documenting recipes of real food and great ingredients
documenting recipes of real food and great ingredients
The Miami Vice is our new cocktail that we are drinking these days and it is the perfect drink for the summer. It is spicy from the cayenne pepper (not painfully spicy) and tart and sweet from the limes and the rhubarb that are in …
Looking for a quick cocktail to make that tastes AMAZING. This St Germain gin and tonic is just that! If you are not familiar with St Germain, it is a liquor made from elderflowers and it is a little sweet with great flavor. It tastes …
Aperol and soda is a wonderfully light and delicious drink. It tastes great as your primary drink on hot evenings or as a light drink before dinner, an aperitif. Aperol liquor is actually made from rhubarb! It requires little to no mixers to make a …
Mango Lassi is an Indian drink that is made in India during their extremely hot summers. Mango lassi is an adapted version of the more traditional Indian drink, Lassi which is a plain sweetened yogurt drink. Most people are familiar with the mango lassi from …
Mexican Horchata is a drink with origins that are believed to date all the way back to the 8th century. Some horchatas are made from the starches of rice and some from the starches of nuts. Many countries have their own version of this drink …
Some time ago I came across this recipe for chicken skewers and I have never stopped making them because they are so delicious! These skewers are so moist because I marinate the chicken in the citrus and garlic marinade then keep brushing them with the marinade …
If you have been following along with me for a while then you know I love grilled meats with sauces! Grilling doesn’t have to be complicated to make your food taste amazing, in fact quite the opposite! For me, I have found that if you …
If you are looking for a new twist to add to your hot dog game, then this is it! These Asian style hotdogs are going to be your new game changing bbq dish that will impress almost everyone! The Brussels sprouts are used in place …
Roasted acorn squash is a wonderfully delicate and delicious way to prepare this Autumn vegetable. Acorn squash is not overly sweet like some other squash varieties making it a wonderful side dish to go with many meals. There is not much you need to do …
Potato and brussels sprouts gratin is a wonderful way to bring together two delicious vegetables into one cheesy dish. Most people think only of potatoes when they think of gratin but adding other vegetables into the mix really changes things up and adds more flavor …
Sugared cranberries or frosted cranberries are one of the easiest recipes you can make. They make a great addition to so many things and they look really beautiful. The ingredients for these cranberries are very simple. You will need: sugar fresh cranberries water That is …
Garlic and Tomato rubbed crostini is a really easy and very flavorful way to make a crostini. Crostini is a charred bread usually brushed with olive oil before charring or grilling and then topped with salt and sometimes topped with other flavors like this recipe …
Fresh cherry tomato sauce is one of my all time favorite quick and fresh sauces to go over pasta! Cherry tomatoes add a wonderful burst of flavor in this sauce and they are not cooked all the way down, leaving their shape mostly in tact. …
The Miami Vice is our new cocktail that we are drinking these days and it is the perfect drink for the summer. It is spicy from the cayenne pepper (not painfully spicy) and tart and sweet from the limes and the rhubarb that are in …
Pork kebobs with a sticky cherry bbq sauce is my new favorite skewer for grilling. The pork that is used is from a boneless pork chop cut and the sticky bbq sauce is made from fresh summer cherries and all the usual bbq ingredients. If …
Zucchini is such a delicious and versatile vegetable that is readily available at the grocery stores and farmers markets in the summer. When zucchini is in abundance in the summer having a arsenal of recipes is important in making sure you don’t get sick of …
Italian basil mayonnaise is a really simple and delicious way to enjoy mayonnaise on your favorite sandwiches. This mayonnaise recipe starts with regular store bought mayonnaise and then adds bright vibrant flavors to make this traditional condiment taste out of this world delicious. The ingredients …
Cherry limeade is one of those all American summertime drinks that is so refreshing and full of flavor and a great way to cool down during those hot summer days. Also, cherries and limes are in abundance during the summer and this drink is a …
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