Category: Entrees

Grilled Caesar Chicken Kebabs

Today is the third day of September. School has started (or is about to) and the leaves are just starting to turn from green to orange and red. Yup, it’s fall (well almost). But here in Southern California it still feels like we’re right in the middle of summer. The temps at the beach have… Continue reading Grilled Caesar Chicken Kebabs

Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa

One of my favorite things to cook on the grill is steak. I love marinating it for hours in a variety of spices, salts and vinegars. I love listening to it sizzle as I lay it on the hot grates. I love watching it sear and then trying to patiently wait before I cut into… Continue reading Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa

Grilled Lamb Chops with Cucumber Relish

My sons are picky eaters. It seems that whenever I ask A what he wants for dinner, he comes back with a very short list: pizza, chicken nuggets or hot dogs. Every so often I’ll get a request for tacos or quesadillas, but most of the time it’s the first three. So while Friday night… Continue reading Grilled Lamb Chops with Cucumber Relish

Earl Grey-Crusted Pork Loin with Fennel and Apples

I love tea. I’ve been drinking it since I was a child. I used to take it the way the English do, with milk and honey. But somewhere along the way I forwent the milk, and now I just drink it with honey. Sure I’ll add stuff to it every so often like lemon or… Continue reading Earl Grey-Crusted Pork Loin with Fennel and Apples

Matzah-Crusted Salmon

Breadcrumbs are a staple in my house.  Mainly because my sons are big fans of anything breaded. While chicken tenders are their first choice when it comes to dinner, they’ve also been known to gobble down the occasional fish stick or piece of pork schnitzel. If the protein can be breaded, they’re in. That’s why… Continue reading Matzah-Crusted Salmon

Blackeyed Pea Orecchiette Pasta

Anyone out there a fan of blackeyed peas? I am. Or rather, I am now. Up until a couple months ago I’d never even tasted the delectable little beans. But thankfully Melissa’s Produce changed all that when they sent me some of their Steamed Blackeyed Peas for New Year’s. I loved them so much I… Continue reading Blackeyed Pea Orecchiette Pasta

Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops

I first discovered the farmer’s market in high school when my mom and I would go to the one located near the Civic Center in Marin County. We’d go on Sundays starting in the spring because that’s when our favorite fruits, the stone fruits, came into season.  I continued the tradition through college and even… Continue reading Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Meatballs

My husband hates meatballs, meat loaf… even super thick hamburgers. He always says they’re too heavy for him, too thick, you get the picture. But the boys and I love meatloaf and meatballs, so I still try and make them occasionally, especially since spaghetti and meatballs are my sons’ favorite. Well, recently I found a… Continue reading Slow Cooker Meatballs

Blackeyed Peas with Bacon and Pork

Eating blackeyed peas on New Year’s Day is supposed to bring you good luck for the year, so a lot of people eat them as a side or as the main dish. One of the most popular choices out there is Hoppin’ John which is a blackeyed pea dish that’s made with ham hocks and… Continue reading Blackeyed Peas with Bacon and Pork