Chimichurri Sauce

It’s grilling season!

This isn’t a perfect example of the sauce. Ideally, the tender leaves would be ever so slightly chunkier. But, that’s the downside of having a powerful food processor. Pulsing the processor as little as one second too long, that fine mince of tender leaves turns […]

Blue Chips & Avocado

It’s an incredible stretch to call this a recipe. But, I absolutely loved this meal and it was delicious. Taking those two facts into account, this makeshift snack/meal deserves to be noted. It was one of those days. I needed lunch and I needed it fast. Two minutes later, I […]

Baked Rigatoni With Gorgonzola Sauce

Super crazy rich… but, so good.

And, to make it even richer, I like to spoon mounds of ricotta down the center. Topped with grated cheese, those mounds of baked ricotta are a meal … or a delicious topping on a piece of grilled bread.

Baked […]

Spiced Cranberries

This year’s spiced cranberries are just about gone. And, we’re not just putting it on the turkey and turkey sandwiches. It’s also delicious on a buttered baguette, yogurt and müesli.

Spiced Cranberries makes almost 4 cups

2 bags cranberries (2 – 12 oz bags) 1 1/2 […]

Chicken Mole Casserole

This is a great way to turn leftover mole chicken into something worth eating.

Chicken Mole Casserole makes 1 9×13 inch baking dish

1 package fresh corn tortillas (at least 20) 2-3 cups mole sauce 2-3 cups shredded chicken 2-3 cups refried black beans 1 heaping […]

Roux

A Caramel Colored Roux

There are a number of ways to make a richly colored roux. You might choose to toast your flour in the oven. Or, you might choose to start the roux on the stovetop and finish it in the oven. Or, if you’re patient, you […]

The Best Meatball Subs… EVER!

Meatball on Mini Ciabatta

I guess you could call this a meatball slider. But, I’d rather not.

Whatever you call it, I’m sure you’ll love it.

Meatballs For Sub, Sandwich, Hero Or Slider makes 1 pot full of meatballs (10-12)

2lb good […]

Meatball Sub Sauce

Until my tomatoes ripen, I’m still using canned tomatoes.

Garden Fresh Meatball Sub Sauce Makes 1 big pot

2 – 28 oz. cans Sclafani crushed tomatoes 1 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 large Vidalia onion, finely diced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 lb […]

Manzano Pepper Hot Sauce

Fruity and spicy, I love these peppers.

Manzano Pepper Hot Sauce makes 1 big bottle

4-5 manzano peppers, washed and seeded 1 onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon butter 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper […]

The Best Salsa In The World

Where can you find the best salsa in the world?

Your kitchen.

Make it your way.

Salsa makes one big bowl

2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, washed 2-4 jalapeños, washed & seeded 1/4-1/2 onion, skinned 2-3 cloves garlic (or try shallots) […]