One of my favorite winter meals is short ribs. They’re hearty, filling and rich and I absolutely love them. I’ve made them a few different ways including the slow cooker and a pot on the stove. While one cooks for a few hours longer than the other, the cooking techniques are quite similar. Both require… Continue reading Braised Short Ribs and Celery
Category: Entrees
Green Vegetable Risotto
Comfort food. It’s one of my favorite things, especially when the days get cold. I mean, there’s just nothing better on a chilly, rainy evening than a hot bowl of stew or a big pot of macaroni and cheese. One of my favorite entreés during these winter months is risotto. It’s rich and creamy and… Continue reading Green Vegetable Risotto
Baked Risotto with Sausage
Now that the holidays are over, we’re all focused on eating healthier, less fattening foods. It’s actually the number one new year’s resolution. Well, the number one new year’s resolution is to lose weight, but that usually involves eating healthier so it all kind of goes together. Unfortunately that means no cakes or cookies or… Continue reading Baked Risotto with Sausage
Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
It was 102° here yesterday. 102. I’ve been living in Redondo Beach for over ten years, and I don’t think it’s ever been that hot here. I mean, I live 10 blocks from the ocean. It’s supposed to be cooler on the coast, not stale and sweltering. But I unfortunately can’t control the weather, and… Continue reading Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
Sometimes when it’s hot, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. It’s on those occasions that I turn on the grill. Yes, I know the grill is an open flame and so also quite hot, but at least I’m outside. Still, sometimes grilling up a piece of chicken or beef… Continue reading Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Strawberry season may be coming to a close, but there’s still a couple months left to savor the sweet red fruit. I love strawberries. As a matter of fact, they’re one of my favorite berries. They’re great as a snack and turned into a dessert, but they’re also delicious when added to a savory dish…… Continue reading Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Mojo Pork Chops with Orange and Jicama Salad
I discovered mojo a long time ago. I don’t remember when exactly, I just remember that I liked it. A lot. What is mojo (pronounced MO-ho)? It’s a garlicky, citrusy sauce that’s often used as a marinade and a finishing sauce. It’s Latin-based and it’s always amazing, especially when served on or with pork. While… Continue reading Mojo Pork Chops with Orange and Jicama Salad
Lemony Chicken Couscous Salad
During the hot summer months, one of my favorite meals is a salad. I love salads because they’re cold and light and usually pretty healthy. You can have them with or without proteins, as a side or an entrée, you can even add fruit if you want to. With so many options, they just may… Continue reading Lemony Chicken Couscous Salad
Grilled Cherry Chicken Wings
Cherry season is ending. I’m seriously bummed because I love cherries. Those delicious, tart, little red spheres are absolutely amazing. Yes, I’m a Bing fan. I’ll eat them straight out of the basket, baked into sweets or sauteéd with a savory dish. While I love those sweet cherry desserts, when I add cherries to a… Continue reading Grilled Cherry Chicken Wings
Wax Bean Stir Fry
Every so often I’m in a rush to get dinner on the table. While I like to take my time and make something that takes an hour or longer, two young boys make that nearly impossible. Sure, it’d be easy to unwrap something and throw it in the microwave, but I prefer to make something… Continue reading Wax Bean Stir Fry
Lebanese Hushwee
When there’s a nut allergy in your house, you have to be careful what you cook with. Since Hubs is allergic to nuts, there’s no peanut oil in the house, and every time I find a recipe that calls for something to be “nut-crusted” I skip right over and cook something else. Every so often… Continue reading Lebanese Hushwee