Author: Linda

Tarragon Pork & Brandy Shallot Cream Sauce

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It’s another beautiful Sunday! Yesterday we spent the day at the beach in the company of my brother Rob and his wife Maria and two of their children and it was a simply fabulous beach day! Today is a low-key, relaxing day to recover. On most Sundays my husband joins me in the kitchen with a glass of red wine as we create our family dinner. On today’s menu we have one of his favorites – Loin pork chops marinated with tarragon and served with a brandy cream sauce that is simply divine. This meal would be great served with a side of Heidi’s Cheesy, Garlic & Herb Riced Potatoes! Enjoy… Continue reading →

North Carolina-Style Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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I love that pork is so versatile! These tasty sandwiches are a great mid-week delight. In fact they are my son Andres’ favorite sandwich – if it were up to him we would have them every week. What’s great about them is that you pop them in the oven and walk away until they’re ready to serve. They are topped with a vinegar-based BBQ sauce and crunchy coleslaw. Can you say “Yum”? I can… Continue reading →

Coffee Rubbed Rib Eyes

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The first time I ever tried coffee-rubbed steak was at The Capital Grille. I had a Kona-Rubbed Rib Eye..Wow, what a steak! Mouthwateringly delicious. I wanted to try my hand at making these at home…Today’s steaks were not dry aged but that would certainly make them only that much better. These Rib Eyes were fresh from the Amish Market. They’re seasoned with a coffee-spiced mixture, grilled to perfection then topped with a Dos XX Amber reduction…now that’s the perfect steak!    Continue reading →

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

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Remember how I love Tres Leches Cake? I consider it the best cake in the world…but…I also love chocolate. Just about anything chocolate! So I said to myself, “Self, why not combine the two?” And of course, myself answered “Why not?!” It was a great combination for a dessert! So, here’s my take on a Chocolate Tres Leches… Continue reading →

Greek Turkey Burgers

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If you like Greek Salad, you’re gonna love these Greek Turkey Burgers. The burgers are seasoned with all the flavors of Greece and topped with a marinated combo reminiscent of a delicious Greek Salad; tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, green peppers, red onions and Kalamata olives marinated in a simple dressing, and feta served on pita bread slathered with a scrumptious Greek yogurt dressing! Fork and knife may be required… Continue reading →