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Chicken Papaya Salad with Herb Parmesan Vinaigrette
Papaya--"Fruit of the Angels", is a nutritional tropical fruit that is packed with vitamins. Not only does the fruit aid in digestion, it is also full of vitamins A, C and E, which are three powerful antioxidants that help reduce cholesterol and pr (read full article)
NEW: Balsamic-Honey Marinated Carrots
Here's an easy, tasty and healthy dish that serves well as either a side or as a rustic-style appetizer. If you have ever dined at Pesto in South Philadelphia (one of my favorite restaurants), you may have had their similar, rustic family style dish (read full article)
Pulled Pork BBQ
Oh, how I wish I had a photo to share with you. We had dinner the other night -- pulled pork BBQ -- and it was delicious. My daughter, the BBQ sauce guru of the family, ate every bit and even licked the plate clean. Maybe I should have taken a pictur (read full article)
Chicken and White Bean Chili
Will this blog explode if I post one more chili recipe here? Probably. But that's a chance I'm willing to take. I've got a situation here.My fridge seems to be breeding poblano peppers. Like tribbles. Only greener and more tasty. I could swear (read full article)
Insalata di riso
Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when even the enthusiasm of even the most avid cook can begin to wane. Italians often turn to easily prepared dishes that need minimal or no actually cooking. Salads are an obviou (read full article)
BBQ Pork Chops and Sweet Onions Recipe
Ingredients 6 to 8 center cut pork loin chops, 1 inch thick allow 1 per person 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 large sweet onions, such as Texas or Vidalia 2 cups smoky barbecue sauce, divided The zest of 2 oranges, divided The juice of 2 oranges, d (read full article)
Okra Saute’
This side dish from Simply in Season is super quick tastes like summer. Ingredients: 4 C okra (cleaned and trimmed, I sliced mine) 1 large onion (sliced) 2 sweet peppers (chopped) 1 chili pepper (seeded and sliced) 2 large tomatoes (diced) salt to (read full article)
A TOUCH OF AUTUMN
Autumn is on its way and with it comes the vegetables that the Farmers' Markets in this area are so well noted for. Squash, pumpkin, beets and of course zucchini, lots and lots of zucchini. A trip to our local farmers' market a couple of days ago pro (read full article)
Jack Daniels Mopped BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients Spice Rub: 3 tablespoons ground paprika 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 rib pork chops, about 1 1/2-inches thick (12 ounces each) Sauce: 2 cups Ja (read full article)
Souper Saturday!
Hello! I know it is still summer, but on these cooler days my thoughts turn to fall! It is my favorite time of the year - I am giddy with excitement at the thought of picking apples, pumpkins, red peppers, etc.. I feel soup goes hand-in-hand with the (read full article)
Independence Day Special - Part II (The recipes)
So starting with my first recipe, ready in ten minutes time and absolutely easy, healthy, Zero Oil, Zero Cholestrol recipe. Here it is - "The Tri-Coloured Healthy Salad" Servings – 2 Preparation Time – 10 minutes INGREDIENTS- Carrots Grate (read full article)
BBQ Rosemary Pork Kabobs Recipe
Ingredients Rosemary Vinegar: 2 cup white wine vinegar 6 sprigs fresh rosemary 3 cloves garlic, crushed KABOBS: 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbs. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. fresh rosemary 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1 pound pork tenderloin, in cubes 1 pound red potatoe (read full article)
Chicken and Rice
I haven't made this dish in years, but it just sounded so good! And it was!!! I put four boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a crockpot and cooked until done. I made a Rice Cooker (6 cups) pot of rice. I shredded the chicke (read full article)
Tuscan street food
Image © AT Casa I wrote a post on Panelle some time ago, providing the recipe for the typical Sicilian street food fritter made with chickpea flour.But I had completely forgotten about Cecina! During a recent weekend escape in Lunigiana, I was p (read full article)
Grouse with polenta and girolles
This is an economical way to get four good starter servings out of two grouse. (You can do the same dish with wood pigeon.) Make the polenta the night before; once set, it will last a few days in the fridge. 2 oven-ready grouse salt and freshly gro (read full article)
Spaghetti & Meatballs
When I was in high school, during the summer between my junior and senior year, I had a part time job at a pizza joint near our home. The owner's wife worked with us and told us her father was the retired Maitre D at Moran's Restaurant in the F (read full article)
Garlic Cottage Cheese
Have you ever had garlic cottage cheese? No? Well, you're missing out... In the first restaurant I worked at, we served garlic cottage cheese. In fact, the restaurant (named the Black Cat), was known for it. It was served as part of a relish t (read full article)
Shrimp Creole
Here is a Creole favorite: shrimp in spicy red gravy. This is a delightful mix of fresh vegetable and shrimp. It’s a very quick, easy meal with a huge 'wow' factor." Delicious with a bowl of rice. Servings: 6 Ingredients • 3 pounds medium shri (read full article)
BBQ Grilled San Antonio Pork Roast Recipe
Ingredients 1/2 fresh pork leg roast, about 3-1/2 to 4 pounds Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce 1/2 cup grape jelly 2 teaspoons chili powder Preparation Prepare medium-hot banked fire in kettle-style gril (read full article)
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients: 2 ½ pounds pork tenderloin coarse salt freshly gound black pepper fresh sage garlic powder 7-8 slices of bacon Directions: Remove about ½ inch off the tapered end of each tenderloin [...] (read full article)



