Salmon Burgers

A friend of mine gave me a very nice piece salmon and this recipe for salmon burgers. They were SO good, I will be making them again. If you want to pack as many nutrients as possible into one meal, salmon is a good choice.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings
Steel-Cut Oatmeal for the Freezer

Steel-Cut Oatmeal for the Freezer

Steel-cut oats are far superior to instant or rolled oats. The texture is better and they are less processed, which means they are better for you. Steel-Cut Oatmeal for the Freezer is an easy and healthy breakfast. Just microwave a serving every morning!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: Makes 21 cups or 7 servings
Italian-Style Slow-Roasted Pork Roast with Oranges & Onions

Italian-Style Slow-Roasted Pork Roast with Oranges & Onions

This Italian-Style Slow-Roasted Pork Roast with Oranges & Onions is falling off the bone, juicy and tender. You can make tacos with the left over meat.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 7 hrs
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Cherry Pavlova

My daughter Zoe made this superb dessert and wrote this blog post.
A Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert and is the perfect vehicle for many fruits; cherries, lemons, and strawberries to name a few. Another great thing about a Pavlova is that you are granted quite a bit of liberty—which, if you’re a baker, you know is fairly rare. While the recipe for the meringue itself is untouchable, what you put on it is completely up to the baker. In addition to a simple cherry syrup drizzled on top, there is a layer of sautéed cherry halves soaked in apricot liqueur hidden beneath lashings of whipped cream. Again, this was an independent choice I made as a means to use as many cherries as possible and can therefore be toned up or toned down. Pavlovas can be made on a large scale—as seen here—or on an individual scale, which invites an opportunity for variety. Great for parties or even just family dinners, a Pavlova can be made hours in advance so there is no in-between-dinner-and-dessert hustle or fuss.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr

Fennel, Pepper & Mozzarella Salad

My husband, Eric made this delicious and slightly unusual salad. It's from the Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire cookbook. He also grilled the peppers while he was grilling the fennel.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Uncle Russell’s Flank Steak

Uncle Russell’s Flank Steak is the Miller family's go-to flank steak recipe. My brother-in-law, Russell, who got it from his piano teacher. It is best to marinate it overnight for maximum flavor.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings
Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Herbs

Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Herbs

Since the grilling season is upon us, I think it’s great to have many make-ahead side dishes up your sleeve.
This salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs is a delicious and easy-to-make summer salad. It is made with orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a simple lemon vinaigrette dressing. The salad is light and refreshing, and it is perfect for a picnic, potluck, or barbecue. Feel free to add some cheese, like feta or fresh mozzarella.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings
Chicken with Olives & Oranges

Chicken with Olives & Oranges

This Chicken with Olives & Oranges is a fast and easy weeknight meal.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Creamy Parmesan Polenta

Usually, I hate polenta, but I love this Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe! It's so rich and creamy. It's really good to serve with short ribs.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Mashed Potatoes Baked with Three Cheeses

You've got to try these decadently cheesy Mashed Potatoes Baked with Three Cheeses from the Williams Sonoma Potato cookbook!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings