Avocado Basil Hummus
This Avocado Basil Hummus is so absolutely delicious. The avocado and fresh basil really takes your ordinary hummus to a whole new level. Warning - it's addictive!
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes about 2¼ cups
Burger Upgrade
You can upgrade your burger by buying both ground beef and turkey and mixing in cheese, bacon, onions, etc. These are custom, made-to-order burgers that will sure to please everyone.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
Arugula and Peach Salad with Pistachio Goat’s Cheese Balls
This Arugula and Peach Salad with Pistachio Goat's Cheese Balls is a delicious salad, which could almost pass as a dessert.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
One Pot Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Rice
This One Pot Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Rice is really fast to make and you only have to wash one pot! It's great for a busy week night meal.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Basil Cream Sauce
This Basil Cream Sauce is very versatile. You can use it for a sauce for chicken, shrimp, salmon, and fish. It would also be good as a dip for fresh vegetables.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes ½ cup
Pasta with Bacon, Corn, Parmesan, Basil & Lemon Cream
Fresh summer corn makes a delicious pasta mix-in.This Pasta with Bacon, Corn, Parmesan, Basil & Lemon Cream is a wonderfully summery pasta dish. I used Trottole pasta which is in the shape of spinning tops.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Green Beans and Cucumbers with Miso Dressing
This Green Beans and Cucumbers with Miso Dressing is very similar to a Chinese Smacked Cucumber Salad. You basically smack the cucumbers and green beans with a rolling pin then tear them up into pieces. You can get out all of your aggressions while making this delicious and refreshing salad.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Japanese Grilled Chicken Meatballs (Tsukune)
Tsukune is a Japanese chicken meatball which is basted in a sweet and salty glaze. The make a great appetizer or snack. These Japanese Grilled Chicken Meatballs are broiled and not actually grilled. They are easy to make and easy to eat!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Pear, Almond & Honey Phyllo Tarts
My daughter Zoe made these delectable Pear, Almond & Honey Phyllo Tarts. I usually have puff pastry in the freezer, but this time I had phyllo dough. You can make it with either. Puff pastry would actually be easier, but the phyllo is SO crispy and wonderful.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: Makes 12 tarts
Marinated Grilled Tri-Tip
Marinades have only three main components: acid, fat, and flavorings. Marinades add flavor tenderizes the meat by breaking down the outer layers of connective tissue. The fat or oil is to help retain moisture and creates a caramelized brown finish during cooking. Flavorings are what make your marinade go from so-so to spectacular, which can be fresh and dried herbs, spices, onion, garlic, and condiments and sauces like mustard, soy sauce, sugar, molasses, honey, and ginger. This Marinated Grilled Tri-Tip has all those components. You can use it on all types of beef - London Broil, flank steak, skirt steak, etc. I always marinate meat in a ziplock bag.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
