Hey, all you steak lovers, this filet mignon with peppercorn sauce is something you have to make….like right now. No waiting for another day. And, this peppercorn sauce is killer. Your steak will love it. Filet mignon is not something to take for granted. It’s an expensive piece of meat. Why not have a special…
Archives for June 2018
Curly Endive Lettuce Salad with Bacon and Poached Egg
Curly endive lettuce salad with bacon and a poached egg is a take on a classic French bistro-style salade frisee. It is quite refreshing and a perfect summertime salad. France. Never been there. I’m not crazy about flying. I have heard that it is a cool place to visit. Three of our kids have…
Fresh Garden Greens Salad with Fruit and Yogurt Dressing
Now is the time to pick those leafy greens from the garden and make a fresh garden greens salad. And I hope you don’t mind that I mix in a lot of fresh fruits and top it with a homemade yogurt dressing. If you don’t have a garden, (or a friendly neighbor with a garden),…
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Orange Glaze
Yummy grilled shrimp kabobs with a spicy orange glaze are a perfect way to up your summer grilling game. The skewered shrimp are so easy to grill to perfection! If you like shrimp like I do, you’ll love this chili garlic sauce reduced orange glaze. Reduced? Yep…because you start out with a cup of orange…
Simple Chicken Brine For Grilling
Chicken brine will bring out flavors and juiciness to the meat. June is upon us and grilling season has started. Time to fire up the charcoal and soak some thighs in this simple chicken brine. You’ll be amazed at how flavorful, tender and juicy this chicken becomes. Chicken Brine You have probably read or…
Instant Pot Vegetable Wild Rice Soup
Instant pot mushroom vegetable wild rice soup is a hearty, tasty dinner that cooks itself in your pressure cooker. Vegetable Wild Rice Soup MaryJo and I are back up in Minnesota for the summer and Minnesota is the home of wild rice, (along with Canada which has a lot of wild rice). It is something…