My first taste of grilled octopus was at a Spanish tapas restaurant in Portland, Oregon. It was perfectly grilled, crispy, tender and so delicious. And I was hooked!
A perfect Spanish appetizer!
Dahn and I recently visited a Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago and ordered the grilled octopus served with roasted fingerling potatoes, lettuce greens and a lemon vinaigrette. This easy grilled octopus is my version of that memorable meal. …
Lemon lovers, beware! This Preserved lemon butter is addictive! Keep a supply of this lemony butter in your refrigerator. It will add an extra element of flavor and sparkle to your favorite dish. Lemons are a friendly companion in my kitchen, I buy them by the bag at Costco. Every now and then I have…
Strawberry basil goat cheese ice cream may sound like an unusual combination but trust us, this works. The flavors are really quite amazing together. This is a sweet, creamy and incredibly rich ice cream. It isn’t surprising to find strawberries in a dessert but how often do you find basil and goat cheese in something…
This is the best blackberry crumble in the land. It is loaded with juicy ripe blackberries and brightened up with a hint of lemon zest and cinnamon. There is an EXTRA LARGE helping of crumble topping because I am crazy about a sweet, crunchy streusel like crumble. You just can’t end your summer without this…
Fast, easy, and delicious: Sauteed portobello mushrooms finished with garlic, thyme, and a splash of wine. This simple side dish creates tender, meaty strips of portobello mushrooms that cook in record time. You can make these sauteed mushrooms as a side dish that goes well with steak and chicken or you can use it as…
It can take a full day to safely thaw a Cornish Game hen in the fridge. If you don’t have that kind of time just leave it in the freezer and cook it from frozen in the Instant Pot. Cook frozen Cornish game hens in the pressure cooker and you will have dinner on the…
We are loving the south-of-the-border flavor in this Chicken Enchilada Casserole, which seems to combine the best of both worlds: cheesy comfort food with the ease and low-maintenance of a casserole. Oh, and bonus points because it’s gluten-free! This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is an easy weeknight, dinner-in-a-dish that we are sure your family will love….
Our Lemon Cake Roll is a tart and luscious cake that is elegant enough for a special occasion dessert, yet somehow feels right as a mid-day treat paired with a cup of coffee or tea. Well in my opinion, this cake makes for a perfectly acceptable breakfast, too. 😉 This Lemon Cake Roll is a…
Dress up your favorite salad with a Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette. This salad dressing is a welcome alternative to your usual salad vinaigrette. It is a tangy, citrusy blend with tiny bits of preserved lemon rind infused throughout. If you are a lemon-lover and have a jar of preserved lemons hanging out in your fridge then…
This is the best way to grill boneless, skinless chicken breasts. These techniques will give you a grilled chicken breast that is tender, plump and juicy. It is chicken done right. And don’t worry if the weather isn’t cooperating. You can do this indoors or outside and you can apply these tips to a charcoal…
A crisp, crunchy crust surrounds each delicate fillet of our Parmesan Crusted Sole. The thin fillets cook quickly under the broiler as the coating of Parmesan cheese, paprika and lemon zest melts into a golden crust. Fished from the waters off the Oregon Coast, our Dover-style sole is a light, flakey fish with a slightly…
I promise that if you try this recipe you will savor the best Creamy Mushroom Risotto ever! We have loaded our risotto with an assortment of tender wild mushrooms which adds a robust, earthy flavor to our creamy risotto. This mushroom risotto is so creamy you will suspect we added a dose of heavy cream…no,…
Liquid nitrogen ice cream dots: almost as much fun to eat as they are to make! This dessert is a combination of the things that make life fun. The recipe involves delicious ice cream, fun textures, playing with food, and best of all, an element of danger. It’s a science project that is enough to…
Preserved lemons are among the heart of Moroccan cooking. As a matter of fact, they are one of the most important ingredients used in their cuisine. They add brightness, salt and flavor depth to tagine, stews and many of their dishes. You can buy a jar of preserved lemons in most International markets but for…
These grilled pineapple chicken kabobs are tender and juicy. A special marinade sauce infuses the chicken with flavor and tenderizes the meat. The grill adds an incredible layer of smokey-charred-flavor that can’t be beat. Grilled pineapple is amazing! It makes an incredible dessert that is low in fat and almost too easy to eat. But…
This elegant Lavender Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb is a special treat that calls for a special event dinner. It is a perfect choice for those holiday dinners or a small, intimate gathering. The crunchy lavender and pistachio crust highlights the succulent, tender flavor of lamb.
This passion fruit ice cream has an intense sweet-tart flavor of passion fruit that will transport you to the tropics. It is incredibly creamy and smooth with a bold fruity flavor. You are going to LOVE this ice cream. You won’t believe how much passion fruit flavor there is in this ice cream. Store-bought ice…
