A Blog Buffet
Time to put that fragrant fresh basil to good use. We’re sharing several fresh basil recipes to inspire ideas for your own crop or the abundant basil at local markets at the end of summer. Fresh basil is one of the great smells and tastes of summer. It’s wonderful in soups, pasta, appetizers, pizza and…
How to smoke a brisket in a smoker includes all the best research, experience and tips by guest chef Bob to get you to a tender, mouth watering smoked brisket. We included a great shortcut and step by step instructions that even a novice can follow. First, let me introduce our guest chef, Bob Goodman….
Sweet juicy peaches wrapped in crispy salty prosciutto and drizzled with Balsamic reduction create these pretty peach and prosciutto summer appetizers. Super easy! Actually, these summer appetizers are so simple, I feel a bit guilty calling them a recipe. And, admittedly, they are not new. My only contribution to these little gems is to thread…
These classic lobster rolls bring back memories of visits to Maine and Nova Scotia. Lightly seasoned tender lobster meat in a soft grilled roll. Yum!! Back in the day, our family would stop by a roadside stand, order a couple of lobster rolls made with lobster fresh from the ocean that day and inhale them….
Tomato season is finally here. Fragrant, sweet tomatoes bursting with flavor – the best! We’ve pulled together some delicious fresh tomato recipes along with a few tomato tips. When tomatoes are at their peak, I love a no-fuss tomato sandwich with toasted buttered bread, a thick slab of tomato and some kosher salt. Or a…
There’s something groan-worthy about taking that first bite of a perfectly cooked tender, juicy well seasoned steak. Here are the steps and tips for how to grill the perfect steak based on years of grilling and research. Yum. This grilled steak recipe is nothing fancy. I use a gas grill (although charcoal is fine too)…
A healthy, quick, light vegetarian or meat meal-in-a-bowl, this build-your-own Vegetable Wonton Soup is super versatile. And a perfect weeknight meal. I love making this soup when when I’m feeling lazy and want to whip up dinner in 20 minutes or so. Virtually everything in this soup is optional or ‘to your taste’ except the…
When you know how to grill a pizza and you have fresh or store-bought pizza dough on hand, an amazing grilled pizza is only minutes away – any way you like it. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. I’ve made grilled pizza at least a dozen times this summer, trying out different toppings…
