Archive for October, 2007

This is my go-to recipe for when I’m looking for a nice meal that is super filling and makes for great a great lunch the next day!  This is my basic recipe, but I’ll sometimes get creative and add any extra goodies I have handy in my kitchen.  I also like to spice my plate up with some...

1 beef tenderloin (3-4 pounds), trim the fat 1 tablespoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns 2 tablespoons crushed white peppercorns 2 tablespoons crushed green peppercorns 2 tablespoons pink pepper berries 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Assorted whole peppercorns, for garnish Rinse...

I hope you all have been enjoying the recipes I’ve been posting on my blog. I just put together a brand new cookbook featuring over 100 recipes called, “You Can’t Beat Home Cooking“. I plan to start selling this e-book, but for a limited time, I will be giving the e-book away...

I hope everyone had a great weekend! As I’m sure you noticed, I updated the template on my blog today. I hope you find the new layout easy to read and navigate. I’d like to hear your feedback and/or suggestions. Be well!

Ceviche is a form of citrus marinated seafood salad that originated in its current form in the Viceroyalty of Peru. The marinade used in ceviche is citrus based, with lemons and limes being the most commonly used. In addition to adding flavor, the citric acid causes the proteins in the seafood to become...

Pomegranates: After opening the pomegranate by scoring it with a knife and breaking it open, the arils (seed casings) are separated from the skin and internal white supporting structures (pith). Separating the red arils can be simplified by performing this task in a bowl of water, the arils will sink...

I had some guests over on Saturday who I wanted to impress.  I went directly to my secret recipe box.  This is where I store my best recipes.  Long story short…this beef roast received raving reviews! 1 beef sirloin tip center roast (2 1/2 lbs) 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon snipped...