Seafood Brodetto
A lot of recipes for fish soups and stews can trace their origins to the coastal areas of Italy where seafood reigns. One such dish is cioppino, the pride of many find California restaurants, which was...
View ArticleShort Rib Sliders with Snow Pea Slaw
Sliders and slaw are one of those combinations that’s hard to beat. And these days, a lot of restaurants and fast-food operations have picked up on this. And the slaw is served with all sorts meats,...
View ArticleCheyenne Burger
A Fourth of July get-together without burgers would like Thanksgiving without turkey, St. Patrick’s Day without corned beef, syttende mai without lefse. Here’s a recipe from the king of burgers...
View ArticlePulled Pork Tostadas with Slaw and Chipotle Cream
It’s hard to escape the allure of pulled pork these days. Anyone who has been to quick-service restaurants such as Subway, Quizno’s or Burger King may have noticed the places have barbecued pulled...
View ArticleLawry’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese
There are just some foods that you associate with comfortable, casual dining. Casseroles are one type that comes to mind. Another is pizza, which can satisfy the heartiest of appetites. I’d like to add...
View ArticleGrilled Chicken with Lemon, Mint and Soy
There’s hardly a more popular way to prepare food in the summer than on the grill. And one of the most popular foods is chicken, whether it’s boneless breasts or bone-in thighs and legs. Amateur chefs...
View ArticleThe Howie Burger
Show me a person who doesn’t like a burger cooked on the grill, and I’ll show you a vegetarian. Let’s face, anyone who eats meat would find it hard to turn down a nicely formed patty on a fresh bun...
View ArticleIce Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Cookies and ice cream: Can you think of a better combination? If you are a kid, the answer is no. And you probably wouldn’t get much disagreement from grown-ups, either. So, what’s the best way to...
View ArticleChicken Sausage Kebabs with Pineapple and Peppers
It’s no secret that sausage is one of the most popular foods around. There is evidence that it was a favorite of the Greeks and the Roman more than 20 centuries ago. I don’t find that hard to...
View ArticleClassic Comfort — Bread Pudding
A lot of people consider bread pudding a classic comfort food, especially those who live in the South or have their roots on the other side of the Mason-Dixon line. Actually, it’s considered “extreme”...
View ArticleGrilled Pesto Chicken
People have been stuffing food with other foods for a long time. A Roman cookbook from more than 2,000 years ago suggests that. And whether you’ve thought about it or not, stuffed food recipes give...
View ArticleScotch Eggs
The London Olympics are finally here. And with it, there will be a lot of people tuning in their televisions to check out the action. And with all of this TV watching, there will be a lot of eating...
View ArticleNew Wave Tea Sandwiches
There’s nothing more British than the tea sandwich, which may take a number of different forms. But generally, these little sandwiches are finger food that is easy to handle and can be eaten in two...
View ArticleHomemade Maple-Bacon Crunch Ice Cream
July may be National Ice Cream Month, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best time to indulge yourself in one of America’s favorite pastimes. And that is especially true if it is August, the temperature is...
View ArticleQuesadillas de Camarones
If you are looking for good ethnic food when dining out, it makes sense to go a restaurant where the help is familiar with the cuisine. At least that’s been my experience. That premise held true today...
View ArticleTuscan Tuna Sandwich
There’s not a much better time to make a sandwich than during the summer. And it’s usually pretty easy to come up with fresh ideas for sandwiches during the summer, too, since garden fare is at its...
View ArticleKey West Shrimp
Shrimp and cocktail sauce is an easy and delicious appetizer. It’s served at countless parties and many restaurants across the country. One of the reasons this appetizer is so popular at home...
View ArticleSteak Nachos
There are some people who follow the old adage about what to eat when you are traveling: You don’t order beef when you’re on the coasts, and you don’t order seafood when you’re in the heart of cattle...
View ArticleUpside-Down Peach Cobbler
There is something about Colorado peaches that makes them special. They’ve been described by some aficionados as the closest thing to heaven. I would have to agree. My first taste of Colorado peaches...
View ArticlePickled Dilled Beans
Anyone who has green or yellow beans growing in their garden knows that there’s no stopping them if you keep picking them on a regular basis. I’ve been harvesting beans (both green and yellow) for...
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