Homemade Caesar Dressing Believe it or not, the Caesar Salad doesn’t harken back to the days when Julius Caesar ruled the Romaines. The credit goes to an Italian immigrant named Caesar Cardini who operated restaurants in the US and Mexico in the 1920s. Legend has it that he invented the salad one night after running …
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan A vegetable walks into a bowling alley and asks “What is it called if I knock over half the pins on my first try and then knock the rest down on my second roll?” The man behind the counter looks up, shrugs, and says “A spare I guess”. Asparagus …
Simple Smoked Pulled Pork Simple is the word that best describes this recipe. Simple, uncomplicated flavors. Easy and simple preparation. It’s so simple, even a caveman can do it. Smoked pulled pork doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious and it doesn’t need a bunch of exotic flavors or ingredients. It’s probably one of …
Gluten Free Pesto Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers My love for Pesto started when I was a college student and began waiting tables at a restaurant called the Old Vienna Cafe. This was a quaint little place that served European style dishes. When the owners Arthur and Oley were cooking my favorite dishes, I …
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Papa’s Grilled Corn on the Cob This might sound corny, but I think you’re going to think this recipe is a-maize-ing. But seriously, there’s almost nothing better than sweet corn when it’s in season. Picked at the peak of freshness, cooked up quickly and slathered in butter, it really only needs salt and pepper to …
Tequila Barbeque Sauce This Tequila Barbeque Sauce is a sweet yet tangy BBQ sauce that goes great on any grilled chicken and other meats. The tequila adds a unique kick that tastes great, but best of all, it won’t get you drunk. It’s super easy to make, and once you try it, you’ll never go …
Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Parmesan Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Parmesan. Try saying that three times fast. Or not. Tongue twisters aside, this is a super easy and super tasty summer pasta salad that is always a hit at any gathering. The pesto gets the addition of a few different flavors to …
Cucumber Salad One of my favorite sides with a hot summer night’s dinner is a cool, crunchy cucumber salad. I often serve this recipe with our Flanken Cut Short Rib Recipe. The crisp flavor of this salad has just the right amount of acidity and brings a good balance to both tasty dishes. Cucumber …
Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Thyme A quick way to make money is to sell photographs of salmon dressed up in tuxedos. It’s like shooting fish in apparel. Thank you, I’ll be here all week. But seriously, Salmon is easily the most popular fish in the United States. And for good reason. It’s mild, non-fishy …
Frosty Strawberry Dessert Strawberry season brings me back to so many fond memories. As a child, the best part was going to pick those beautiful berries on a sunny Saturday and then sampling them as I picked. Sometimes I think I probably ate more than I ended up with in my pail. My Grandma would …