Cooking Method: Marinating

Grilled Salmon with Maple Butter Glaze

This Grilled Salmon with Maple Butter Glaze is the best salmon we've ever done on a grill. I bought my husband a Big Green Egg for his birthday (or was it for mine?). All I can say is WOW! Everything we've made on it has been amazing. The marinade is amazing and this recipe would work on a regular grill or in the oven. 

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 3 hrs
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Roast Chicken with Sumac, Za’atar, and Lemon

I seem to be cooking my way through all my Yotam Ottolenghi cookbooks. This Roast Chicken with Sumac, Za'atar, and Lemon is so easy, done on a sheet pan in the oven. Ottolenghi uses a combination of the exotic flavors of sumac and za'atar with lemon which is inspired by a Palestinian dish called m'sakhan. Za' atar is a Middle Eastern blend of dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, salt, and herbs.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Balsamic Glazed Steak Tips and Mushrooms

Here's a healthy, low carb meal idea. Steak tips are small cuts of high or medium quality beef left over from preparing or trimming steaks. These Balsamic Glazed Steak Tips and Mushrooms are quick and easy to prepare and it's all done in one pan. The marinade for this is delicious.

By Leslie Blythe

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

Mustard-Vinegar Marinade – For Pork or Chicken

This Mustard-Vinegar Marinade is a quick and simple. It tenderizes the meat and adds flavor. It works really well on pork or chicken.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Yields: Males 1 cup marinade
Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

This Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken has a chile-flecked, honey-imbued marinade spiked with fresh citrus juice gives this chicken its fiery, syrupy character. Dates and carrots give the sauce texture and additional sweetness while a garnish of fresh herbs and pistachio nuts lends freshness and crunch. The ingredients can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance, then all you need to do is pop it in the oven just before your guests arrive, and garnish it at the last minute. Serve it with couscous, polenta, rice or another soft grain to soak up the sauce.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Baby Spinach Salad with Dates and Almonds

My friend Liz made this wonderful salad for dinner from the Jerusalem cookbook. It's the Baby Spinach Salad with Dates and Almonds recipe that has fried pita bread pieces. The dates add a sweetness to this delicious salad.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Chicken Kabobs with Mushrooms and Peppers

My brother David is in town and he was kind enough to make dinner. Chicken Kabobs with Mushrooms and Peppers was what he came up with. He usually buys them already assembled, but they did not have any so he made it from scratch. It's a super healthy and easy meal to throw on the grill.

By Leslie Blythe

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

Overnight Marinated Shrimp

Are you bored with the same old shrimp cocktail? This Overnight Marinated Shrimp is the answer. It's the perfect appetizer for entertaining that your guests will love!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Yields: Makes 12 - 15 appetizer servings

Marinated Tri-Tip

Marinated Tri-Tip is the ultimate summer meal on the grill. This marinade is tangy, spicy and full of flavor. By bringing the leftover marinade to a rolling boil you can use it as a finishing or basting sauce for the meat.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Mango Coconut Chicken

Mangoes may very well be the king of all fruits. They fight cancer, alkalize the body, aid in weight loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion and help clear acne. The list goes on..... I happen to have lots of mangoes at the moment and came up with this Mango Coconut Chicken. I served it with basmati rice and chopped fresh basil.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings