Salads that combine savory and sweet flavors are one of my favorite summer dishes. This balsamic marinated peach salad is easy to make, since it uses the marinade as the dressing, and pairs well with both fish and meat. Recently, I paired this with white miso marinated pork chops, which complemented the meat perfectly. As…
We love to entertain friends and family! My favorite evenings are the ones I spend with our company, not cooking in the kitchen the entire time. So, I like to do most of the meal prep ahead, which leaves me free to join the party. For a twist on the classic grilled pork chop, I…
With such a wide selection of flavorful, succulent fruits and vegetables at their peak ripeness during summer, I almost always enjoy a large salad at lunch and often as a generous side at dinner. These delicious salads leave me feeling full, yet energized, and help me stave off afternoon tiredness in the heat. At lunch,…
1 c first cold-press extra virgin olive oil 1/8 c aged balsamic vinegar 4 tbsp agave 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp pepper salt to taste Protocol: Whisk together EVOO and balsamic vinegar Whisk in agave and lemon juice Add pepper and then salt to taste I usually make a batch of this dressing so that…
Weeknight dinners need to be simply prepared and sometimes prepped ahead of time when we are busy with after school activities or trips to the park. These turkey burgers are a go-to weeknight meal for our family because you can prep them in a flash, set aside in the fridge to cook just before dinner,…
Servings: 2 children and 2 adults + leftover sauce to freeze for future meal Ingredients 1.5 lb lean ground turkey or beef (or combination of both) 1/2 large red onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 28 oz can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes 2 c red wine, preferably a wine with pepper flavors 1/2…
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