Corn on the cob used to be just a summertime treat… nowadays almost every supermarket has packs ready to buy so there’s no excuse not to keep on grilling even into autumn. Today’s salad is great for a quick lunch or as a side to any entree…
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Today is Taco Tuesday! These tasty Tacos al Pastor are so simple to make. I shared a recipe for Tacos al Pastor made in a slow-cooker a few years ago and decided to make one for the stove top… although the original al Pastor is pork that is made on a spit-grill, I don’t have one of those, so I cut a pork tenderloin into chunks then braise them in a pineapple-lime broth until they fall apart. Once shredded they fit perfectly into soft corn tortillas. With the addition of sliced red onion, fresh cilantro and shredded cotija cheese these Tacos al Pastor are ready-to-eat!
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I first shared this Ceviche recipe in 2016 – it’s about time we revisited it!
…Ceviche is one of my favorite ways to eat scallops, tuna, salmon… well just about any fish that can be made into a ceviche! The first time I had it was in a Cuban restaurant in Chicago. In Chicago for only a few days, I went back to eat it three times. After I got home I craved it, but no restaurant where I live served it, so I had to remember the flavor profile and learned to make it. Now I have it as often as I like…
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My niece Michelle asked for this recipe recently so I decided to share it on today’s post…Michelle – here it is! Love you girl…
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I’ve lightened up this broccoli soup – leaving all the flavor and very little of the fat! Usually cream of broccoli soup is made with heavy cream, but this recipe doesn’t use a drop…and it’s absolutely yummy!
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My husband is a big fan of capers…he’s likes them on fish, on chicken, in salads…so for lunch one day I made him this Chicken Piccata and served it over angel hair with a side salad…Success!
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I’ve been making these little gems for about a year now and we LOVE them!!! They are super easy to make and a punch of flavor… My Hubby calls them his new favorite dinner. He even asked for them for his birthday dinner!!! I wanted to have shrimp scampi but also had some wonton wrappers that I wanted to use and I’ve cheated using wonton wrappers for ravioli before…. so why not shrimp?!
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Pad Thai is so good! It is a stir-fried rice noodle dish commonly served in Thailand as part of the country’s cuisine. It is typically made with rice noodles and veggies along with either chicken, beef or shrimp. I made today’s quick stir fry with shrimp in about 20 minutes – so it’s perfect for either a quick lunch or dinner…
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I love a good chicken cutlet…these Italian Chicken Cutlets are a breeze to make…easy breezy! Baked in the oven until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Perfectly seasoned…and so flavorful!
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