Fresh from My Lilikoi Kitchen
This recipe is adapted from The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook by Nancy Harmon Jenkins. I bought this book many years ago (published 1994) and it sits...
Here is a quick and very tasty way to prepare asparagus. A little bit of miso is a magical ingredient that adds richness and depth...
Perfectly fresh, peak season corn is hard to resist. So when I’m out shopping and spot those bright green husks, I can’t help but grab...
Refreshing Salads for Summer
Once I saw this showstopper of a salad I had to make it. It’s a tower of gorgeous green lettuce leaves, frilly frisee, crisp endive...
There’s nothing quite like fresh, crunchy, sweet corn. Canned and frozen corn are fine in a pinch but they lack that delightfully crisp texture which...
This refreshing salad comes from Samin Nosrat, writer of a James Beard award-winning New York Times best selling cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. We watched...
Sandos
Several years ago, we took a trip to the Big Apple and, of course, we had to try the renowned pastrami sandwich at Katz’s...
Every now and then it’s time for guilt-free indulgence! That’s where this fried Mortadella and Provolone sandwich fits in perfectly. It was one of...
Tri-Tip is a cut of meat that I was not familiar with just a few years ago and one that I did not grow...
Mexican Recipes
Tender beef braised in a rich sauce perfumed with chiles and warm spices makes some of the best tacos on the planet. Rich and...
Braising is the ultimate way to cook tougher cuts of meat into flavorful fork-tender perfection. This Coca-Cola braised pork is cooked low and slow...
Tacos are one of my favorite foods regardless of the filling. Corn tortillas fried briefly until crisp or warmed on a comal are simply...
We often sous vide and water bath can pickles and peppers at home. These cooking methods are great for longer storage. But sometimes a...
Crispy, tangy and refreshing quick dill pickle chips are so easy to make and perfect for your summer picnics. We love pickles and always...
In earlier posts, I’ve mentioned that we love virtually all forms of pickles. These refrigerator dill pickles are scrumptious. Crunchy with a little heat...
