Deviled Eggs. What a throwback! Well, they’ve made a comeback of sorts. Traditional eggs barely need a recipe. Ingredients from your favorite salad can be used to create these tasty treats. The anchovies add a salty, briny flavor and the breadcrumb topping adds that garlic crouton flavor we love. […]
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Tomato Mint Quinoa
This Easter I’m grilling lamb chops, served with a mint pesto. I need a side. A gluten-free side. With family members needing to follow a strict diet, this recipe is the perfect companion for lamb. (If not using quinoa, I would choose Israeli Couscous). Served warm or at room temperature, […]
One-Pot Lemon Scallop Pea Pasta
Here’s a tasty one-pot meal. The buttery scallops, silky pasta and seasonal sweet peas combine with a delicate lemony sauce to have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes. One-Pot Lemon Scallop Pea Pasta Serves 3-4 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb small scallops, Frozen (thawed) scallops are […]
Watermelon Radish and Smoked Salmon Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing
The star of this salad, watermelon radishes, are named for their vibrant pink centers. They taste like other radishes; slightly sweet and a bit peppery. A mix of seasonal greens, english cucumbers and smoked salmon, along with the lemon dill dressing complete this colorful spring dish. Watermelon Radish and […]
Mini Guinness Chocolate Floats
I love a full bodied stout. I love coffee. I love chocolate. These mini floats combine all those flavors in one or two tasty sips. The Guinness, with its rich, creamy notes, is the perfect partner for chocolate ice cream. Boozy whipped cream is a terrific topper. Take a […]
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas With Pineapple Avocado Topper
This enchilada recipe will brighten up any winter day. Avocado, lime, pineapple and cilantro are tossed together for a crisp and flavorful topper. The filling: smokey chicken, poblanos, rice and cheese. It’s an easy one sheet pan prep. Simply mix, stuff, roll and bake and you’ve got yourself a healthier, […]
Sear-Roasted Halibut with Blood Orange Salsa
Enjoy citrus as lemons, limes, grapefruits and oranges are at their peak right now. And blood oranges, with their beautiful pink/red color, create the perfect salsa to accent this flaky white fish. This dish is easy to prepare…start with a sear on the stove and finish in the oven for a […]
A Simple Carrot Soup
This is the simplest of carrot soups. It has 5 ingredients….onions, carrots, curry paste, coconut milk and lime. Saute and puree. To finish be creative. I topped with a squeeze of lime, micro-greens, roasted chickpeas and a few dollops of chili oil. Enjoy a bowl of warm, cozy, healthy and […]
Chocolate Panna Cotta with Spiced Pepita Brittle
This decadent dessert is simple to make and requires just a few ingredients. It can be made in advance of the big night and promises a creamy and chocolatey end to a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. The pepita brittle complements the panna cotta, offering a smokey and salty side. Chocolate’s not […]
Creamy Avocado Spinach Pesto
Do not go to the Dr. two weeks after the holidays! Randy came home from a physical with a slightly elevated cholesterol number. What!? The blogger wife needs to step up her Dr. skills. High cholesterol is one of those health issues that can sneak up on you. We really […]
Simple Beet, Arugula and Feta Salad
I love beets. But even if you’re a hater PLEASE give this simple (15 minutes, 4 ingredients) garnet-hued salad a try. The beets are raw and take on a completely different flavor. This salad is earthy, bitter, savory and sweet…with a crunch. This will be part of my Valentine’s […]
Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin & Fennel
Pork and fennel are a distinctive pairing. It works. When the fennel roasts it takes on a subtle, earthy, caramelized flavor. It’s an easy one (sheet) pan dinner. Celery root puree is the perfect accompaniment to this meal. Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin & Fennel Serves 4 1 1/2 Ib. (or close) […]
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry
Do you have any left over red pepper jelly from the holidays? I did… thanks Biz. That single ingredient was the inspiration for this Asian inspired dish. Why order carry-out when this delicious low-calorie meal is ready in 15 minutes. You will likely have most of these ingredients in your […]
Greek Salad with Marinated Flank Steak
Healthy Mediterranean cuisine for a perfect and refreshing weeknight salad. All the classic Mediterranean ingredients are present…kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, seedless cucumbers, green peppers and Feta cheese on a bed of Romaine lettuce. Adding flank steak makes for a hearty entree but feel free to swap out for a couple […]
Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken
Here’s a quick and easy skillet dinner to start off the New Year. You simply brush a mixture of olive oil, thyme, fennel seeds, salt and pepper on the chicken and place them on a bed of lemon slices and onions. A splash of wine while cooking turns the […]
