Year: 2013

Leftover Steak Salad

Leftover Steak Salad

I had leftover steak from my BBQ Tri tip and decided to make a yummy salad with the leftovers. Now, there is no recipe needed for a good salad. Just look in your fridge and see what you have. On this occasion, I found: 2 […]

What do you call these kitchen gadgets?

There is a marketing term called a ‘generic trademark’ which essentially is the effect of a brand or company name becoming so synonymous with a particular product that the product itself is referred to by the brand or company. Some of the brands which best represent […]

How to Pickle Peppers

How to Pickle Peppers

I love growing peppers in my little urban garden because these plants generally produce so much fruit. It makes me feel good about my gardening skills because they always produce, no matter how bad your skills are! In fact, one banana pepper plant and one jalapeno […]

Grilled Turkey Breast with Garlic and Lemon

Grilled Turkey Breast with Garlic and Lemon

I love turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas but it is about June/July that I am craving some good turkey again. What better way to enjoy some poultry than throwing it on the grill? Try this grilled turkey breast with garlic and lemon for some variation […]

Blackened Fish – Spice Rub Recipe

I make up random spice mixes all the time to put on fish, chicken, pork, and steak. You really can’t go wrong if you keep the following in mind: 1) What YOU like! 2) What meat you are serving. 3) What else you are serving. […]

Bacon Pasta!

Bacon Pasta!

Bacon pasta sounds pretty good because everything is better with bacon, right? Well, what if you also sneak in some healthy vegetables at the same time? Then it’s tasty and healthy. Check out this bacon pasta with shredded Brussels sprouts and roasted corn. Level of […]

Indian Rice with spices and garden peas

Indian Rice with spices and garden peas

Rice is a great go to side dish for so many meals. I love it. But once again, my eyes were opened wider to a whole new realm of rice as a side dish after McNack’s spent time with Asha Gomez, chef/owner at Cardamom Hill restaurant in […]