Sambal Salmon Tacos It’s nice to have a spring seafood recipe that’s easy to pull together. The only ingredient you may not have on hand is Sambal Oelek. This spicy ground chili sauce is used in a variety of cuisines. Pick up a jar, it’s inexpensive, and you will find all kinds of ways to…
Category: Lunch
Gazpacho
I just made my first batch of gazpacho this summer for an event. I served them as shooters and they were a hit. Keep making this recipe all summer as the tomatoes ripen. A great starter to a summer barbecue in small bowls or serve as a shot. Gazpacho Makes approximately 32 oz 1 1/2…
Autumn Salad 2.0
Here’s an updated version of my Autumn Salad from last year. This version has bacon, goat cheese, along with dried fruits, nuts and pears. Really you can add any combination of items in your pantry. Amounts can vary, use what you have and what’s in season. Great for your Thanksgiving table , lunch/ brunch with…
Grilled Chicken Sliders
It’s been a long time since I posted a recipe and I’m going old school with this one. Too many times we’ve all had a grilled chicken sandwich. Boring right? They all feel the same. I’m mixing it up by making this a slider. Adding grilled romaine lettuce, homemade Italian vinaigrette marinade, and a green…
Autumn Harvest Salad
This is my riff on a salad I had this fall. It was full of greens, beets, golden and red, pears, pumpkin seeds and a pomegranate vinaigrette. I added walnuts and some kale. I used an apple cider vinaigrette in place of the pomegranate vinaigrette. A delicious addition would be adding bacon, feta or goat…
Savory Leek Tart
Savory leek tart.What a simple treat, and a simple recipe.The most difficult part is making sure your leeks are clean. Chop and rinse to get rid of any grit. Quality pre-made pastry is a game changer, but if you love to make dough, you got this. Sauté a little, roll out the dough, spread your ricotta,…
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