Seared Cod with Fennel Slaw highlights the simplicity of flaky cod with earthy fennel bulb, briny capers and accents of citrus. Fennel bulb is one of those herbs that can be used for both the bottom bulb portion and the top herb portion. It has flavors similar to anise and is lovely paired with citrus. It’s super easy to grow and really looks beautiful when fully mature with delicate yellow flowers. This recipe uses thinly sliced portions of the bulb to create a light and refreshing slaw together with the juice of lemons and oranges. A few capers are added to the mix for that burst of brininess that works…
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Steak Bites with Herby Mushrooms is a delicious one pan meal ready in less than 15 minutes with very few ingredients. It’s like steak dinner, but without the hassle. This is one of my favorite ways to stretch one steak into more than one serving. Pieces of steak quickly seared with cremini mushroom, shallot, garlic and herbs tossed with butter and Worcestershire sauce to create a one pan dinner that is truly amazing. I wrote the recipe for two servings, but if you serve over mashed potatoes and add a vegetable on the side, you can really stretch and get four servings. The cubed pieces of steak get seared on…
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Grilled Shrimp & Nectarine Salad with honey lime dressing drizzled over mixed greens, toasted pecans, fresh pea pods and queso fresco. I love a big green salad packed with all the ingredients. I use my standard method of some type of greens, plus a cheese, add in something crunchy, seasonal veggie or two. Make it a meal with a protein…the possibilities are endless. I make this salad at least once a week in the summer. We love how the honey lime grilled shrimp taste with the juicy nectarines. Most of the ingredients I keep on hand. I always keep a bag of either pecans or walnuts in my freezer. They…
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Perfect for a summer soiree, these light and fresh Grilled Chicken Caesar Spears are bite size and packed with flavor. Grill your own chicken breast or use pre-grilled bite size chicken from your local grocery. These Grilled Chicken Caesar Spears are SUPER FUN to eat! Chicken breast gets coated in mayonnaise and my favorite spicy seasoning then grilled up to perfection on my Weber charcoal grill. Of course, you could make this even easier by purchasing pre-grilled chicken bites at your local grocery. I know I’m always looking for quick and easy recipes during the hot Summer months. Recipes that get you away from the kitchen and outside where all…
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Spice it up with these chili rubbed pork chops and corn relish. Tender grilled pork that’s been rubbed with a blend of chili spices and topped with a seasonal relish of corn, peppers and tomatoes. Celebrate summer in just 15 minutes with this easy to follow weeknight meal. When summer rolls around, it’s time to eat corn. I love coming up with creative ways to use corn. Anything from a quick relish, like this, to a corn puree and of course, just plain old buttered corn. It’s fresh, it’s seasonal and it’s budget friendly. All things that make me very happy. I like buying my corn on the cob from…
