I’ve been making this dish for over thirty years…I always just called it Beef Pie…recently I saw a recipe with very similar ingredients called Tourtière…which is actually a Canadian dish made with beef and potatoes that originated in the Provence of Quebec – the vessel it is made in is called a Tourtière…so now I’m calling my dish Tourtière too! It’s another one of my hubby’s favorite meals as it’s very hearty and perfect to serve in early Autumn… Continue reading
Here’s another salad to make for lunch with healthy, fresh ingredients…all under 20 minutes…healthy & fast…my kind of meal! Continue reading
This is by far my husband’s favorite way to eat veggies. The key is the tomato paste, white wine and vegetable broth. You can use whatever fresh vegetables that are available to you…I’ve made it with just about every kind of veggie and it always comes out tasty! Continue reading
Did you know that the potato originated in southern Peru sometime between 8000-5000 BC? Wow…pretty cool. Anyway, I’m glad that they’re still around and are just as delicious now as they were back then. Mashed, boiled, roasted – Any way you make ’em. Today I’ve used baby potatoes so they cook up quicker and have a wonderful creamy flavor. The thyme adds a perfect little note to that creamy flavor… Continue reading
After a long morning of golfing one recent Saturday my hubby came home hungry…so I assembled this really delicious sandwich for him to munch on…thick & crispy seasoned bacon, grilled seasoned chicken, fresh avocado and sharp cheddar cheese with a creamy Dijon-Ranch aioli on toasted sourdough bread…it really hit the spot! Continue reading
In reality Tacos Al Pastor are made on a Spit…pork is grilled on a rotisserie and the meat is sliced off like they do when serving a Gyro…but I don’t have a Spit…or a rotisserie even…so I make mine in a slow cooker. No hassle…just delicious! I serve these on many a Taco Tuesday… Continue reading
Romesco Sauce is a blend of toasted almonds, roasted red pepper and other yummy ingredients. In the past I’ve only ever served it over chicken thighs…today I decided to change it up a bit and serve it over Rotini pasta. It’s a rich nutty sauce that fills all the nooks and crannies of Rotini! So, so good… Continue reading
Summer grilling is still upon us – why not grill the beautiful bounty from the farm stands and turn them into a quick appetizer, side-dish or Meatless Meal? Eggplants and peaches are absolutely perfect right now…here is a simple way to turn them into a delish dish! Continue reading
We are still enjoying summer poolside and I love to have my friends over several times a month to sip cocktails and have appetizers. I have learned to let the girls bring some of the goodies… but I also like to have a few goodies of my own. So here is a little snack I made for one of our poolside afternoons. Continue reading
