Archive for July, 2008

1 lb. boneless, skinless chikcen breasts 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 Tablespoon fresh basil 1 tablespoon fresh oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 lb. summer squash, sliced thick 1 lb. tomatoes, washed and...

The summer is prime time for outdoor grilling but as with everything, we must think about safety.  Use these simple guidelines to grill your food safely and prevent harmful bacteria that can cause food-borne illness. 1. Defrosting: Always defrost your meat and poultry completely before grilling so it...

Ingredients: 5 lb. fresh beef brisket 2 oz bbq brisket rub (recipe suggestion) 1 pints beer 1 large spanish onion 3/4 cup cider vinegar 1 lb. chipotle pepper Procedure: Chop the chipotle pepper, and onion then add it to a bowl with the 1/4 of the spice rub and the beer and vinegar to make a marinade. Pour...

3-4 pound slab of spare ribs 2 tablespoons Sweet paprika 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons high quality Chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons Granulated brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons Freshly-ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon Garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon Onion powder 1 tablespoon White vinegar 1/2 teaspoon...

2 medium sized zucchini 2 tablespoon olive 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon salt Heat oil over medium high heat and then cook zucchini, stirring frequently, until zucchini begins to brown and is tender.  With a slotted spoon – remove...

Everyone loves this classic appetizer.  Honestly, I’m not a huge seafood fan, but I do enjoy a good baked clam! 2 dozen clams 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoons bread crumbs 1 teaspoon parsley or chives 1/4 teaspoon oregano Salt & pepper Grated...

Believe it or not, I found this recipe in my local grocery stores sale circular.  It came out so good and they had some fresh ripe peaches on sale too! 4 peaches, halved, pits removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 cups of baby arugula 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped Dressing: 1/4 cup white balsamic...