Summer Grilling Party. Recently, we hosted a dinner party for 8. It was held outdoors. Almost everything on the menu was grilled, including the appetizers and dessert. The formula was simple. Invite a group of guests who like to eat and drink. Make sure they can converse on a wide […]
Recipes
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Smoked Brisket – Smoking with Luke
Smoked Brisket – I had the opportunity this past weekend to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon with my oldest son, Luke, while we smoked a beef brisket in the back yard. This was a “low & slow” activity, so lots of time to talk and bond as father & son, […]
Grilled Tomato and Eggplant Salad
Here is a fun summer salad, a little time intensive, but a crowd-pleaser none the less. You can make earlier in the day, as long as you don’t dress the salad until you are serving it. Ingredients 4 slender eggplants, sliced crosswise ½ inch thick. (You can salt the eggplant […]
Roasted Fruit with Pork or Chicken
Applesauce is the go-to accompaniment for pork chops, pork roast, pork tenderloin, etc. But, with just a little effort, you can raise your cooking game and serve Roasted Fruit instead of applesauce with pork (or even Chicken). It is a simple dish that draws rave reviews from your guests. Roasted […]
Chinese carryout – Leftover rice recipe
When you get Chinese carryout, aren’t you always amazed at how much rice is left over? And the next day, it’s hard as a rock in the carton. You could just throw it away. Or….. You can be slightly creative and make that leftover rice into a nice side […]
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Linguine with Clam Sauce – Keeping with National Pasta Month, here is a standard recipe in our house. Since the idea of this blog is supposed to be simple recipes and techniques, I need to point out there are many ways to make pasta with clams. You can use whole […]