Filet Mignon Rumaki Appetizer Rumaki is a Polynesian appetizer with bacon-wrapped chicken livers and water chestnuts. I don’t know about you, but I’m not a big fan of chicken livers. But the flavors used in the Polynesian version including ginger and garlic are wonderful. This recipe is a spin on Ramaki using either filet mignon or prime top sirloin. The meat and one whole (or half if you prefer) water...
Read MoreCilantro Pesto Quesadillas w/Mango Corn Salsa 2 Cups loosely packed cilantro 1 Cup loosely packed parsley 3/4 Cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup lime juice 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded 1 garlic clove 3/4 cup olive oil Salt & pepper Large flour tortillas These quantities make about 2 cups, each quesadilla uses about 1/8 cup Spread 1/8 cup pesto on tortilla, sprinkle with 2 oz. cheese, top with second...
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This is the real deal… no eggplant, no tofu.. just old school meat and mushroom lasagna so hearty it’s hard to be hungry enough for seconds! I vary the recipe each time depending on whether I want it more cheesy, meaty etc…. you can also increase the ricotta to give it more density. . . or increase the meat and cheese ingredients if you have a super deep pan and want more layers. Ingredients: 1 lb lasagna noodles Extra...
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Make this Southwestern chipotle potato salad recipe for your next backyard barbecue or holiday party. I love using chipotle chiles in just about anything. The adobo sauce in the can has fantastic flavor and can be used to spice up any traditional meal. The result is a lightly spicy and smoky flavor. This Southwestern chipotle potato salad will stand out from the plain-jane varieties at the next BBQ! Oh and if you really want to add some...
Read MoreSweet, tangy and spicy dressing that is delicious with tomatoes, avocados or Mexican style salads in addition to traditional green salads. The amounts are approximate… adjust accordingly to your taste: Ingredients: 1 Clove garlic 2 scallions 1 ripe mango, peeled and cut-up 1 habanero chile, seeded 2-4 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey (or more to taste) 3-6 tablespoons olive or coconut oil 1/4 cup cilantro,...
Read MoreThis sounds so good – It was worth the post. My friend Caron Golden – a food, grocery and restaurant critic in San Diego shared this with me. She also has a fabulous blog worth checking out called www.sandiegofoodstuff.com! From Kitty Morse’s Cooking at the Casbah. Sea salt, lemons, sterilized qt.jars. Slice off tips of lemons. Cut vertically 3/4 down, turn over & cut 3/4 down 90 degrees from cut on other side. Stuff...
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