Mushroom Lasagna
You’re in menu planning mode for the holidays. Do you go with the usual beef tenderloin and all the perfect sides or shake it up?? THIS decadent lasagna just might be the answer. Pasta sheets layered with a simple mushroom ragout, nutty Parmigiana-Reggiano, and a creamy, rich béchamel sauce. Serve […]
Dark-Chocolate Bark with Dried Cranberries, Candied Ginger and Pepitas
Christmas bark is a great option for a quick and tasty hostess gift. It requires only a few ingredients that you most likely have on hand. Making bark can be as creative as you want to make it and NO BAKING REQUIRED. I chose sweet cranberries, candied ginger and pepitas…sweet […]
Baked Egg Boats
Baked Egg Boats. Hollow out a baguette, pour in a tasty mixture of egg, pancetta, green onions and cheese, then bake. It’s that easy. Serve with a side of pancetta wrapped asparagus or fruit. Baked Egg Boats Makes 4 4 demi sourdough baguettes 5 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 4 […]
Roasted Acorn And Delicata Squash with Pomegranate & Parsley
This is a perfectly simple way to prepare the season’s premier harvest. Acorn and delicata squash are drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper then roasted at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. The result is a tender, sweet and nutty side for your holiday table. To finish top […]
Maple Roasted Carrot Salad
A seasonal salad chock-full of ingredients we love this time of year. By roasting the carrots, they don’t just become tender, they become sweeter with delicious caramelized edges. The carrots are sliced diagonally to give them more surface to caramelize. Adding maple syrup sweetens them to the next level. Adjust […]
Apple Pie Pancakes
Apple Pie Season. Take advantage of those iconic flavors and create these delicious pancakes. Yep, take all the ingredients, add grated apples and you’ll have your go-to autumn breakfast. I’ll be replacing my traditional pumpkin pancakes with apple for the morning after this year! Apple Pie Pancakes Makes 7 or 8 […]
Spaghetti with Warm Bacon-Mushroom Vinaigrette
A KEEPER!!!! Smokey, earthy, savory and a touch of sweet. Did I forget anything? I used thick cut Applegate bacon which set the tone for this amazing dish that pulled together in less than 30 minutes. This pasta would make a nice appetizer or serve as an entrée with a […]
Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney
There’s a chill in the air, a hint of autumn….roasting season. Time for “pork chops and applesauce!” This recipe highlights how well pork plays with autumnal fruits. I’m using a leaner, flavorful, inexpensive cut of meat…pork tenderloin. The tenderloin cooks quickly, about 20 minutes, which makes it perfect for a weeknight […]
Panang Curry
This recipe is being added to our weeknight repertoire! The rich, creamy sauce has a subtle coconut flavor with a kick from the curry paste. A squeeze of lime adds a bright finish. Serve over brown rice. For a lighter version use Lite Coconut Milk. Panang Curry Serves 6 2 […]
Pear Almond Tart
This Pear Almond Tart allows the seasonal pear to upstage that pumpkin and apple. The combination of flavors is a natural. A sweet crust is filled with a golden brown buttery almond cream and sliced poached pears. For serving, drizzle with caramel sauce, top with salted caramel ice cream, a […]
Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken
I’m savoring those last flavors of summer with this Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken. Another thirty minute meal in one pan. Simply saute your chicken, create a quick garlic balsamic glaze and then reunite the chicken with the sweet sauce. Add garden fresh cherry tomatoes and sliced mozzarella. Top with fresh basil […]
Mesa Grill’s Hatch Chili Cheeseburger
A fantastic cheeseburger to celebrate Hatch Season and a food flashback!!! After reading this recipe I was quickly reminded…I have had this burger before!! First bite put me at the dining table of Tom and Maureen a year ago. The chatter began around the table…..”best burger I have ever […]
Hatch Chili Chimichurri
The 2016 harvest of New Mexico hatch green chiles has arrived…a big deal for you pepper lovers. These peppers are only available once a year, harvested exclusively in Hatch Valley New Mexico August thru mid October. Hatch Valley provides the trifecta of soil, climate and altitude for these southwest […]
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
There are those rainy summer days that call for a cozy dinner away from the grill. This is it. This season’s harvest is coming to an end and this recipe incorporates all those farm stand favorites. The vegetables are roasted, giving them a rich flavor and the lasagna is […]
Basil Vinaigrette
Basil. The taste of summer. This dressing, otherwise known as “Maureen’s Dressing,” is all you need for your seasonal salads, a drizzle for your burrata, a side for your grilled meats or…your shoe!! It really doesn’t matter what your put this on….it’s heaven in a jar. 1/3 cup extra […]