve as a meal. And it’s very easy to make. Ingredients 4 slices thick cut bacon cooked until crispy [...]
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Tags: bacon, easy, Soup